The global drillships market size will grow by USD 3.57 billion during 2019-2023. This market report provides a detailed analysis of the market by application (ultra-deepwater and deepwater) and geography (APAC, Europe, MEA, North America, and South America). Also, the report analyzes the market’s competitive landscape and offers information on several market vendors including Diamond Offshore Drilling Inc., Ensco Rowan Plc, Noble Corp. Plc, Samsung Heavy Industries Co. Ltd., and Transocean Ltd.
Key Insights of Drillships Market – Global Forecast 2019-2023

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Market Outlook
The oil and gas industry is increasingly adopting Big Data analytics to boost the production efficiency of oilfields. Big Data analytics provides insights which help companies enhance their productivity of oil and gas E&P operations, prevent equipment malfunction and make informed business decisions. Although the use of Big Data analytics is in the nascent stage in the oil and gas industry, its implementation is expected to significantly increase the productivity of drilling operations. The availability of efficient and reliable information through Big Data analytics will boost its adoption in oil and gas drilling activities in remote locations including deepwater and ultra-deepwater environments. The increasing use of Big Data in oil and gas drilling activities will be a critical drillships market trend which will have a positive impact on the growth of the drillships market size.
Drillships are preferred over other drilling units for offshore oil and gas drilling because of their ability to drill at greater depths. For instance, newly developed drillships can drill up to 12,000 feet whereas other offshore drilling units can only drill up to 5,000 feet. Drillships not only provide greater ease of mobility and higher transit speed but are also cost-effective. These factors coupled with the growing need for safer and cost-effective drilling technologies will boost the demand of drillships for offshore drilling activities. The advantages of drillships over other offshore drilling units will be a significant factor fueling the growth of the drillships market size at a CAGR of almost 11% during the forecast period.
Top Companies in the Drillships Market
The global drillships market is fragmented. To help clients improve their market position, this report provides an analysis of the market’s competitive landscape and offers information on the products offered by various companies. Moreover, this drillships market research report also includes information on the upcoming trends and challenges that will influence market growth. This will help companies create strategies to make most of the upcoming growth opportunities.
The report offers a detailed analysis of several leading drillship companies including:
- Diamond Offshore Drilling Inc.
- Ensco Rowan Plc
- Noble Corp. Plc
- Samsung Heavy Industries Co. Ltd.
- Transocean Ltd.
Market Segmentation
Drillships Market by Application
- Ultra-deepwater
- Deepwater
The ultra-deepwater segment will account for the highest drillships market share. The increasing investments in oil and gas drilling will boost the demand for ultra-deepwater drilling activities. This report provides an accurate prediction of the contribution of all the segments to the growth of the drillships market size.
Drillships Market by Region
- APAC
- Europe
- MEA
- North America
- South America
With a complete study of the growth opportunities for the companies, it has been identified that the MEA region will account for the highest share of the drillships market throughout the forecast period. The increasing number of offshore drilling activities in MEA will also contribute to the drillships market size growth in this region.
Key Highlights of the Drillships Market – Forecast 2019-2023:
- CAGR of the market during the forecast period 2019-2023
- Detailed information on factors that will accelerate the growth of the drillships market during the next five years
- Precise estimation of the global drillships market size and its contribution to the parent market
- Accurate predictions on upcoming trends and changes in consumer behavior
- The growth of the drillships industry across APAC, Europe, MEA, North America, and South America
- A thorough analysis of the market’s competitive landscape and detailed information on several vendors
- Comprehensive details of factors that will challenge the growth of drillships companies
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PART 01: EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
PART 02: SCOPE OF THE REPORT
- 2.1 Preface
- 2.2 Preface
- 2.3 Currency conversion rates for US$
PART 03: MARKET LANDSCAPE
- Market ecosystem
- Market characteristics
- Market segmentation analysis
PART 04: MARKET SIZING
- Market definition
- Market sizing 2018
- Market size and forecast 2018-2023
PART 05: FIVE FORCES ANALYSIS
- Bargaining power of buyers
- Bargaining power of suppliers
- Threat of new entrants
- Threat of substitutes
- Threat of rivalry
- Market condition
PART 06: MARKET SEGMENTATION BY APPLICATION
- Market segmentation by application
- Comparison by application
- Ultra-deepwater - Market size and forecast 2018-2023
- Deepwater - Market size and forecast 2018-2023
- Market opportunity by application
PART 07: CUSTOMER LANDSCAPE
PART 08: GEOGRAPHIC LANDSCAPE
- Geographic segmentation
- Geographic comparison
- MEA - Market size and forecast 2018-2023
- South America - Market size and forecast 2018-2023
- APAC - Market size and forecast 2018-2023
- North America - Market size and forecast 2018-2023
- Europe - Market size and forecast 2018-2023
- Key leading countries
- Market opportunity
PART 09: DECISION FRAMEWORK
PART 10: DRIVERS AND CHALLENGES
- Market drivers
- Market challenges
PART 11: MARKET TRENDS
- Technical advances in drillships
- Advances in drilling technology
- Rising production efficiency of oilfields using Big Data analytics
PART 12: VENDOR LANDSCAPE
- Overview
- Landscape disruption
- Competitive scenario
PART 13: VENDOR ANALYSIS
- Vendors covered
- Vendor classification
- Market positioning of vendors
- Diamond Offshore Drilling Inc.
- Ensco Rowan Plc
- Noble Corp. Plc
- Samsung Heavy Industries Co. Ltd.
- Transocean Ltd.
PART 14: APPENDIX
- Research methodology
- List of abbreviations
- Definition of market positioning of vendors
PART 15: EXPLORE TECHNAVIO
Research Framework
Technavio presents a detailed picture of the market by way of study, synthesis, and summation of data from multiple sources. The analysts have presented the various facets of the market with a particular focus on identifying the key industry influencers. The data thus presented is comprehensive, reliable, and the result of extensive research, both primary and secondary.
INFORMATION SOURCES
Primary sources
- Manufacturers and suppliers
- Channel partners
- Industry experts
- Strategic decision makers
Secondary sources
- Industry journals and periodicals
- Government data
- Financial reports of key industry players
- Historical data
- Press releases
DATA ANALYSIS
Data Synthesis
- Collation of data
- Estimation of key figures
- Analysis of derived insights
Data Validation
- Triangulation with data models
- Reference against proprietary databases
- Corroboration with industry experts
REPORT WRITING
Qualitative
- Market drivers
- Market challenges
- Market trends
- Five forces analysis
Quantitative
- Market size and forecast
- Market segmentation
- Geographical insights
- Competitive landscape