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Abstract: Global deepwater drilling business is continually on the rise with expansion of deepwater drilling service market. The record of deepwater drilling depth has been continually improved. Thanks to the robust market demand, construction of deepwater floating drilling facilities continues to be active worldwide with the number of facilities rising. However, generally speaking, those facilities are still in a short supply. Ultra-deepwater drilling business will see a significant development in a few years though it faces many technological difficulties and high risks. For example, based on acquisition of firms, investment in offshore drilling facilities, optimization of restructuring and operation of capital, Seadrill has turned itself into the world’s second largest offshore drilling contractor and the world’s first-class deepwater drilling contractor from a newly-established small firm in five years. Experience is worth learning from this company.

Key words: deepwater drilling, semi-submersible drilling platform, drilling ship, daily rental, drilling contractor