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Further programmes may emerge for start-up in 2010, but most outstanding long-term jackup programmes, such as Shell and RWE-Dea's requirements off Egypt, have now been awarded.

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Wall St view $3.04 * Transocean CEO sees no near-term jackup market recovery

WN.com - Business News 2009

By last May, the "jackup" machine -- distinguished by the three massive legs it stands on while drilling -- was floated away to a new job elsewhere.

SplicedFeed 2010

By last May, the "jackup" machine -- distinguished by the three massive legs it stands on while drilling -- was floated away to a new job elsewhere.

SplicedFeed 2010

That is, unlike "jackup" rigs, with legs that rest on the ocean floor, the Deepwater Horizon floated on four massive stabilizing pontoons, which kept it stationary and level as waves washed beneath it.

Articles on National Review Online 2010

By last May, the "jackup" machine -- distinguished by the three massive legs it stands on while drilling -- was floated away to a new job elsewhere.

SplicedFeed 2010

Nearly every recent jackup order has come with an option to add more rigs to the contracts.

Offshore Rig Orders End Drought Ryan Dezember 2010

Of the 17 orders so far this quarter, 13 are for jackup rigs, which stand on legs and typically operate in water up to 400 feet deep.

Offshore Rig Orders End Drought Ryan Dezember 2010

That announcement came four days after the company said it ordered a pair of $600 million deep-water drill ships and about a month after it contracted for two $200 million jackup rigs.

Offshore Rig Orders End Drought Ryan Dezember 2010

The so-called " high spec " jackup rigs that are being ordered are different from older models in that they have more storage space for supplies, can carry more pipe needed for deeper and horizontal wells, and offer more drilling torque.

Offshore Rig Orders End Drought Ryan Dezember 2010