Ship&Offshore | Ausgabe 03/2013
Capex of USD 223 billion expected
FORECAST Since the original deepwater report by energy business analyst Douglas-Westwood in 1997, it has tracked and analysed the market extensively, developing unparalleled knowledge and experience in the sector. Its 2013 outlook is clearly one of substantial long-term opportunity. As deepwater projects become increasingly capital-intensive, there is an economic challenge for exploration and production (E&P) companies and a significant potential prize for international oilfield service and equipment vendors, writes DW’s Rachel Stonehouse.