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On the other hand, the number of rigs operating in Europe
decreased slightly from 118 rigs in 2011 to 116 rigs in 2012, the
number decreased in Asia/ Pacific region from 256 rigs in 2011 to
241 rigs in 2012. The highest decline was recorded in Canada by
16.8% from 423 rigs in 2011 to 364 rigs in 2012. Generally speaking,
the number of rigs operating worldwide increased by 2.4% from 3466 rigs
in 2011 to 3537 rigs in 2012.
Figures (2-2)
,
(2-3)
and
Table (2-2)
.
Figure 2-2
Figure 2-3
Active Drilling Rigs Worldwide, 2008-2012 (Rigs)
Distribution
of Active
Drilling Rigs
Worldwide,
2008- 2012
(%)
0
500
1000
1500
2000
2500
3000
3500
4000
2008
2009
2010
2011
2012
Middle East
%9.9
USA
%54.9
Canda
%10.3
Others
%12.8
Latin America
%12.1
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