{"product_id":"9781447151517","title":"Lecture Notes in Energy","description":"\u003ch1\u003eLecture Notes in Energy\u003c\/h1\u003e \u003ch2\u003eKaiser, Mark J; Snyder, Brian F\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eJackups, semisubmersibles and drillships are the marine vessels used to drill offshore wells and are referred to collectively as mobile offshore drilling units (MODUs). MODUs are supplied through newbuild construction and operate throughout the world in highly competitive regional markets. \u003ci\u003eThe Offshore Drilling Industry and Rig Construction Market in the Gulf of Mexico\u003c\/i\u003e examines the global MODU service and construction industry and describes the economic impacts of rig construction in the United States.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe industrial organization and major players in the contract drilling and construction markets are described and categorized. Dayrates in the contract drilling market are evaluated and hypotheses regarding dayrate factors are tested. Models of contractor decision-making are developed, including a net-present value model of newbuilding investment and stacking decisions, and market capitalization models are derived. Jackup construction shipyards and processes are reviewed along with estimates of labor, equipment, and material cost in U.S. construction. Derivation of newbuild and replacement cost functions completes the treatise. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe comprehensive and authoritative coverage of \u003ci\u003eThe Offshore Drilling Industry and Rig Construction Market in the Gulf of Mexico \u003c\/i\u003emakes it an ideal reference for engineers, industry professionals, policy analysts, government regulators, academics and other readers wanting to learn more about this important and fascinating industry.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eDetails\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cp\u003ePublished by: Springer\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePublication Date: 2013-09-05\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFormat: Hardcover\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eISBN-13: 9781447151517\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDOI: 10.1007\/978-1-4471-5152-4\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDimensions: 235cm x155cm\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePages: 246\u003c\/p\u003e ","brand":"Springer London","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47672950325388,"sku":"9781447151517","price":98.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0710\/9545\/1788\/files\/9781447151517.jpg?v=1776526191","url":"https:\/\/lateknightbooks.com\/products\/9781447151517","provider":"Late Knight Books and Services, LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}