Rowan and Maersk Drilling merger could create top-tier fleet

If Rowan succeeds in settling a deal to acquire Maersk Drilling, the combined company will be the world's second-largest firm in offshore drilling rigs, according to an analysis. However, several parties say that landing this deal could prove difficult.
Photo: Maersk Drilling PR
Photo: Maersk Drilling PR

If rumors of talks between Houston-based Rowan and Maersk Drilling are true and result in an acquisition, the combined company would rank second place over the world's largest rig companies with mobile offshore drilling rigs, shows an analysis from VesselsValue.

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