In  the  general  workboat  arena,  project  spending  has  been  delayed  to  some  extent  as governments wrestle with fiscal deficits. But the backdrop could change faster than many expect as firmer oil prices generate confidence and new technologies offer more efficient operation.

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CONTENTS

• Executive summary
• The Big Picture
• What HSBC thinks
• Offshore Infrastructure In The Gulf
• Enhanced Oil Recovery
• New Drilling Technologies
• Vessel Design
• Conclusions