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Rowan To Acquire Skeie For US$250mn As Consolidation Continues In Oilfield Services Sector

July 2010 | Industry News

US offshore drilling contractor Rowan Companies announced on July 2 2010 that it intends to acquire Norwegian rig construction firm Skeie Drilling and Production for US$250mn.

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