The ongoing conflict in the Middle East has led to temporary suspensions of drilling activities, particularly affecting around 20 jack-up rigs operated by Saudi Aramco and contractors. While some rigs have returned to work, demand for jack-ups is expected to trend downwards in the near term due to safety concerns and delays in contract start dates. However, high oil prices resulting from the conflict may boost global rig demand in the longer term.
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