With almost 53 rig-years of work added in April 2022, it was the month that saw the largest increase in new backlog over the past year. Backlog has been on a downward trend since then, but overall, there has been a general increase since late 2021. The total backlog of 890 rig-years on the books as of late June has not dropped below the 12-month low point of about 875 rig-years seen in November 2021. Jackups have contributed the most with about 258 rig-years added over the past 12 months, followed by drillships with 56 rig-years and semisubmersibles with 45 rig-years.—Cinnamon Edralin, Esgian
