Patterson-UTI Energy, Inc. is a publicly traded drilling company that provides onshore contract drilling services to exploration and production companies in the oil and natural gas industry. The company was formed through the merger of Patterson Drilling Company and UTI Energy Corporation in 2001. The headquarters is located in Houston, Texas.
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Patterson Rigs Overview
Permian Basin Rigs YTD (Report Date May 2026)
Patterson 812: In 2026, the Patterson 812 drilling rig operated exclusively for Chevron in the Permian Basin, drilling a total of 11 wells year-to-date. Activity was primarily concentrated in Midland County, where the rig maintained an average drilling cadence of approximately 12.3 days per well. The performance reflects a steady development pace, with drilling efficiency consistent with large-scale horizontal pad development operations.
Patterson 289: In 2026, the Patterson 289 drilling rig operated exclusively for Chevron in the Permian Basin, drilling a total of 10 wells year-to-date. Activity was primarily concentrated in Lea County, where the rig maintained an average drilling cadence of approximately 13.4 days per well. The performance reflects a steady development pace, with drilling efficiency consistent with large-scale horizontal pad development operations.
Patterson 594: In 2026, the Patterson 594 drilling rig operated exclusively for Mewbourne in the Permian Basin, drilling a total of 10 wells year-to-date. Activity was primarily concentrated in Eddy County, where the rig maintained an average drilling cadence of approximately 13.2 days per well. The performance reflects a steady development pace, with drilling efficiency consistent with large-scale horizontal pad development operations.
Patterson 567: In 2026, the Patterson 567 drilling rig operated exclusively for EOG in the Permian Basin, drilling a total of 10 wells year-to-date. Activity was primarily concentrated in Lea County, where the rig maintained an average drilling cadence of approximately 12.6 days per well. The performance reflects a steady development pace, with drilling efficiency consistent with large-scale horizontal pad development operations.
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Patterson 814: In 2026, the Patterson 814 drilling rig operated exclusively for Chevron in the Permian Basin, drilling a total of 10 wells year-to-date. Activity was primarily concentrated in Reeves County, where the rig maintained an average drilling cadence of approximately 12.6 days per well. The performance reflects a steady development pace, with drilling efficiency consistent with large-scale horizontal pad development operations.
Patterson 557: In 2026, the Patterson 557 drilling rig operated exclusively for Mewbourne in the Permian Basin, drilling a total of 9 wells year-to-date. Activity was primarily concentrated in Eddy County, where the rig maintained an average drilling cadence of approximately 15.5 days per well. The performance reflects a longer-cycle drilling program, with drilling efficiency consistent with large-scale horizontal pad development operations.
Patterson 883: In 2026, the Patterson 883 drilling rig operated exclusively for EOG in the Permian Basin, drilling a total of 9 wells year-to-date. Activity was primarily concentrated in Loving County, where the rig maintained an average drilling cadence of approximately 14.5 days per well. The performance reflects a longer-cycle drilling program, with drilling efficiency consistent with large-scale horizontal pad development operations.
Patterson 575: In 2026, the Patterson 575 drilling rig operated exclusively for Mewbourne in the Permian Basin, drilling a total of 9 wells year-to-date. Activity was primarily concentrated in Eddy County, where the rig maintained an average drilling cadence of approximately 14.5 days per well. The performance reflects a longer-cycle drilling program, with drilling efficiency consistent with large-scale horizontal pad development operations.
Patterson 270: In 2026, the Patterson 270 drilling rig operated exclusively for Mewbourne in the Permian Basin, drilling a total of 9 wells year-to-date. Activity was primarily concentrated in Eddy County, where the rig maintained an average drilling cadence of approximately 14.5 days per well. The performance reflects a longer-cycle drilling program, with drilling efficiency consistent with large-scale horizontal pad development operations.
Patterson 558: In 2026, the Patterson 558 drilling rig operated exclusively for Mewbourne in the Permian Basin, drilling a total of 8 wells year-to-date. Activity was primarily concentrated in Eddy County, where the rig maintained an average drilling cadence of approximately 15.3 days per well. The performance reflects a longer-cycle drilling program, with drilling efficiency consistent with large-scale horizontal pad development operations.
Patterson 560: In 2026, the Patterson 560 drilling rig operated exclusively for Mewbourne in the Permian Basin, drilling a total of 8 wells year-to-date. Activity was primarily concentrated in Lea County, where the rig maintained an average drilling cadence of approximately 18.1 days per well. The performance reflects a longer-cycle drilling program, with drilling efficiency consistent with large-scale horizontal pad development operations.
Patterson 815: In 2026, the Patterson 815 drilling rig operated exclusively for Chevron in the Permian Basin, drilling a total of 8 wells year-to-date. Activity was primarily concentrated in Lea County, where the rig maintained an average drilling cadence of approximately 17.9 days per well. The performance reflects a longer-cycle drilling program, with drilling efficiency consistent with large-scale horizontal pad development operations.
Patterson 284: In 2026, the Patterson 284 drilling rig operated exclusively for Chevron in the Permian Basin, drilling a total of 8 wells year-to-date. Activity was primarily concentrated in Eddy County, where the rig maintained an average drilling cadence of approximately 12.4 days per well. The performance reflects a steady development pace, with drilling efficiency consistent with large-scale horizontal pad development operations.
Patterson 902: In 2026, the Patterson 902 drilling rig operated exclusively for Matador in the Permian Basin, drilling a total of 7 wells year-to-date. Activity was primarily concentrated in Lea County, where the rig maintained an average drilling cadence of approximately 21.3 days per well. The performance reflects a longer-cycle drilling program, with drilling efficiency consistent with large-scale horizontal pad development operations.
Patterson 803: In 2026, the Patterson 803 drilling rig operated exclusively for Matador in the Permian Basin, drilling a total of 7 wells year-to-date. Activity was primarily concentrated in Lea County, where the rig maintained an average drilling cadence of approximately 20.7 days per well. The performance reflects a longer-cycle drilling program, with drilling efficiency consistent with large-scale horizontal pad development operations.
Patterson 566: In 2026, the Patterson 566 drilling rig operated exclusively for BTA in the Permian Basin, drilling a total of 7 wells year-to-date. Activity was primarily concentrated in Loving County, where the rig maintained an average drilling cadence of approximately 15.7 days per well. The performance reflects a longer-cycle drilling program, with drilling efficiency consistent with large-scale horizontal pad development operations.
Patterson 813: In 2026, the Patterson 813 drilling rig operated exclusively for Matador in the Permian Basin, drilling a total of 7 wells year-to-date. Activity was primarily concentrated in Lea County, where the rig maintained an average drilling cadence of approximately 19.8 days per well. The performance reflects a longer-cycle drilling program, with drilling efficiency consistent with large-scale horizontal pad development operations.
Patterson 574: In 2026, the Patterson 574 drilling rig operated exclusively for Mewbourne in the Permian Basin, drilling a total of 7 wells year-to-date. Activity was primarily concentrated in Lea County, where the rig maintained an average drilling cadence of approximately 18.3 days per well. The performance reflects a longer-cycle drilling program, with drilling efficiency consistent with large-scale horizontal pad development operations.
Patterson 263: In 2026, the Patterson 263 drilling rig operated exclusively for Mewbourne in the Permian Basin, drilling a total of 7 wells year-to-date. Activity was primarily concentrated in Lea County, where the rig maintained an average drilling cadence of approximately 20.8 days per well. The performance reflects a longer-cycle drilling program, with drilling efficiency consistent with large-scale horizontal pad development operations.
Patterson 282: In 2026, the Patterson 282 drilling rig operated exclusively for Matador in the Permian Basin, drilling a total of 7 wells year-to-date. Activity was primarily concentrated in Lea County, where the rig maintained an average drilling cadence of approximately 20.5 days per well. The performance reflects a longer-cycle drilling program, with drilling efficiency consistent with large-scale horizontal pad development operations.
Patterson 256: In 2026, the Patterson 256 drilling rig operated exclusively for Matador in the Permian Basin, drilling a total of 6 wells year-to-date. Activity was primarily concentrated in Lea County, where the rig maintained an average drilling cadence of approximately 26.0 days per well. The performance reflects a longer-cycle drilling program, with drilling efficiency consistent with large-scale horizontal pad development operations.
Patterson 346: In 2026, the Patterson 346 drilling rig worked across multiple operators including NorthStar, V-F in the Permian Basin, drilling a total of 6 wells year-to-date. Activity was primarily concentrated in Reeves County, where the rig maintained an average drilling cadence of approximately 25.0 days per well. The performance reflects a longer-cycle drilling program, with drilling efficiency consistent with large-scale horizontal pad development operations.
Patterson 588: In 2026, the Patterson 588 drilling rig operated exclusively for BTA in the Permian Basin, drilling a total of 6 wells year-to-date. Activity was primarily concentrated in Crane County, where the rig maintained an average drilling cadence of approximately 22.0 days per well. The performance reflects a longer-cycle drilling program, with drilling efficiency consistent with large-scale horizontal pad development operations.
Patterson 255: In 2026, the Patterson 255 drilling rig operated exclusively for HighPeak in the Permian Basin, drilling a total of 6 wells year-to-date. Activity was primarily concentrated in Howard County, where the rig maintained an average drilling cadence of approximately 18.6 days per well. The performance reflects a longer-cycle drilling program, with drilling efficiency consistent with large-scale horizontal pad development operations.
Patterson 816: In 2026, the Patterson 816 drilling rig operated exclusively for Mewbourne in the Permian Basin, drilling a total of 6 wells year-to-date. Activity was primarily concentrated in Reeves County, where the rig maintained an average drilling cadence of approximately 17.6 days per well. The performance reflects a longer-cycle drilling program, with drilling efficiency consistent with large-scale horizontal pad development operations.
Patterson 802: In 2026, the Patterson 802 drilling rig operated exclusively for MANTI in the Permian Basin, drilling a total of 5 wells year-to-date. Activity was primarily concentrated in Ward County, where the rig maintained an average drilling cadence of approximately 31.0 days per well. The performance reflects a longer-cycle drilling program, with drilling efficiency consistent with large-scale horizontal pad development operations.
Patterson 817: In 2026, the Patterson 817 drilling rig operated exclusively for Chevron in the Permian Basin, drilling a total of 5 wells year-to-date. Activity was primarily concentrated in Lea County, where the rig maintained an average drilling cadence of approximately 10.8 days per well. The performance reflects a steady development pace, with drilling efficiency consistent with large-scale horizontal pad development operations.
Patterson 561: In 2026, the Patterson 561 drilling rig operated exclusively for Matador in the Permian Basin, drilling a total of 5 wells year-to-date. Activity was primarily concentrated in Lea County, where the rig maintained an average drilling cadence of approximately 26.5 days per well. The performance reflects a longer-cycle drilling program, with drilling efficiency consistent with large-scale horizontal pad development operations.
Patterson 903: In 2026, the Patterson 903 drilling rig operated exclusively for Matador in the Permian Basin, drilling a total of 4 wells year-to-date. Activity was primarily concentrated in Eddy County, where the rig maintained an average drilling cadence of approximately 41.3 days per well. The performance reflects a longer-cycle drilling program, with drilling efficiency consistent with large-scale horizontal pad development operations.
Patterson 596: In 2026, the Patterson 596 drilling rig operated exclusively for Continental in the Permian Basin, drilling a total of 4 wells year-to-date. Activity was primarily concentrated in Ward County, where the rig maintained an average drilling cadence of approximately 24.3 days per well. The performance reflects a longer-cycle drilling program, with drilling efficiency consistent with large-scale horizontal pad development operations.
Patterson 595: In 2026, the Patterson 595 drilling rig operated exclusively for Mewbourne in the Permian Basin, drilling a total of 4 wells year-to-date. Activity was primarily concentrated in Eddy County, where the rig maintained an average drilling cadence of approximately 13.0 days per well. The performance reflects a steady development pace, with drilling efficiency consistent with large-scale horizontal pad development operations.
Patterson 267: In 2026, the Patterson 267 drilling rig operated exclusively for Mewbourne in the Permian Basin, drilling a total of 3 wells year-to-date. Activity was primarily concentrated in Eddy County, where the rig maintained an average drilling cadence of approximately 19.5 days per well. The performance reflects a longer-cycle drilling program, with drilling efficiency consistent with large-scale horizontal pad development operations.
Patterson 565: In 2026, the Patterson 565 drilling rig operated exclusively for Continental in the Permian Basin, drilling a total of 3 wells year-to-date. Activity was primarily concentrated in Midland County, where the rig maintained an average drilling cadence of approximately 39.5 days per well. The performance reflects a longer-cycle drilling program, with drilling efficiency consistent with large-scale horizontal pad development operations.
Patterson 298: In 2026, the Patterson 298 drilling rig operated exclusively for Matador in the Permian Basin, drilling a total of 2 wells year-to-date. Activity was primarily concentrated in Lea County, where the rig maintained an average drilling cadence of approximately 27.0 days per well. The performance reflects a longer-cycle drilling program, with drilling efficiency consistent with large-scale horizontal pad development operations.
Patterson 297: In 2026, the Patterson 297 drilling rig operated exclusively for Matador in the Permian Basin, drilling a total of 2 wells year-to-date. Activity was primarily concentrated in Eddy County, where the rig maintained an average drilling cadence of approximately 20.0 days per well. The performance reflects a longer-cycle drilling program, with drilling efficiency consistent with large-scale horizontal pad development operations.
Patterson 562: In 2026, the Patterson 562 drilling rig operated exclusively for Mewbourne in the Permian Basin, drilling a total of 2 wells year-to-date. Activity was primarily concentrated in Crane County, where the rig maintained an average drilling cadence of approximately 60.0 days per well. The performance reflects a longer-cycle drilling program, with drilling efficiency consistent with large-scale horizontal pad development operations.
Patterson 597: In 2026, the Patterson 597 drilling rig operated exclusively for Mewbourne in the Permian Basin, drilling a total of 1 wells year-to-date. Activity was primarily concentrated in Upton County, where the rig maintained an average drilling cadence of approximately nan days per well. The performance reflects a longer-cycle drilling program, with drilling efficiency consistent with large-scale horizontal pad development operations.
Patterson 810: In 2026, the Patterson 810 drilling rig operated exclusively for Matador in the Permian Basin, drilling a total of 1 wells year-to-date. Activity was primarily concentrated in Lea County, where the rig maintained an average drilling cadence of approximately nan days per well. The performance reflects a longer-cycle drilling program, with drilling efficiency consistent with large-scale horizontal pad development operations.
Patterson 261: In 2026, the Patterson 261 drilling rig operated exclusively for HighPeak in the Permian Basin, drilling a total of 1 wells year-to-date. Activity was primarily concentrated in Howard County, where the rig maintained an average drilling cadence of approximately nan days per well. The performance reflects a longer-cycle drilling program, with drilling efficiency consistent with large-scale horizontal pad development operations.
Patterson 260: In 2026, the Patterson 260 drilling rig operated exclusively for Mewbourne in the Permian Basin, drilling a total of 1 wells year-to-date. Activity was primarily concentrated in Eddy County, where the rig maintained an average drilling cadence of approximately nan days per well. The performance reflects a longer-cycle drilling program, with drilling efficiency consistent with large-scale horizontal pad development operations.
Patterson 559: In 2026, the Patterson 559 drilling rig operated exclusively for Mewbourne in the Permian Basin, drilling a total of 1 wells year-to-date. Activity was primarily concentrated in Crane County, where the rig maintained an average drilling cadence of approximately nan days per well. The performance reflects a longer-cycle drilling program, with drilling efficiency consistent with large-scale horizontal pad development operations.
Eagle Ford Rigs YTD (Report Date May 2026)
Patterson 247 – In 2026, the Patterson 247 drilling rig operated exclusively for Murphy in the Eagle Ford region, drilling a total of 13 wells year-to-date. Activity was primarily concentrated in Dimmit County, Texas, where the rig maintained an average drilling cadence of approximately 10.1 days per well. The program reflects a steady development pace focused on Murphy’s core acreage position, with consistent drilling performance supporting an active multi-well horizontal development campaign.
Patterson 248 – In 2026, the Patterson 248 drilling rig operated exclusively for Magnolia, drilling a total of 9 wells year-to-date across the Eagle Ford region. Activity was distributed primarily between Fayette and Lee counties, with additional work in Washington County. The rig maintained an average drilling cadence of approximately 16.8 days per well, indicating a longer-cycle drilling program. The activity profile suggests a measured development strategy focused on maintaining production growth across multiple operating areas.
Patterson 299 – In 2026, the Patterson 299 drilling rig operated exclusively for Crescent in the Eagle Ford region, drilling a total of 7 wells year-to-date. Activity was concentrated primarily in Webb County, with additional development work in McMullen County. The rig averaged approximately 20.3 days between spuds, reflecting a longer-cycle drilling program. The drilling pattern indicates a focused development effort targeting core leasehold positions with a deliberate and methodical execution strategy.
Patterson 260 – In 2026, the Patterson 260 drilling rig operated exclusively for Verdun, drilling a total of 6 wells year-to-date in La Salle County, Texas. The rig maintained an average drilling cadence of approximately 13.4 days per well, representing a steady development pace. Activity was concentrated within a single operating area, suggesting a dedicated multi-well development program designed to efficiently advance Verdun’s Eagle Ford inventory.
Patterson 271 – In 2026, the Patterson 271 drilling rig operated exclusively for Formentera, drilling a total of 6 wells year-to-date. All activity was concentrated in Frio County, Texas, where the rig averaged approximately 23.0 days between spuds. This performance reflects a longer-cycle drilling program, likely associated with targeted development of specific acreage positions. The rig’s deployment indicates a focused operational strategy within a defined core area.
Patterson 285 – In 2026, the Patterson 285 drilling rig operated exclusively for Formentera, drilling a total of 5 wells year-to-date in Frio County, Texas. The rig maintained an average drilling cadence of approximately 31.0 days per well, reflecting a longer-cycle drilling program. Activity appears concentrated on a selective development schedule, supporting continued evaluation and advancement of the operator’s Eagle Ford assets within the county.
Patterson 298 – In 2026, the Patterson 298 drilling rig operated exclusively for Mitsui, drilling a total of 2 wells year-to-date in Webb County, Texas. The rig averaged approximately 44.0 days between spuds, representing a longer-cycle drilling program. While activity levels remain limited, the rig’s deployment suggests a focused development effort targeting specific opportunities within Mitsui’s Eagle Ford position, with an emphasis on careful execution and resource allocation.
Patterson-UTI Services
Patterson-UTI Energy operates a fleet of land-based drilling rigs and offers a range of drilling services, including:
- Contract Drilling Services: Patterson-UTI provides contract drilling services to oil and gas companies, helping them drill wells onshore in various regions.
- Pressure Pumping Services: In addition to drilling, the company offers pressure pumping services, which involve the injection of fluids into the wellbore to enhance oil and gas recovery.
- Directional Drilling Services: The company provides directional drilling services, which involve drilling wells at angles to access and extract hydrocarbons more effectively.
Patterson-UTI Energy is known for its focus on innovation and technology in the drilling industry. They have invested in modern drilling rigs and technologies to improve efficiency, safety, and performance in the extraction of oil and gas.
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