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Patterson Permian Rig Summary

Patterson’s 2026 Permian drilling activity shows a strong concentration around Chevron, Mewbourne, and Matador, with the most active rigs drilling more than 30–40 wells YTD and primarily working in Lea, Eddy, and Midland counties. The highest-utilization rigs maintained steady 10–14 day drilling cycles, while lower-activity rigs generally followed longer-cycle or more variable programs, reflecting differences in operator schedules, pad development strategies, and rig utilization.

Contractor and Rig	Summary Paragraph
Patterson – 814	In 2026, the Patterson – 814 drilling rig operated exclusively for Chevron in the Midland Basin, drilling a total of 44 wells year-to-date. Activity was primarily concentrated in Midland County, Texas, where the rig averaged approximately 13.3 days between spuds, representing a steady development pace. The activity reflects a focused multi-well development program in the Midland Basin, with a steady execution rhythm consistent with horizontal pad development.
Patterson – 883	In 2026, the Patterson – 883 drilling rig worked across multiple operators including EOG and Permian in the Delaware Basin, drilling a total of 42 wells year-to-date. Activity was primarily concentrated in Lea County, New Mexico, where the rig averaged approximately 13.9 days between spuds, representing a steady development pace. The rig’s activity reflects a diversified multi-operator program in the Delaware Basin, with a steady development rhythm across customer assignments.
Patterson – 594	In 2026, the Patterson – 594 drilling rig operated exclusively for Mewbourne in the Delaware Basin, drilling a total of 39 wells year-to-date. Activity was primarily concentrated in Eddy County, New Mexico, where the rig averaged approximately 14.6 days between spuds, representing a longer-cycle drilling program. The activity reflects a focused but longer-cycle development program in the Delaware Basin, suggesting more deliberate well sequencing and pad-to-pad execution.
Patterson – 567	In 2026, the Patterson – 567 drilling rig operated exclusively for EOG in the Delaware Basin, drilling a total of 38 wells year-to-date. Activity was primarily concentrated in Lea County, New Mexico, where the rig averaged approximately 15.3 days between spuds, representing a longer-cycle drilling program. The activity reflects a focused but longer-cycle development program in the Delaware Basin, suggesting more deliberate well sequencing and pad-to-pad execution.
Patterson – 815	In 2026, the Patterson – 815 drilling rig operated exclusively for Chevron in the Delaware Basin, drilling a total of 38 wells year-to-date. Activity was primarily concentrated in Lea County, New Mexico, where the rig averaged approximately 15.6 days between spuds, representing a longer-cycle drilling program. The activity reflects a focused but longer-cycle development program in the Delaware Basin, suggesting more deliberate well sequencing and pad-to-pad execution.
Patterson – 289	In 2026, the Patterson – 289 drilling rig operated exclusively for Chevron in the Delaware Basin, drilling a total of 37 wells year-to-date. Activity was primarily concentrated in Lea County, New Mexico, where the rig averaged approximately 13.6 days between spuds, representing a steady development pace. The activity reflects a focused multi-well development program in the Delaware Basin, with a steady execution rhythm consistent with horizontal pad development.
Patterson – 812	In 2026, the Patterson – 812 drilling rig operated exclusively for Chevron in the Midland Basin, drilling a total of 36 wells year-to-date. Activity was primarily concentrated in Midland County, Texas, where the rig averaged approximately 16.7 days between spuds, representing a longer-cycle drilling program. The activity reflects a focused but longer-cycle development program in the Midland Basin, suggesting more deliberate well sequencing and pad-to-pad execution.
Patterson – 560	In 2026, the Patterson – 560 drilling rig operated exclusively for Mewbourne in the Delaware Basin, drilling a total of 34 wells year-to-date. Activity was primarily concentrated in Lea County, New Mexico, where the rig averaged approximately 17.0 days between spuds, representing a longer-cycle drilling program. The activity reflects a focused but longer-cycle development program in the Delaware Basin, suggesting more deliberate well sequencing and pad-to-pad execution.
Patterson – 575	In 2026, the Patterson – 575 drilling rig operated exclusively for Mewbourne in the Delaware Basin, drilling a total of 34 wells year-to-date. Activity was primarily concentrated in Eddy County, New Mexico, where the rig averaged approximately 17.0 days between spuds, representing a longer-cycle drilling program. The activity reflects a focused but longer-cycle development program in the Delaware Basin, suggesting more deliberate well sequencing and pad-to-pad execution.
Patterson – 816	In 2026, the Patterson – 816 drilling rig operated exclusively for Mewbourne in the Delaware Basin, drilling a total of 34 wells year-to-date. Activity was primarily concentrated in Reeves County, Texas, where the rig averaged approximately 16.6 days between spuds, representing a longer-cycle drilling program. The activity reflects a focused but longer-cycle development program in the Delaware Basin, suggesting more deliberate well sequencing and pad-to-pad execution.
Patterson – 263	In 2026, the Patterson – 263 drilling rig operated exclusively for Mewbourne in the Delaware Basin, drilling a total of 32 wells year-to-date. Activity was primarily concentrated in Eddy County, New Mexico, where the rig averaged approximately 18.4 days between spuds, representing a longer-cycle drilling program. The activity reflects a focused but longer-cycle development program in the Delaware Basin, suggesting more deliberate well sequencing and pad-to-pad execution.
Patterson – 270	In 2026, the Patterson – 270 drilling rig operated exclusively for Mewbourne in the Delaware Basin, drilling a total of 32 wells year-to-date. Activity was primarily concentrated in Eddy County, New Mexico, where the rig averaged approximately 18.2 days between spuds, representing a longer-cycle drilling program. The activity reflects a focused but longer-cycle development program in the Delaware Basin, suggesting more deliberate well sequencing and pad-to-pad execution.
Patterson – 803	In 2026, the Patterson – 803 drilling rig worked across multiple operators including Matador and Chevron in the Delaware Basin, drilling a total of 32 wells year-to-date. Activity was primarily concentrated in Lea County, New Mexico, where the rig averaged approximately 18.5 days between spuds, representing a longer-cycle drilling program. The rig’s activity reflects a diversified, longer-cycle multi-operator program in the Delaware Basin, with more variable sequencing between customer assignments.
Patterson – 558	In 2026, the Patterson – 558 drilling rig operated exclusively for Mewbourne in the Delaware Basin, drilling a total of 30 wells year-to-date. Activity was primarily concentrated in Eddy County, New Mexico, where the rig averaged approximately 19.4 days between spuds, representing a longer-cycle drilling program. The activity reflects a focused but longer-cycle development program in the Delaware Basin, suggesting more deliberate well sequencing and pad-to-pad execution.
Patterson – 566	In 2026, the Patterson – 566 drilling rig operated exclusively for BTA in the Delaware Basin, drilling a total of 30 wells year-to-date. Activity was primarily concentrated in Lea County, New Mexico, where the rig averaged approximately 19.5 days between spuds, representing a longer-cycle drilling program. The activity reflects a focused but longer-cycle development program in the Delaware Basin, suggesting more deliberate well sequencing and pad-to-pad execution.
Patterson – 574	In 2026, the Patterson – 574 drilling rig operated exclusively for Mewbourne in the Delaware Basin, drilling a total of 30 wells year-to-date. Activity was primarily concentrated in Lea County, New Mexico, where the rig averaged approximately 19.7 days between spuds, representing a longer-cycle drilling program. The activity reflects a focused but longer-cycle development program in the Delaware Basin, suggesting more deliberate well sequencing and pad-to-pad execution.
Patterson – 813	In 2026, the Patterson – 813 drilling rig operated exclusively for Matador in the Delaware Basin, drilling a total of 29 wells year-to-date. Activity was primarily concentrated in Lea County, New Mexico, where the rig averaged approximately 20.2 days between spuds, representing a longer-cycle drilling program. The activity reflects a focused but longer-cycle development program in the Delaware Basin, suggesting more deliberate well sequencing and pad-to-pad execution.
Patterson – 595	In 2026, the Patterson – 595 drilling rig worked across multiple operators including Mewbourne, Continental, and EOG in the Delaware Basin, drilling a total of 28 wells year-to-date. Activity was primarily concentrated in Eddy County, New Mexico, where the rig averaged approximately 20.9 days between spuds, representing a longer-cycle drilling program. The rig’s activity reflects a diversified, longer-cycle multi-operator program in the Delaware Basin, with more variable sequencing between customer assignments.
Patterson – 256	In 2026, the Patterson – 256 drilling rig worked across multiple operators including Matador and Mewbourne in the Delaware Basin, drilling a total of 27 wells year-to-date. Activity was primarily concentrated in Lea County, New Mexico, where the rig averaged approximately 21.9 days between spuds, representing a longer-cycle drilling program. The rig’s activity reflects a diversified, longer-cycle multi-operator program in the Delaware Basin, with more variable sequencing between customer assignments.
Patterson – 902	In 2026, the Patterson – 902 drilling rig operated exclusively for Matador in the Delaware Basin, drilling a total of 27 wells year-to-date. Activity was primarily concentrated in Lea County, New Mexico, where the rig averaged approximately 22.2 days between spuds, representing a longer-cycle drilling program. The activity reflects a focused but longer-cycle development program in the Delaware Basin, suggesting more deliberate well sequencing and pad-to-pad execution.
Patterson – 565	In 2026, the Patterson – 565 drilling rig worked across multiple operators including Continental and Devon in the Delaware Basin, drilling a total of 17 wells year-to-date. Activity was primarily concentrated in Eddy County, New Mexico, where the rig averaged approximately 36.2 days between spuds, representing a longer-cycle drilling program. The rig’s activity reflects a diversified, longer-cycle multi-operator program in the Delaware Basin, with more variable sequencing between customer assignments.
Patterson – 597	In 2026, the Patterson – 597 drilling rig operated exclusively for Mewbourne in the Delaware Basin, drilling a total of 16 wells year-to-date. Activity was primarily concentrated in Reeves County, Texas, where the rig averaged approximately 35.3 days between spuds, representing a longer-cycle drilling program. The activity reflects a focused but longer-cycle development program in the Delaware Basin, suggesting more deliberate well sequencing and pad-to-pad execution.
Patterson – 810	In 2026, the Patterson – 810 drilling rig operated exclusively for Matador in the Delaware Basin, drilling a total of 16 wells year-to-date. Activity was primarily concentrated in Lea County, New Mexico, where the rig averaged approximately 22.7 days between spuds, representing a longer-cycle drilling program. The activity reflects a focused but longer-cycle development program in the Delaware Basin, suggesting more deliberate well sequencing and pad-to-pad execution.
Patterson – 255	In 2026, the Patterson – 255 drilling rig operated exclusively for HighPeak in the Midland Basin, drilling a total of 15 wells year-to-date. Activity was primarily concentrated in Howard County, Texas, where the rig averaged approximately 35.4 days between spuds, representing a longer-cycle drilling program. The activity reflects a focused but longer-cycle development program in the Midland Basin, suggesting more deliberate well sequencing and pad-to-pad execution.
Patterson – 258	In 2026, the Patterson – 258 drilling rig operated exclusively for Chevron in the Midland Basin, drilling a total of 13 wells year-to-date. Activity was primarily concentrated in Midland County, Texas, where the rig averaged approximately 14.1 days between spuds, representing a longer-cycle drilling program. The activity reflects a focused but longer-cycle development program in the Midland Basin, suggesting more deliberate well sequencing and pad-to-pad execution.
Patterson – 559	In 2026, the Patterson – 559 drilling rig operated exclusively for Mewbourne in the Permian Basin, drilling a total of 12 wells year-to-date. Activity was primarily concentrated in Crane County, Texas, where the rig averaged approximately 51.9 days between spuds, representing a longer-cycle drilling program. The activity reflects a focused but longer-cycle development program in the Permian Basin, suggesting more deliberate well sequencing and pad-to-pad execution.
Patterson – 817	In 2026, the Patterson – 817 drilling rig operated exclusively for Chevron in the Delaware Basin, drilling a total of 12 wells year-to-date. Activity was primarily concentrated in Lea County, New Mexico, where the rig averaged approximately 13.7 days between spuds, representing a steady development pace. The activity reflects a focused multi-well development program in the Delaware Basin, with a steady execution rhythm consistent with horizontal pad development.
Patterson – 596	In 2026, the Patterson – 596 drilling rig operated exclusively for Continental in the Midland Basin, drilling a total of 11 wells year-to-date. Activity was primarily concentrated in Ector County, Texas, where the rig averaged approximately 32.0 days between spuds, representing a longer-cycle drilling program. The activity reflects a focused but longer-cycle development program in the Midland Basin, suggesting more deliberate well sequencing and pad-to-pad execution.
Patterson – 879	In 2026, the Patterson – 879 drilling rig operated exclusively for APA in the Delaware Basin, drilling a total of 10 wells year-to-date. Activity was primarily concentrated in Ward County, Texas, where the rig averaged approximately 17.7 days between spuds, representing a longer-cycle drilling program. The activity reflects a focused but longer-cycle development program in the Delaware Basin, suggesting more deliberate well sequencing and pad-to-pad execution.
Patterson – 880	In 2026, the Patterson – 880 drilling rig operated exclusively for APA in the Midland Basin, drilling a total of 10 wells year-to-date. Activity was primarily concentrated in Midland County, Texas, where the rig averaged approximately 12.8 days between spuds, representing a steady development pace. The activity reflects a focused multi-well development program in the Midland Basin, with a steady execution rhythm consistent with horizontal pad development.
Patterson – 254	In 2026, the Patterson – 254 drilling rig operated exclusively for Chevron in the Delaware Basin, drilling a total of 8 wells year-to-date. Activity was primarily concentrated in Eddy County, New Mexico, where the rig averaged approximately 11.4 days between spuds, representing a steady development pace. The activity reflects a focused multi-well development program in the Delaware Basin, with a steady execution rhythm consistent with horizontal pad development.
Patterson – 257	In 2026, the Patterson – 257 drilling rig operated exclusively for Chevron in the Delaware Basin, drilling a total of 6 wells year-to-date. Activity was primarily concentrated in Lea County, New Mexico, where the rig averaged approximately 12.2 days between spuds, representing a steady development pace. The activity reflects a focused multi-well development program in the Delaware Basin, with a steady execution rhythm consistent with horizontal pad development.
Patterson – 295	In 2026, the Patterson – 295 drilling rig operated exclusively for Matador in the Delaware Basin, drilling a total of 6 wells year-to-date. Activity was primarily concentrated in Lea County, New Mexico, where the rig averaged approximately 25.2 days between spuds, representing a longer-cycle drilling program. The activity reflects a focused but longer-cycle development program in the Delaware Basin, suggesting more deliberate well sequencing and pad-to-pad execution.
Patterson – 281	In 2026, the Patterson – 281 drilling rig operated exclusively for Mewbourne in the Delaware Basin, drilling a total of 5 wells year-to-date. Activity was primarily concentrated in Eddy County, New Mexico, where the rig averaged approximately 21.2 days between spuds, representing a longer-cycle drilling program. The activity reflects a focused but longer-cycle development program in the Delaware Basin, suggesting more deliberate well sequencing and pad-to-pad execution.
Patterson – 272	In 2026, the Patterson – 272 drilling rig operated exclusively for Chevron in the Delaware Basin, drilling a total of 4 wells year-to-date. Activity was primarily concentrated in Eddy County, New Mexico, where the rig averaged approximately 13.7 days between spuds, representing a steady development pace. The activity reflects a focused multi-well development program in the Delaware Basin, with a steady execution rhythm consistent with horizontal pad development.
Patterson – 288	In 2026, the Patterson – 288 drilling rig operated exclusively for BTA in the Delaware Basin, drilling a total of 4 wells year-to-date. Activity was primarily concentrated in Lea County, New Mexico, where the rig averaged approximately 32.0 days between spuds, representing a longer-cycle drilling program. The activity reflects a focused but longer-cycle development program in the Delaware Basin, suggesting more deliberate well sequencing and pad-to-pad execution.
Patterson – 809	In 2026, the Patterson – 809 drilling rig worked across multiple operators including Mewbourne and Matador in the Delaware Basin, drilling a total of 4 wells year-to-date. Activity was primarily concentrated in Eddy County, New Mexico, where the rig averaged approximately 14.7 days between spuds, representing a longer-cycle drilling program. The rig’s activity reflects a diversified, longer-cycle multi-operator program in the Delaware Basin, with more variable sequencing between customer assignments.
Patterson – 274	In 2026, the Patterson – 274 drilling rig worked across multiple operators including HighPeak and Ares in the Midland Basin, drilling a total of 3 wells year-to-date. Activity was primarily concentrated in Howard County, Texas, where the rig averaged approximately 69.5 days between spuds, representing a longer-cycle drilling program. The rig’s activity reflects a diversified, longer-cycle multi-operator program in the Midland Basin, with more variable sequencing between customer assignments.
Patterson – 253	In 2026, the Patterson – 253 drilling rig operated exclusively for Sabalo in the Midland Basin, drilling a total of 2 wells year-to-date. Activity was primarily concentrated in Andrews County, Texas, where the rig averaged approximately 20.0 days between spuds, representing a longer-cycle drilling program. The activity reflects a focused but longer-cycle development program in the Midland Basin, suggesting more deliberate well sequencing and pad-to-pad execution.
Patterson – 333	In 2026, the Patterson – 333 drilling rig operated exclusively for Chevron in the Delaware Basin, drilling a total of 2 wells year-to-date. Activity was primarily concentrated in Eddy County, New Mexico, where the rig averaged approximately 9.0 days between spuds, representing a highly efficient cadence. The pattern points to a concentrated, repeatable development program in the Delaware Basin, with rapid well-to-well execution typical of active horizontal pad drilling.