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Helmerich & Payne, Inc. (H&P)

Helmerich & Payne, Inc. (H&P) is a top drilling company in US that began in 1920, when Walter “Walt” Helmerich II—a thrill-seeking aviator from Chicago, and William “Bill” Payne—a hard-working microbiologist from Shawnee, Oklahoma, met on a Star 29 cable rig in South Bend, Texas. From this unlikely pairing was born a partnership, a deep friendship and the oil and gas drilling company that still bears their names.

Fast forward 100 years, Helmerich & Payne continues to lead the drilling industry through a commitment to innovation and unmatched reliability. And by expanding our drilling operations to meet the increasing demands of a complex and globalized industry, we’ve established ourselves as an industry trailblazer and trusted partner.

Corporate Office

1437 South Boulder Ave.
Tulsa, Oklahoma 74119

+1 918-742-5531

Patterson-UTI

Patterson-UTI (NASDAQ: PTEN) is a top drilling company in US that pushes the boundaries of innovation so you can embrace new possibilities. With expertise and scale in major operational areas, we provide a diverse network of drilling and pressure pumping services, directional drilling, rental equipment and technology to forge your path to success. Our oilfield solutions deliver results that lead your business into the next generation of oil and gas.

We have a fleet of fit for purpose land-based drilling rigs and significant pressure pumping horsepower, as well as a leading position in directional drilling and wellbore placement services that are positioned in the most active plays throughout the U.S. With headquarters in Houston, Texas and regional offices throughout our operating areas, let’s team up to advance your business.

Corporate Office

10713 West Sam Houston Parkway North
Suite 800 Houston, TX 77064

Office: 281-765-7100
Fax: 281-765-7175

Nabors

Nabors is a top drilling company in US and Canada that owns and operates one of the world’s largest land-based drilling rig fleets and is a provider of offshore platform rigs in the United States and numerous international markets. Nabors also provides directional drilling services, performance tools, and innovative technologies for its own rig fleet and those of third parties. Leveraging our advanced drilling automation capabilities, Nabors’ highly skilled workforce continues to set new standards for operational excellence and transform our industry.

Corporate Office

Crown House
Second Floor
4 Par-la-Ville Road
Hamilton, Pembroke HM08
Bermuda

Precision Drilling

Precision is a top drilling company in US has a reputation for operating safely, lowering customer risks and costs, developing people, generating financial growth and attracting investment. Precision Drilling Corporation is an integrated oilfield drilling and energy service company providing services to the oil and gas industry. The Company provides oilfield rentals, well services, catering services, and drilling services through its several business units.

Corporate Office

525-8th Avenue S.W,
Suite 800 Calgary,
AB T2P 1G1 Canada
Office: (403)716-4500
[email protected]

Ensign Drilling

ENSIGN IS A GLOBAL ENTERPRISE, PROVIDING A UNIQUE EDGE IN OILFIELD SERVICES. We’ve grown to be one of the world’s largest and technologically advanced oilfield service providers. Premium services include contract drilling, directional drilling, underbalanced and managed pressure drilling, rental equipment, well servicing and production services. Established in 1987, our operations now extend from Canada and the United States to Latin America, the Middle East and Australia.

Corporate Office

400 – 5th Avenue SW, Suite 1000
Calgary, AB
T2P 0L6

Cactus Drilling Company

Cactus Drilling is the largest privately-held domestic land drilling contractor in the United States, Cactus provides competent, motivated personnel utilizing premium equipment to meet and exceed the drilling requirements of our customers. We are committed to delivering consistent and dependable results for each of our clients, while protecting the environment and ensuring the safety of everyone affected by our operations. It is the vision and objective of our employees to provide maximum value for our customers… and to be the “Contractor of Choice”.

Corporate Office

8300 SW 15th
Oklahoma City, OK 73128­‐9594

Phone: 405.577.5347
Fax: 405.577.9306

SCANDRILL, INC.

SCANDRILL INC. is a land-based drilling contractor operating in Texas, Louisiana, New Mexico, and Oklahoma. SCANDRILL, Inc. has a rich history, serving the drilling industry for over four decades. We value our relationship with our customers and work hard to exceed expectations.

Corporate Office

11777 Katy Freeway, Suite 300
Houston, TX 77079
(281) 496-5571
(281) 496-7314 FAX

Savanna Drilling

Savanna Group of Companies is a top drilling company in US & Canada is a wholly owned subsidiary of Total Energy Services Inc. Savanna offers a complimentary suite of oilfield services. Savanna Drilling, Savanna Well Servicing and our rentals divisions work in unison to provide well-balanced, well-centred programs. From spud to release and beyond, Savanna’s group of divisions work together to ensure customers receive the best possible equipment, people, and value to deliver results and maximize value.

Corporate Office

Suite 800, 311 6 Ave SW
Calgary, AB T2P 3H2
Tel: +1 403 503 9990
Fax: +1 403 503 0654

Independence Contract Drilling

Independence Contract Drilling is a premium land drilling services provider. From our corporate headquarters in Houston, Texas, we develop and assemble our ShaleDriller® series rig design based on E&P operator feedback and field requirements. ShaleDrillers are designed for safe and efficient drilling operations on large, multi-well drilling locations. They are designed to move fast and are capable of walking in multiple directions. The ShaleDriller series rigs are AC programmable, energy efficient BiFuel, and custom designed to be best in class for the development of our clients’ most demanding and financially impactful exploration and development programs. We excel in shale plays and other areas where completions require long horizontal sections, drilling quickly and accurately to minimize nonproductive time for our clients. We also excel where multi-well pads offer the option to walk between well bores and provide the opportunity to plan 3-hour release-to-spud times.

Corporate Office

20475 SH 249, Suite 300
Houston, Texas 77070

AKITA Drilling Ltd.

AKITA Drilling Ltd. is a top drilling company in US & Canada was formed in January of 1993 through a Plan of Arrangement with our predecessor, ATCO Drilling Ltd. At its inception, AKITA operated 26 drilling rigs in Canada. In addition to Canadian operations, AKITA also conducted drilling operations in the United States.

In 2000, AKITA re-established significant operations in Canada’s northern territories. As technology evolved, we were among the earliest adopters of pad rigs, including their use in the development of heavy oil and shale gas resources. This quickly became a market strength for AKITA, and today pad rigs make up approximately half of our deep capacity fleet.  In 2018, AKITA Drilling Ltd. and Xtreme Drilling Corp. combined the two companies through a Plan of Arrangement to create a leading intermediate North American land drilling contractor.  The combined company, operating under the AKITA Drilling name, has a fleet of 40 high-spec drilling rigs with operations in major resource basins in the US and Canada.

Corporate Office

1000, 333 – 7th Ave SW
Calgary, Alberta, T2P 2Z1
Phone: (403) 292-7979
Fax: (403) 292-7990

Unit Drilling Company

Unit Drilling Company was founded in 1963 with three drilling rigs. Today, the company operates 14 onshore drilling rigs in various regions throughout the United States.  Unit is focused on its core operating basins in Texas, Oklahoma, Louisiana, and New Mexico.  With over 60 years of experience, Unit Drilling offers super-spec, pad-optimal rigs with excellent crews.  Unit prides itself in its rig crews and an unmatched level of professionalism.  Unit strives to build relationships and create value for its customers, helping them exceed expectations by operating safely and efficiently.

Corporate Office

8200 South Unit Drive

Tulsa, OK 74132

PH: 918-493-7700

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