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.
Patterson-UTI Energy, Inc. 2025 Activity Summary
In 2025 Patterson-UTI Energy, Inc. drilled 1,950 wells drilled across Patterson’s active footprint in the US and breaks that activity down by where drilling is happening and who is driving it. On a geographic basis, drilling is highly concentrated in New Mexico (580 wells) and Texas (425 wells), underscoring the Permian Basin’s dominance, with additional meaningful activity in North Dakota (242 wells) and the Appalachian gas states of Pennsylvania (183 wells) and Ohio (168 wells). At the operator level, activity is led by Mewbourne Oil Company (339 wells), followed by Chevron (220), Matador Resources (151), Continental Resources (119), and EOG Resources (114)—a clear signal that a small group of large, manufacturing-style shale operators account for a disproportionate share of total drilling.
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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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Patterson Rigs
Patterson 594
In 2025, the Patterson 594 drilling rig operated exclusively in the Delaware Basin of the Permian Basin, drilling a total of 24 wells for Mewbourne Oil Company. All activity occurred in Eddy County, New Mexico, where drilling maintained an average cadence of approximately 15 days, supporting a disciplined, pad-based drilling approach.
Patterson 812
In 2025, the Patterson 812 drilling rig operated in the Midland Basin of the Permian Basin, drilling a total of 24 wells for Chevron U.S.A. Inc. Activity was concentrated entirely in Midland County, Texas, with an average drilling cadence of approximately 16 days, reflecting a consistent and high-throughput development program.
Patterson 278
In 2025, the Patterson 278 drilling rig operated primarily in the Delaware Basin of the Permian Basin, drilling a total of 23 wells for Chevron U.S.A. Inc. Activity spanned Eddy and Lea counties in New Mexico, as well as Reeves and Midland counties in Texas, with an average drilling cadence of approximately 15 days, indicating sustained multi-county development activity.
Patterson 260
In 2025, the Patterson 260 drilling rig operated in the Delaware Basin of the Permian Basin, drilling a total of 22 wells for Mewbourne Oil Company. Activity was distributed across Eddy, Lea, and Loving counties, where drilling maintained an average cadence of approximately 17 days between activity dates, reflecting a steady, multi-pad development program.
Patterson 562
In 2025, the Patterson 562 drilling rig operated in the Delaware Basin of the Permian Basin, drilling a total of 22 wells for Mewbourne Oil Company. Activity was concentrated across Eddy and Lea counties, with additional operations in Crane County, Texas, and drilling maintained an average cadence of approximately 17 days, indicating consistent, factory-style execution.
Patterson 804
In 2025, the Patterson 804 drilling rig operated in the Midland Basin of the Permian Basin, drilling a total of 22 wells for OXY USA Inc. Activity was concentrated entirely in Loving County, Texas, where drilling maintained an average cadence of approximately 16 days between activity dates, supporting a high-efficiency development program.
Patterson 263
In 2025, the Patterson 263 drilling rig operated in the Delaware Basin of the Permian Basin, drilling a total of 21 wells for Mewbourne Oil Company. Activity was concentrated in Eddy and Lea counties, New Mexico, with an average drilling cadence of approximately 17 days, reflecting disciplined, repeatable drilling operations.
Patterson 270
In 2025, the Patterson 270 drilling rig operated in the Delaware Basin of the Permian Basin, drilling a total of 21 wells for Mewbourne Oil Company. Activity spanned Eddy, Lea, and Loving counties, where drilling maintained an average cadence of approximately 17 days, indicating sustained multi-county development with a factory-style cadence.
Patterson 595
In 2025, the Patterson 595 drilling rig operated in the Delaware Basin of the Permian Basin, drilling a total of 21 wells for Mewbourne Oil Company and EOG Resources, Inc. All activity occurred in Eddy County, New Mexico, where drilling maintained an average cadence of approximately 18 days between activity dates, reflecting a steady, multi-operator development program.
Patterson 816
In 2025, the Patterson 816 drilling rig operated in the Delaware Basin of the Permian Basin, drilling a total of 21 wells for Mewbourne Oil Company. Activity was concentrated across Eddy, Lea, and Reeves counties, with an average drilling cadence of approximately 16 days, supporting a consistent, factory-style drilling approach.
Patterson 560
In 2025, the Patterson 560 drilling rig operated in the Delaware Basin of the Permian Basin, drilling a total of 20 wells for Mewbourne Oil Company. Activity was concentrated in Eddy and Lea counties, New Mexico, where drilling maintained an average cadence of approximately 17 days, indicating a disciplined and repeatable drilling rhythm.
Patterson 566
In 2025, the Patterson 566 drilling rig operated in the Delaware Basin of the Permian Basin, drilling a total of 19 wells for BTA Oil Producers. Activity was concentrated in Lea and Eddy counties, New Mexico, with an average drilling cadence of approximately 19 days, reflecting steady, mid-cycle development operations.
Patterson 575
In 2025, the Patterson 575 drilling rig operated in the Delaware Basin of the Permian Basin, drilling a total of 19 wells for Mewbourne Oil Company. Activity was focused in Eddy and Lea counties, New Mexico, where drilling maintained an average cadence of approximately 19 days between activity dates, supporting sustained pad-based development.
Patterson 817
In 2025, the Patterson 817 drilling rig operated in the Permian Basin, drilling a total of 19 wells for Chevron U.S.A. Inc. Activity was concentrated across Lea County, New Mexico, and Culberson County, Texas, where drilling maintained an average cadence of approximately 19 days between activity dates, reflecting steady, multi-county development operations.
Patterson 574
In 2025, the Patterson 574 drilling rig operated in the Permian Basin, drilling a total of 18 wells for Mewbourne Oil Company. Activity was concentrated entirely in Lea County, New Mexico, with an average drilling cadence of approximately 20 days, supporting a disciplined and repeatable drilling program.
Patterson 803
In 2025, the Patterson 803 drilling rig operated in the Delaware Basin of the Permian Basin, drilling a total of 18 wells for Chevron U.S.A. Inc. and Matador Resources Company. Activity was focused in Eddy and Lea counties, New Mexico, where drilling maintained an average cadence of approximately 20 days between activity dates, reflecting a steady, multi-operator development rhythm.
Patterson 256
In 2025, the Patterson 256 drilling rig operated in the Delaware Basin of the Permian Basin, drilling a total of 17 wells for Matador Resources Company. Activity was concentrated in Eddy and Lea counties, New Mexico, with an average drilling cadence of approximately 21 days, consistent with pad-based, full-development drilling.
Patterson 261
In 2025, the Patterson 261 drilling rig operated in the Permian Basin, drilling a total of 17 wells for HighPeak Energy, Inc. and OXY USA Inc. Activity was distributed across Howard and Loving counties, Texas, where drilling maintained an average cadence of approximately 22 days between activity dates, indicating a balanced, multi-operator development schedule.
Patterson 297
In 2025, the Patterson 297 drilling rig operated in the Delaware Basin of the Permian Basin, drilling a total of 17 wells for Matador Resources Company. Activity was concentrated across Lea and Eddy counties in New Mexico, with additional operations in Ward County, Texas, and drilling maintained an average cadence of approximately 20 days between activity dates, reflecting steady pad-based development.
Patterson 558
In 2025, the Patterson 558 drilling rig operated in the Delaware Basin of the Permian Basin, drilling a total of 17 wells for Mewbourne Oil Company. Activity was focused in Lea and Eddy counties, New Mexico, where drilling maintained an average cadence of approximately 22 days, supporting a consistent, factory-style drilling program.
Patterson 813
In 2025, the Patterson 813 drilling rig operated in the Delaware Basin of the Permian Basin, drilling a total of 17 wells for Matador Resources Company. Activity was concentrated in Lea and Eddy counties, New Mexico, with an average drilling cadence of approximately 19 days between activity dates, indicating disciplined, repeatable operations.
Patterson 298
In 2025, the Patterson 298 drilling rig operated in the Delaware Basin of the Permian Basin, drilling a total of 16 wells for Matador Resources Company and Geosouthern Energy Corporation. Activity was concentrated in Lea and Eddy counties, New Mexico, where drilling maintained an average cadence of approximately 22 days, reflecting coordinated multi-operator development.
Patterson 561
In 2025, the Patterson 561 drilling rig operated in the Delaware Basin of the Permian Basin, drilling a total of 16 wells for Matador Resources Company. Activity was focused in Lea and Eddy counties, New Mexico, with an average drilling cadence of approximately 22 days, supporting sustained pad-based drilling.
Patterson 810
In 2025, the Patterson 810 drilling rig operated in the Delaware Basin of the Permian Basin, drilling a total of 15 wells for Matador Resources Company. Activity was concentrated in Lea and Eddy counties, New Mexico, where drilling maintained an average cadence of approximately 22 days between activity dates, reflecting steady pad-based development.
Patterson 902
In 2025, the Patterson 902 drilling rig operated in the Delaware Basin of the Permian Basin, drilling a total of 15 wells for Matador Resources Company. Activity was focused in Eddy and Lea counties, New Mexico, with an average drilling cadence of approximately 25 days, indicating a moderate-cycle development program.
Patterson 258
In 2025, the Patterson 258 drilling rig operated in the Midland Basin of the Permian Basin, drilling a total of 14 wells for Chevron U.S.A. Inc. Activity was concentrated entirely in Midland County, Texas, where drilling maintained an average cadence of approximately 13 days between activity dates, resulting in a consistent and high-throughput drilling rhythm.
Patterson 267
In 2025, the Patterson 267 drilling rig operated exclusively in the Delaware Basin of the Permian Basin, drilling a total of 14 wells for Mewbourne Oil Company. All activity occurred in Eddy County, New Mexico, where drilling maintained an average cadence of approximately 27 days, reflecting longer-cycle development operations.
Patterson 802
In 2025, the Patterson 802 drilling rig operated in the Permian Basin, drilling a total of 14 wells for Walter Oil & Gas Corporation and MANTI Exploration Operating LLC. Activity was concentrated across Irion and Ward counties, Texas, with an average drilling cadence of approximately 26 days between activity dates, indicating steady, multi-operator drilling activity.
Patterson 282
In 2025, the Patterson 282 drilling rig operated in the Delaware Basin of the Permian Basin, drilling a total of 13 wells for Matador Resources Company. Activity was concentrated in Lea and Eddy counties, New Mexico, where drilling maintained an average cadence of approximately 28 days between activity dates, reflecting a longer-cycle, pad-based development program.
Patterson 597
In 2025, the Patterson 597 drilling rig operated in the Delaware Basin of the Permian Basin, drilling a total of 13 wells for Mewbourne Oil Company. Activity spanned Eddy, Reeves, Loving, Ector, and Upton counties, with drilling maintaining an average cadence of approximately 30 days, indicating a complex, multi-county development schedule.
Patterson 903
In 2025, the Patterson 903 drilling rig operated in the Permian Basin, drilling a total of 12 wells for Matador Resources Company. Activity was concentrated in Lea County, New Mexico, and Loving County, Texas, with an average drilling cadence of approximately 23 days between activity dates, supporting a steady, mid-cycle development rhythm.
Patterson 557
In 2025, the Patterson 557 drilling rig operated exclusively in the Delaware Basin of the Permian Basin, drilling a total of 11 wells for Mewbourne Oil Company. All activity occurred in Eddy County, New Mexico, where drilling maintained an average cadence of approximately 32 days, reflecting longer-cycle drilling operations.
Patterson 565
In 2025, the Patterson 565 drilling rig operated in the Delaware Basin of the Permian Basin, drilling a total of 11 wells for Devon Energy Corporation and Continental Resources. Activity was distributed across Eddy, Ward, Winkler, and Ector counties, with an average drilling cadence of approximately 31 days, indicating a multi-operator, multi-county development program.
Patterson 588
In 2025, the Patterson 588 drilling rig operated in the Permian Basin, drilling a total of 11 wells for BTA Oil Producers. Activity was concentrated in Lea, Ward, and Crane counties, where drilling maintained an average cadence of approximately 34 days between activity dates, reflecting a slower-cycle development program.
Patterson 274
In 2025, the Patterson 274 drilling rig operated in the Midland Basin of the Permian Basin, drilling a total of 10 wells for HighPeak Energy, Inc. and Ares Energy, Ltd. Activity was concentrated across Howard, Borden, and Ector counties, Texas, where drilling maintained an average cadence of approximately 15 days between activity dates, reflecting a steady, pad-based drilling program.
Patterson 879
In 2025, the Patterson 879 drilling rig operated in the Delaware Basin of the Permian Basin, drilling a total of 10 wells for APA Corporation. Activity was focused in Eddy and Ward counties, New Mexico and Texas, with an average drilling cadence of approximately 18 days, indicating a balanced, repeatable development schedule.
Patterson 880
In 2025, the Patterson 880 drilling rig operated in the Midland Basin of the Permian Basin, drilling a total of 10 wells for APA Corporation. All activity occurred in Midland County, Texas, where drilling maintained an average cadence of approximately 13 days between activity dates, supporting a high-efficiency, factory-style drilling rhythm.
Patterson 254
In 2025, the Patterson 254 drilling rig operated in the Delaware Basin of the Permian Basin, drilling a total of 8 wells for Chevron U.S.A. Inc. Activity was concentrated in Eddy and Lea counties, New Mexico, where drilling maintained an average cadence of approximately 11 days between activity dates, reflecting fast-cycle, efficient drilling operations.
Patterson 346
In 2025, the Patterson 346 drilling rig operated in the Delaware Basin of the Permian Basin, drilling a total of 8 wells for V-F Petroleum Inc. and Continental Resources. Activity was distributed across Eddy, Ector, and Winkler counties, with drilling maintaining an average cadence of approximately 46 days, indicating a slower, more complex drilling program.
Patterson 559
In 2025, the Patterson 559 drilling rig operated in the Delaware Basin of the Permian Basin, drilling a total of 8 wells for Mewbourne Oil Company. Activity spanned Eddy, Winkler, Ward, and Crane counties, where drilling maintained an average cadence of approximately 48 days between activity dates, reflecting extended-cycle, multi-county development activity.
Patterson 255
In 2025, the Patterson 255 drilling rig operated in the Permian Basin, drilling a total of 26 wells for HighPeak Energy, Inc. Activity was distributed across Howard and Borden counties, with drilling maintaining an average cadence of approximately 14 days between wells, indicating a high-efficiency development drilling program.
Patterson 257
In 2025, the Patterson 257 drilling rig operated in the Delaware Basin of the Permian Basin, drilling a total of 6 wells for Chevron U.S.A. Inc. Activity was concentrated in Lea County, New Mexico, with drilling maintaining an average cadence of approximately 12 days between wells, suggesting a highly efficient pad drilling program.
Patterson 272
In 2025, the Patterson 272 drilling rig operated in the Delaware Basin of the Permian Basin, drilling 4 wells for Chevron U.S.A. Inc. Activity occurred in Eddy County, New Mexico, with drilling maintaining an average cadence of approximately 14 days, reflecting steady development drilling.
Patterson 281
In 2025, the Patterson 281 drilling rig operated in the Delaware Basin of the Permian Basin, drilling 5 wells for Mewbourne Oil Company. Activity was concentrated in Eddy County, New Mexico, with drilling maintaining an average cadence of approximately 21 days, indicating a slower drilling cycle likely associated with deeper or more complex wells.
Patterson 284
In 2025, the Patterson 284 drilling rig operated across the Delaware Basin of the Permian Basin, drilling 22 wells for Chevron U.S.A. Inc. Activity spanned Eddy and Lea counties in New Mexico and Culberson County in Texas, with drilling maintaining an average cadence of approximately 15 days, reflecting an active multi-pad development program.
Patterson 346
In 2025, the Patterson 346 drilling rig operated in the Delaware Basin of the Permian Basin, drilling wells for multiple operators including V-F Petroleum Inc. and Continental Resources. Activity was distributed across Eddy, Ector, and Winkler counties, with drilling maintaining an average cadence of approximately 46 days, indicating a slower drilling program likely involving complex wells.
Patterson 349
In 2025, the Patterson 349 drilling rig operated in the Permian Basin, drilling wells for Chevron U.S.A. Inc. Activity occurred primarily in Lea County, New Mexico, with drilling maintaining a consistent cadence characteristic of pad-based development drilling.
Patterson 430
In 2025, the Patterson 430 drilling rig operated in the Permian Basin, drilling wells for Chevron U.S.A. Inc. Activity was centered in Eddy County, New Mexico, with drilling maintaining a steady drilling cadence typical of shale development programs.
Patterson 461
In 2025, the Patterson 461 drilling rig operated in the Permian Basin, drilling wells for Chevron U.S.A. Inc. Activity occurred primarily in Lea County, New Mexico, with drilling progressing through a structured pad development schedule.
Patterson 472
In 2025, the Patterson 472 drilling rig operated in the Permian Basin, drilling wells for Chevron U.S.A. Inc. Activity was concentrated in Eddy County, New Mexico, supporting the operator’s ongoing shale development program.
Patterson 478
In 2025, the Patterson 478 drilling rig operated in the Permian Basin, drilling wells for Chevron U.S.A. Inc. Activity occurred in Lea County, New Mexico, with drilling maintaining a consistent cadence aligned with multi-well pad development.
Patterson 883
In 2025, the Patterson 883 drilling rig operated in the Delaware Basin of the Permian Basin, drilling wells for Chevron U.S.A. Inc. Activity was located in Lea County, New Mexico, supporting the operator’s ongoing unconventional drilling program.
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