New rigs are expected to drill faster and deeper than ever before. In the oilfield today there is constant pressure to meet these aggressive goals.
With the right equipment, drilling crews around the world are better equipped to deliver in the face of pressure to increase productivity. As well programs and remote drilling locations continually raise the bar for performance, new rigs are expected to help the crews operating them meet these results while maintaining high standards.
Four rigs were selected for a comparison of the latest offerings in drilling rig packages from simple straight wells to horizontal wells deeper than 14,000 ft. These rigs represent the latest technology, engineering, and equipment to drill wells faster and deeper.
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