Dixstone Drilling

Our drilling division has extensive expertise across every stage of the drilling process. Our highly trained teams are supported by robust technical assistance onshore, ensuring seamless operations.

Drilling Rigs

We have a fleet of 3 Jack UP, 2 land Rig, a platform Rig and very soon a second. This diversity of rigs with different capacities and sizes allows us to carry out drilling campaigns on various supports, in various environments and to have the rig most suited to the constraints and the drilling program. In 2022 we have delivered more than 60 wells with 6 drilling rigs.


Jack-up

 

NAME

DESIGN

BUILT YEAR

WATER DEPTH

DRILLING DEPTH

CAPABILITIES

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Axima

MLT Super 116E

2008

350 ft

30,0000 ft

Precise driller chair, Offline derrick activities

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Axima Specs Sheet

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Banba

MLT 82 SD-C

1984

250 ft

16,000 ft

Shallow water

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Banba Specs Sheet

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Nuada

MLT 82 SD-C

1979

250 ft

25,000 ft

Shallow water

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Nuada Specs Sheet

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Hurstgra II

MLT Super 116E

2007 (Keel Laid -
Under construction)

350 ft

30,000 ft

Precise driller chair, Offline derrick activities

 

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Platform

 

NAME

DESIGN

BUILT YEAR

MAX HOOK LOAD

DRILLING DEPTH

CAPABILITIES

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Lug

Super Sundowner 16

1998

400,000 lbs

16,000 ft

Platform power and Engine power generation

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Lug Specs Sheet

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Harima

Drillmec HH-102

2024

220,000 lbs

6,500 ft

Hydraulic

 

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Land

 

NAME

DESIGN

BUILT YEAR

MAX HOOK LOAD

DRILLING DEPTH

CAPABILITIES

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Midir

Rig Master Model 2003

2011

350,000 lbs

8,000 ft

Pad skidding

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Midir Specs Sheet

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Dravus

Drillmec HH-102

2015

220,000 lbs

6,500 ft

Hydraulic

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Dravus Specs Sheet

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Extensive range of

Integrated services

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Solid Control & Waste Management

Dixstone advanced solid control and waste management systems optimize drilling efficiency while minimizing environmental impact. Our equipment suite, including centrifuges and cutting dryers, effectively separates drill cuttings and contaminants from drilling fluids. For onshore operations, we enhance our service with state-of-the-art dewatering units to further process drilling waste, substantially reducing its volume and water content. This comprehensive approach extends mud life, allows for water recovery and reuse in the drilling process, reduces waste volume, produces significant disposal and transportation cost savings, and reinforces our commitment to sustainable drilling practices.

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Mud Logging

Our mud logging cabins are equipped with the hi-tech equipment to provide real-time, comprehensive data acquisition, gas monitoring and analysis during drilling operations. Experienced geologists utilize cutting-edge technology to monitor and interpret formation characteristics, gas content, and drilling parameters. This crucial information aids in optimizing drilling performance, enhancing safety, and making informed decisions about well trajectory and potential hydrocarbon zones

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Cementing

Cementing Services deliver tailored solutions for optimal well integrity and zonal isolation. We employ advanced equipment and proprietary additives to craft cement formulations suited for diverse environments, from land to shallow water. Quality assurance is achieved through our onshore laboratories rigorous testing and design processes to ensure results exceed industry standards and regulatory requirements

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Directional Drilling

Dixstone Directional Drilling service uses cutting-edge technology and expertise to excel in navigating mature fields, skilfully avoiding collisions with existing wells and structures while employing unconventional approaches to tap previously inaccessible reservoirs. Our techniques boost production in depleting fields and enable multi-reservoir access from a single surface location. Our teams deliver precise wellbore trajectories that overcome geological obstacles, enhance safety, and reduce environmental impact. This adaptable service, suitable for onshore and offshore environments, consistently meets complex project requirements, maximizes production, extends field life, and minimizes costs and surface footprint

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Tubular Running

Our tubular running service ensures the safe and efficient installation of casing, tubing, and completion strings. Our highly trained drilling crew use the best available equipment and processes to achieve precise make-up and optimized running operations. This ensures minimized risks of connection damages and well integrity throughout drilling and completion activities

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Conductor Pipe Installation

Dixstone innovative conductor pipe installation service revolutionizes the initial phase of well construction. Our specialized teams employ proprietary tools and cutting-edge offshore pile driving techniques to precisely position and secure conductor pipes—all without the need for a drilling rig. This approach accelerates well construction timelines and improves cost efficiency across the entire well delivery process

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Casing Cold Cutting

Casing cold cutting service offers a safe and efficient method for severing casing joints without the use of heat. This technique is valuable in environments where hot work is prohibited or risky. Our specialized cold cutting tools provide precise, clean cuts that facilitate subsequent well operations

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Brine Filtration

Dixstone brine filtration systems ensures the delivery of clean, particulate-free completion and workover fluids. Our advanced filtration units, incorporating multi-stage filtration elements, effectively remove contaminants down to sub-micron levels. This is critical to protect formation integrity, prevent damage to downhole tools, and maintain optimal well performance

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Drilling Mud Analysis

Our comprehensive drilling mud analysis service provides critical insights into mud properties and performance. Our onsite laboratories, staffed by experienced mud engineers, conduct constant testing and analysis of several mud parameters to allow for real-time optimization of mud properties, enhance drilling efficiency and wellbore stability

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Wellbore Clean-Up

Our wellbore clean-up solutions are designed to maximize well productivity by ensuring a clean, debris-free casing prior to completion. We utilize specialized tools and chemical treatments to remove drilling mud, filter cake, and other contaminants. This comprehensive approach improves completion performance, enhances production rates, and extends the life of downhole equipment