Drilling Services
(Service)
Location or Storage Country: USA
Location: Canada, USA, Australia, Latin America (Argentina, Venezuela), and the Middle East (UAE, Oman, Bahrain, Kuwait)
Online Support Service: Yes
Interpretation of Data: Yes
Description:
Whatever your drilling challenge, Ensign is your solution. We offer you an extensive fleet of technologically advanced, purpose-built rigs and a comprehensive range of drilling services. We deliver a customized solution for unparalleled project efficiency. Ensign offers the Enhanced Lease Lighting System (ELLS) for fuel savings with photocell-controlled low power consumption and mitigated light pollution.
Overview:
Technical Specification Table – Ensign Drilling Rig Fleet
| Rig Type | Power (HP) | Mud Pumps | Hookload Capacity (lbs) | Key Features |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conventional / Seasonal Rigs | 500 – 1000 | 1 or 2 pumps up to 1000 HP | up to 300,000 | Mechanical rigs with top drives; for less complex wells |
| ADR® Singles | 500 | – | – | Hydraulic RAM floating crown design; 500 HP |
| ADR® 850 | 850 | 1 or 2 pumps up to 1000 HP | ~400,000 | Telescoping double; craneless rig‑up; automation ready |
| ADR® 1000 | 1000 | 1 or 2 pumps up to 1600 HP | 500,000 | Heavy‑duty telescoping double; automated pipe handling |
| ADR® 1500 | 1500 | 2 or 3 pumps (1600 HP each), 5000/7500 psi | 750,000 | High‑spec / super‑spec; 3rd pump option; EDGE AUTOPILOT™; hi‑torque turbines |
| ADR® 2000 / 3000 | 2000 – 3400 | 1600 – 2400 HP pumps, 7500 psi | 1,000,000 – 1,500,000 | Ultra‑high capacity triple; maximum automation |
| Large Conventional | 750 – 1500 | 1000 – 2000 HP | 750,000 – 1,500,000 | Heavy‑duty mechanical rigs for demanding environments |
| Specialty Rigs | 750 – 1500 | 1000 – 2000 HP | – | Urban‑friendly (zero disturbance), slant, coring applications |
Notes:
- ADR® = Advanced Drilling Rig with hydraulic drive and craneless self‑erecting mast.
- EDGE AUTOPILOT™ – optional control software available on ADR® 1500 and above.
- All ADR® models can be equipped with automated pipe handling and offline standbuilding.
- High‑spec / super‑spec rigs include 7500 psi systems, enhanced setback capacity, pad‑capable design, and hi‑torque top drives.
Documentation:
Ensign Energy Services Inc.
Locations: 400 – 5th Avenue S.W., Suite 1000, Calgary, Alberta T2P 0L6, Canad, 15015 Vickery Drive Houston, Texas, USA 77032, 7001 Charity Avenue Bakersfield, California, CA 93308 USA, 8310 South Valley Highway, Suite 400 Englewood, Colorado, 80112 USA, 24020 WCR 46 LaSalle, Colorado, 80645 USA
Main Products/Services: Contract drilling, directional drilling, underbalanced and managed pressure drilling, rental equipment, well servicing, production services, and geothermal well services