Oil & Gas Drilling Stocks

Operating globally through its subsidiaries, Noble Corporation Plc functions as an offshore drilling contractor for the oil and gas sector. The company delivers essential contract drilling services, leveraging its diverse fleet of mobile offshore units. As of February 16, 2022, this fleet comprised 20 offshore drilling units, specifically consisting of 12 floaters and 8 jackups. Established in 1921, Noble Corporation, formerly known as Noble Holding Corporation plc, maintains its headquarters in Sugar Land, Texas.

Transocean Ltd., in conjunction with its subsidiaries, offers specialized contract drilling services for oil and natural gas wells throughout the world. The company provides mobile offshore drilling rigs, all necessary equipment, and skilled workforces to carry out these drilling operations. As of February 14, 2022, Transocean oversaw and held partial ownership interests in a fleet of 37 mobile offshore drilling units. This fleet notably included 27 ultra-deepwater floaters and 10 floaters built to withstand harsh environmental conditions. Its clientele is varied, consisting of major integrated energy corporations, state-owned or government-controlled oil enterprises, and numerous independent energy companies. Established in 1926, Transocean's corporate headquarters are located in Steinhausen, Switzerland.

Patterson-UTI Energy, Inc. (PTEN) is a key provider of onshore contract drilling services for oil and natural gas exploration and production companies. Its operations span across the United States and international markets. The company's diverse business model is structured around three primary segments: 1. Contract Drilling Services: This division delivers drilling solutions predominantly in prominent U.S. basins such as West Texas, Appalachia, the Rockies, Oklahoma, and both South and East Texas, alongside operations in Colombia. As of late 2021, its robust fleet comprised 192 marketable land-based drilling rigs. 2. Pressure Pumping Services: Specializing in well site operations, this segment provides a range of pressure pumping services. These include comprehensive well stimulation for new well completions and remedial interventions on existing wells, in addition to hydraulic fracturing, cementing, and acid pumping activities within Texas and the Appalachian region. 3. Directional Drilling Services: This segment focuses on advanced drilling technologies, offering a complete suite of directional drilling and measurement-while-drilling (MWD) services. It also provides the supply and rental of high-performance downhole motors, complemented by specialized software and support services designed to optimize the precision, quality, and drilling efficiency (on-bottom rate of penetration) of directional and horizontal wellbores. Beyond these core offerings, Patterson-UTI also extends equipment maintenance services to drilling contractors. Furthermore, it delivers sophisticated electrical controls and automation solutions to the energy, marine, and mining sectors across North America and other international areas. The company maintains a portfolio of non-operating working interests in oil and natural gas assets, primarily situated in Texas and New Mexico. Established in 1978, Patterson-UTI Energy, Inc. is headquartered in Houston, Texas.

Helmerich & Payne, Inc., along with its affiliated companies, provides specialized drilling services and innovative solutions to businesses involved in the exploration and production of oil and gas. The company's operations are strategically organized into three distinct divisions: North America Solutions, Offshore Gulf of Mexico, and International Solutions. Within the North America Solutions segment, primary drilling activities are conducted across a broad geographical area, encompassing U.S. states such as Colorado, Louisiana, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Texas, Utah, West Virginia, and Wyoming. This division also actively pursues the development, promotion, and commercialization of advanced technologies designed to enhance drilling efficiency, wellbore quality, and accurate placement. The Offshore Gulf of Mexico segment focuses its drilling endeavors in Louisiana and within the federal waters of the U.S. Gulf of Mexico. Internationally, the Solutions segment manages drilling projects in various countries, including Argentina, Bahrain, Colombia, and the United Arab Emirates. As of September 30, 2021, Helmerich & Payne commanded a substantial fleet, featuring 236 land rigs situated in North America, 30 land rigs operating internationally, and 7 offshore platform rigs. Beyond its core drilling operations, the company also maintains an interest in commercial real estate. Its property portfolio in Tulsa, Oklahoma, comprises a shopping center offering approximately 390,000 square feet of leasable space, alongside about 176 acres of undeveloped land. Helmerich & Payne, Inc. was founded in 1920 and continues to maintain its corporate headquarters in Tulsa, Oklahoma.

Seadrill Limited, a global entity, is dedicated to delivering contract drilling services for the offshore oil and gas sector. The company utilizes a diverse fleet of sophisticated equipment, including drillships, semi-submersible rigs, and jack-up rigs, which are capable of operating in a wide array of challenging conditions—from shallow to ultra-deep waters, and within both benign and harsh environments. These operations are strategically divided into three key segments: Harsh Environment, Floaters, and Jack-up Rigs. Beyond its core drilling activities, Seadrill also extends its expertise by offering operational support and management services to external parties, including both affiliated and independent companies. As of April 8, 2022, the firm's robust fleet comprised 21 offshore drilling units, specifically consisting of two harsh-environment rigs, two benign-environment semi-submersible rigs, six drillships, and eleven jack-up rigs. Its client base is extensive, serving major international oil companies, state-owned national oil enterprises, and various independent oil and gas producers. Seadrill Limited was founded in 2005 and is based in London, United Kingdom.

Nabors Industries Ltd., founded in 1952 and based in Hamilton, Bermuda, delivers a comprehensive array of drilling and related support services critical for both land-based and offshore oil and natural gas well operations. The company's activities are organized across five key divisions: U.S. Drilling, Canada Drilling, International Drilling, Drilling Solutions, and Rig Technologies. Through these segments, Nabors provides specialized offerings such as tubular running, precise wellbore placement, advanced directional drilling, measurement-while-drilling (MWD), equipment fabrication, and rig instrumentation services. They also supply logging-while-drilling systems, alongside software designed to enhance drilling efficiency. Their innovative technological portfolio includes REVit, an automated system for real-time stick-slip mitigation; ROCKit and SmartSLIDE, both advanced directional steering control systems; SmartNAV, a platform facilitating collaborative guidance and advice; and RigCLOUD, which furnishes the tools and infrastructure necessary for integrating applications to offer real-time operational insights across their entire fleet of rigs. Additionally, Nabors manufactures and markets essential drilling apparatus, including top drives, catwalks, wrenches, drawworks, and other specialized equipment like robotic systems and downhole tools, while also offering aftermarket sales and servicing for its installed equipment base. As of December 31, 2021, the company maintained a substantial global presence with approximately 301 land-based drilling rigs deployed across the United States, Canada, and 20 other nations, complemented by 29 offshore platform drilling rigs operating in the United States and internationally.

Precision Drilling Corporation (PDS), founded in 1951 and headquartered in Calgary, Canada, specializes in providing land-based drilling, well completion, and production support services. The company caters to upstream oil and gas as well as geothermal energy companies across North America and the Middle East. Its operations are structured into two distinct divisions: 1. Contract Drilling Services: This division is dedicated to land-based well drilling activities, encompassing both traditional and turnkey drilling solutions, the sourcing and delivery of essential oilfield materials, and the fabrication and overhaul of drilling and service rig machinery. By the close of 2021, this segment managed a global fleet of 227 land drilling rigs, with 109 located in Canada, 105 in the United States, 6 in Kuwait, 4 in Saudi Arabia, 2 in the Kurdistan region of Iraq, and a single rig in Georgia. The advanced fleet also featured 47 Alpha™ rigs equipped with commercial AlphaAutomation, 18 AlphaApps, 4 grid-power-compatible rigs, and 60 rigs capable of operating on natural gas or bi-fuel. 2. Completion and Production Services: This division delivers specialized service rigs for a range of well operations including completion, workover, abandonment, maintenance, and re-entry preparation. This segment also supplies wellsite accommodation, leases out a variety of oilfield surface equipment, and offers comprehensive camp and catering provisions to oil and natural gas exploration and production companies. As of December 31, 2021, its assets included a total of 123 well completion and workover service rigs, comprising 113 in Canada and 10 in the U.S. Additionally, it provided approximately 1,900 distinct oilfield rental items, such as surface storage, small-flow wastewater treatment systems, power generation units, and solids control apparatus. Other assets included 109 wellsite accommodation units, 943 drill camp beds, 822 base camp beds, and three kitchen-diner facilities, all within Canada.

Borr Drilling Limited operates globally as a specialized offshore drilling contractor, serving the needs of the oil and gas sector. The company's core business involves the acquisition, leasing, and operation of jack-up rigs, which are primarily deployed for projects in shallow-water regions. Beyond the rigs themselves, Borr Drilling also furnishes all essential supporting equipment and skilled personnel required for executing oil and gas drilling and workover tasks throughout the exploration and production stages. Its client base is varied, encompassing major integrated oil corporations, government-owned national oil enterprises, and independent oil and gas companies. As of December 31, 2021, the company oversaw an active fleet of 23 jack-up drilling units. Established in 2016, the entity was initially named Magni Drilling Limited before adopting its current designation, Borr Drilling Limited, in December of the same year. The corporate headquarters for Borr Drilling Limited are situated in Hamilton, Bermuda.

Sable Offshore Corp. (SOC) specializes in the exploration and production of oil and natural gas across the United States. The company's operational assets include three offshore platforms located off the California coast, along with an onshore processing facility. These operations are supported by 16 federal leases that encompass approximately 76,000 acres. Established in 2020, the firm was previously known as Flame Acquisition Corp. before officially adopting the name Sable Offshore Corp. in February 2024. Its corporate headquarters are situated in Houston, Texas.