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Rig 727 land drilling rig with mast raised under a blue sky

Rig 727

Land Rig 4,500 HP

Drilling depth
30,000ft
Drawworks power
4,500HP
Hookload
1.7M lbs
Status
Active

Rig overview

Rig 727 is a high-specification, AC-powered land drilling rig built in 2024, designed for deep and complex drilling operations up to 30,000 ft (9,144 m). Equipped with a 4,500 HP drawworks, 750-ton direct-drive top drive, LeTourneau cantilever mast, and a 1.7 million lbs hook load capacity, the rig delivers strong drilling performance and efficiency. Its robust power generation system, high-capacity mud pumps, advanced solids control equipment, and 15,000 psi BOP system make it well-suited for demanding onshore drilling projects requiring high levels of safety, reliability, and operational capability.

Location
Niger Delta
Year built
2024
Type
Land rig

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Complete specifications

Technical details and capabilities of Rig 727.

Basic identification
Year Built2024
Drilling Depth Theoretical30,000 ft / 9,144 m
Mast
TypeLeTourneau Cantilever
Height156 ft / 47.5 m
Base38 ft / 11.6 m
N.G.C2,500,000 lbs / 850 t
Hook load1,700,000 lbs / 850 t
Sub-structure
TypeLeTourneau Slingshot (Skidding in all directions)
Height38 ft (45 ft w/ pony sub option)
Casing Load1,700,000 lbs / 850 t
Setback Load800,000 lbs / 400 t
Drawworks
TypeLeTourneau LDW 4500 HP (3 x 1500 HP AC Motors)
Horsepower Rating4,500 HP / 3,356 kW
Max Line Pull130,000 lbs / 65 t
Drilling Line Diameter1 5/8 inches / 41.3 mm
Auxiliary BrakeDynamic Brake
Top drive
TypeLeTourneau DDTTD-750 (Direct Drive)
Capacity1,500,000 lbs / 750 t
Torque72,000 ft-lbs / 97,618 Nm
Rotary table
TypeLeTourneau L-375
Table Opening37 1/2 inches / 952.5 mm
Drive group
Engine TypeCaterpillar 3512C
Horsepower Rating5 x 1,476 HP
Generator TypeKATO AA27647016
Generator Rating5 x 1500 kVA
Voltage600 V, 60 Hz
VFD Unit1600 AF Stationary Circuit Breaker (Independent/Bay)
Mud system
Pump TypeLEWCO WH1613 Triplex
Horsepower Rating3 x 1,600 HP
Shale Shaker Type4 x NOV Brandt VSM 300
Shale Shaker4 pcs, High-G Linear Motor
Standpipe Pressure7,500 psi / 571 bar
Active Mud System2,150 bbls / 342 m³
Reserve Mud System2,400 bbls / 382 m³
BOP equipment
Annular13 5/8 inches x 10,000 psi
Double Ram13 5/8 inches x 15,000 psi
Single Ram13 5/8 inches x 15,000 psi

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