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Aerial view of the T-26A rig with mast raised beside the reserve pit

T-26A

Land Rig 2,000 HP

Drilling depth
20,000ft
Drawworks power
2,000HP
Hookload
1.0M lbs
Status
Active

Rig overview

T-26A is a high-capability land drilling rig refurbished in 2015, engineered for medium to deep drilling operations up to 20,000 ft (6,096 m). Featuring a 142 ft LC Moore cantilever mast, raised floor substructure, and a 2,000 HP National 1320-UE drawworks, the rig delivers reliable hoisting and drilling performance. With a 975,000 lbs hook load capacity, Varco IDS-1 top drive, and a robust mud system powered by three 1,600 HP triplex pumps, T-26A is well-equipped for demanding drilling programs. Its 10,000 psi BOP stack, multiple Caterpillar engines, and solid equipment design ensure high operational efficiency and well control integrity in onshore environments.

Location
Nigeria
Year built
Refurbished 2015
Type
Land rig

T-26A gallery

Aerial view of the T-26A rig with mast raised beside the reserve pit(opens full-size image)T-26A rig site from the air, with camp and pit in the foreground(opens full-size image)Crew in coveralls and hard hats gathered for a safety briefing on the rig(opens full-size image)

Complete specifications

Technical details and capabilities of T-26A.

Basic identification
Year BuiltRefurbished 2015
Drilling Depth Theoretical20,000 ft / 6,096 m
Mast
TypeLC Moore 24481 Cantilever
Height142 ft / 43.3 m
Base25 ft / 7.6 m
N.G.C1,300,000 lbs / 590 t
Hook load975,000 lbs / 442 t
Sub-structure
TypeLC Moore Raised Floor
Height28.7 ft
Casing Load800,000 lbs / 363 t
Setback Load500,000 lbs / 227 t
Drawworks
TypeNational 1320-UE
Horsepower Rating2,000 HP / 1,491 kW
Max Line Pull93,500 lbs / 42.4 t
Drilling Line Diameter1 1/2 inches / 38.1 mm
Auxiliary BrakeBaylor 7838
Top drive
TypeVarco IDS-1
Capacity1,000,000 lbs / 454 t
Torque34,900 ft-lbs / 47,320 Nm
Rotary table
TypeNational C-375
Table Opening37 1/2 inches / 952.5 mm
Drive group
Engine TypeCaterpillar 3512B
Horsepower Rating5 x 1,476 HP
Generator TypeCaterpillar SR4B
Generator Rating5 x 1,400 kVA
Voltage600/460 V, 60 Hz
SCR SystemBentec SCR
Mud system
Pump Type3 x Continental Emsco FB-1600
Horsepower Rating3 x 1,600 HP
Shale Shaker TypeBrandt King Cobra Venom
Shale Shaker3 pcs, single
Standpipe Pressure5,000 psi / 350 bar
Active Mud System856 bbl / 136 m³
Reserve Mud System1,392 bbl / 220 m³
BOP equipment
Annular13 5/8 inches x 10,000 psi
Double Ram13 5/8 inches x 10,000 psi
Single Ram13 5/8 inches x 10,000 psi

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