Others are designed for drilling large-diameter, deep wells; mineral or petroleum exploration, surface-hole drilling, or directional drilling. Drilling rigs also differ in terms of compressor type.

Substructures are the structural components of land and water-based ... or other rig components, as well as providing storage space below the main deck. They are customized according to an application ...

In its last weekly release, Baker Hughes Company BKR stated that the U.S. rig count was lower than the prior week’s figure.

In its last weekly release, Baker Hughes Company BKR stated that the U.S. rig count was lower than the prior week’s figure.