Parker Drilling is a global contract drilling services provider to the oil and gas industry, offering land and offshore drilling rigs, workover and completion services, and managed pressure drilling solutions. The company’s rig fleet includes mechanically and hydraulically oriented land rigs as well as shallow-water platform rigs designed for operations in a variety of geological settings. In addition to drilling and well services, Parker Drilling offers rental tools, drilling fluids management, and integrated project planning to support exploration and production activities.
Founded in 1934 and headquartered in Houston, Texas, Parker Drilling has built a history of innovation in drilling technology and safety practices. Over the decades, the company has expanded its geographic footprint to serve a diverse client base in North America, Latin America, the Middle East and North Africa. Parker’s operations span onshore basins in the United States and Mexico, offshore platforms in the Gulf of Mexico and Colombia, and work programs in Ecuador and Peru.
The company’s management team, reporting to a board of directors, oversees day-to-day operations from its Houston headquarters and regional offices. Parker Drilling emphasizes operational efficiency, environmental stewardship, and risk management to support long-term partnerships with major and independent exploration and production companies. Through ongoing investments in rig upgrades and digital monitoring systems, Parker Drilling aims to enhance safety performance and reduce nonproductive time across its worldwide fleet.
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