Over 25 Years
7500 psi Circulating System!
Excalibur Drilling Ltd. operates four identical ultra-heavy tele-double drilling rigs in Western Canada with vertical depth capability of 5,000m (223,400 daN hookload). Over 25 years in business, with over 4,000 wells drilled, Excalibur Drilling’s diligent and experienced team delivers overall lower well costs to clients through our resolute focus on operations utilizing our fit-for-purpose performance equipment.
Privately owned, with a connected and responsive culture, Excalibur Drilling values its client, employee and vendor relationships. Individual attention is absolute in all areas of our service.
Experienced People
RESPECTFUL AND EXPERIENCED
Our team is focused on relationships – respectful on and off the location. Our team has significant drilling experience in oil and gas basins across Western Canada. Our company has drilled over 4,000 wells in our 25-year history in the Deep Basin, Montney (BC & AB), Duvernay, Cardium basins and many more.
CONNECTED AND WELL-TRAINED
Our Rig Managers have been promoted from within the company, trained from the ground up (from Leasehand to Rig Manager). Our people are connected to Excalibur and our culture demands a resolute focus on operations.
RESPONSIVE AND ADAPTABLE
Excalibur Drilling’s diligent and experienced rig crews get the job done (rig move to rig move) while quickly adapting to any new and challenging drilling environments, never compromising performance.
INTERCHANGEABLE CREWS
Our four ultra-heavy tele-double drilling rigs are effectively identical. Equipment and Crews are interchangeable ensuring our people know our equipment and processes, minimizing operational risk.
Performance Fit- For-Purpose Equipment
POWERFUL HOOKLOAD
Our new ultra-heavy tele-doubles have the largest hookloads in the tele-double market. At 223,400 daN, our hookload provides maximum capacity for long lateral lengths.
VERSATILE & COMPACT FOOTPRINT
Our new ultra-heavy tele-doubles are fabricated with a versatile, compact foot print designed for quick rig up times. Our tele-doubles can be configured to adjust to constrained leases and existing infrastructure.
INTEGRATED TOP DRIVE (TESCO 250 HXI)
Our top drives are engineered into the mast with rails and fully integrated (No Torque Tubes),ensuring efficient and safe rig up, with maximum torque translation downhole (maximum torque 24,000 ft.lbs, maximum RPM 200).
CIRCULATION SYSTEM & PUMP DESIGN
Our newest ultra-heavy tele-double is configured with a 7,500 psi circulating system and coupled with twin 1,600 hp pumps. The other three ultra-heavy tele-doubles are also configured with 7,500psi rated circulating system and couple with one 1,600hp and one 1,300hp pump setup that can meet volume and pressure expectations.
SIGNIFICANT RACKING CAPACITY
Our new ultra-heavy tele-doubles have significant racking capacity nearing 6,000m of 4-1/2” CDS40 drill pipe (5-1/4” Tool Joint), reducing pipe handling time.
HIGH TORQUE
Our new ultra-heavy tele-doubles come with 4 ½” CDS40 High Torque Drill Pipe, allowing for better hydraulics and more torque if desired. Rig 12 is being equipped with ST-80 Iron Roughneck.
Contact Us
Contact us below with any questions or project inquiries.
For employment, please send to [email protected], fax 1-403-793-2094, or upload your resume below.
HEAD OFFICE & OPERATIONS
P.O. BOX 2189 – 490 Canal Street
Brooks, Alberta T1R 1C8
T (403) 793-2092
F (403) 793-2094
TF (888) 869-5324
CONTRACTS OFFICE
600, 404 – 6th Avenue SW
Calgary, Alberta T2P 0R9
T (403) 269-2041
F (403) 269-2652