Major Companies Owning Land Rigs in Oman and Their Rig Counts

Here are some of the major companies operating land drilling rigs in Oman and their respective rig counts:

1. Petroleum Development Oman (PDO)

• Rig Count: 20 rigs

• Description: PDO is the leading oil and gas exploration and production company in Oman, handling a
substantial portion of the country's oil production. They operate a significant number of rigs dedicated to
various drilling activities and have made extensive investments in both onshore and offshore blocks.

2. Abraj Energy Services S.A.O.G

• Rig Count: 11 rigs

• Description: Abraj Energy Services provides comprehensive drilling and well services across Oman. They
operate a fleet of advanced rigs, including semi-automated rigs, and are a prominent player in the Omani
drilling sector.

3. KCA Deutag

• Rig Count: 5 rigs

• Description: KCA Deutag operates multiple land drilling rigs in Oman under long-term contracts. They
focus on delivering high-quality, energy-efficient, and technologically advanced drilling services.

4. MB Petroleum Services LLC

• Rig Count: 5 rigs

• Description: MB Petroleum Services offers a wide range of drilling and integrated well services, including
drilling, well testing, and completion services. They are a significant player in Oman’s oilfield services
sector.

5. Nabors Drilling Services

• Rig Count: 3 rigs

• Description: Nabors operates a modern fleet of land drilling rigs globally, including in Oman. They are
known for their technologically advanced rigs designed for efficient and safe drilling operations.

6. Hydrocarbon Finder (HCF)

• Rig Count: Not specifically mentioned, but they manage multiple wells within their blocks.

• Description: Hydrocarbon Finder, a wholly Omani-owned independent energy firm, operates Block 7 and
Block 15. They have made significant investments to increase production and have installed advanced
facilities to optimize output from their concessions.

Key Concession Holders in Oman

1. Petroleum Development Oman (PDO)

• Concessions: Numerous onshore and offshore blocks, being the largest producer of oil and gas in Oman.

2. Occidental Petroleum (Oxy)

• Concessions: Includes Block 9 and the Mukhaizna field, one of the largest and most productive oilfields in
Oman.
3. BP Oman

• Concessions: Operator of the Khazzan tight gas project, which includes Block 61.

4. Eni Oman

• Concessions: Operates Block 52 in partnership with Qatar Petroleum and OOCEP.

5. Hydrocarbon Finder (HCF)

• Concessions: Holds 100% ownership of Block 7 and 90% ownership of Block 15 (S&T) (S&T) (S&T) (Oman
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