INTRO
3000 HP AC-VFD LAND RIG
Discovery 202 is a high-capacity onshore drilling rig within the Charlvon fleet, with a strong record of safe, efficient, and reliable performance across Nigeria’s onshore oil and gas assets. The rig commenced active operations in 2023 and has since supported multiple drilling, completion, and workover campaigns for leading indigenous operators.
RIG SPECIFICATIONS
| Rig Designation | Discovery Rig 202 |
| Rig Type | VFD-SCR Land Drilling Rig |
| Rated Horsepower | 3,000 HP |
| Maximum Well Depth Capacity | 30,000 ft |
| BOP System Rating | 15,000 PSI |
| Drive System | Alternating Current (AC) / Variable Frequency Drive (VFD) |
| Manufacturing Standard | ISO 9001 / API Certified |
| Operating Environment | Onshore Nigeria, Multiple OMLs (Delta / Benin) |
CAMP CAPABILITY
Discovery 202 is supported by a fully equipped, self-contained camp facility designed to sustain extended drilling campaigns at remote onshore locations without compromise to crew welfare or operational continuity.
Senior staff accommodation comprises air-conditioned executive caravans with a capacity for 30 personnel. The camp is fully equipped with messing facilities capable of catering for up to 200 persons on board simultaneously, alongside dedicated office facilities for operator representatives, ensuring seamless coordination between Charlvon crews and client teams throughout every campaign.
OPERATIONS & PROJECT EXPERIENCE
Since mobilisation, Discovery Rig 202 has been deployed across multiple oil mining leases, executing exploration, appraisal, development, sidetrack and workover campaigns on behalf of Nigeria's leading upstream operators.
| Field | OML | Well(s) | Scope of Work |
|---|---|---|---|
| Isoko Field | OML 26 | Isoko 10, 8, 9 | Drilling (Top Hole) |
| Sapele Field | OML 41 | Sapele 7, 37 | Workover / Drilling respectively |
| Oben Field | OML 4 | Oben 55, 56, 59, 60 | Drilling, Drilling & Completion |
| Okporhuru Field | OML 38 | Okporhuru 10, 11 | Drilling & Completion |
PERFORMANCE HIGHLIGHTS
Discovery 202 has established a consistent record of technical excellence.
Reliable workover performance
Supporting production optimization
Drilling Efficiency: 99.4%
Achieved on the Isoko-10 well campaign for FIRST HYDROCARBON NIGERIA OML 26, with an average rig efficiency of 99.4% sustained consistently across all campaigns, well above the industry standard threshold.
Repeat deployments for major operators
This reflects confidence in the rig’s capability and crew performance
Successful execution
successful execution of complex drilling and completion scopes
SUMMARY STATISTICS
Discovery Rig 202 continues to be a reliable and high-performing asset in Charlvon's fleet, combining operational discipline, experienced crews and an unwavering commitment to HSSE excellence to deliver consistent drilling outcomes for Nigeria's upstream energy sector.
