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Discovery Drilling Equipment, Ltd. had a pleasure to welcome guests from the leading drilling companies at The Open House in its’ manufacturing facility in Ukraine during October 2009.

The program of Discovery Open House included introduction of the company Discovery Drilling Equipment, Ltd., its’ manufacturing facility in Stryi (Western Ukraine) and the production capabilities. The international specialists and professionals had a possibility to watch Discovery Crawler Rigs built in yard for Weatherford International, Ltd. There are technical characteristics of the shown rigs: 375 ton/340 metric ton, 1500 HP, AC Drawworks, Ambient temperature from -40˚C till +40˚C, Static hook load capacity: 340 metric ton (750 000 lb) with 12 lines (13/8 Drill line), Set back – 205 metric ton (450 000 lb),  Box-on-box substructure, Multidirectional skidding system – 60 m (200 ft) X & 6 m (20 ft) Y, Fully winterized, 400 ton Travelling block, 500 ton Top drive, 27,5 Rotary table).

There were experienced drillers, engineers, mechanical and electrical specialists, project managers, chief executives and other professionals from oil and gas companies of USA, Europe, Middle East and FSU among Discovery visitors. They were impressed by the huge rig building capacity of our facility. High quality of Discovery rigs and equipment were appraised much. Our guests admitted Discovery to be the only one and unique company in the FSU area that build rigs in accordance with the highest world standards. We have still been receiving positive references.

Andrew P. Zagorodnyuk

Discovery Drilling Equipment, Ltd.
Chairman of the Board
+44 020 7408 9494
www.discoveryde.com