Who is Frontier Drilling?

Formed on April 12th, 2005 by Mac McAlister, Frontier Drilling is private land drilling contractor leading the drilling industry in safety, performance, and integrity. Headquartered in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, Frontier also has operational offices in Utah, Montana, West Virginia and, Texas.

Where are the rig's first drill sites?

The locations of the rig’s first drill site in the Beaufort Sea and the Sivulliq prospect drill site are approximately 45 and 15 miles from shore. When we learn of a mistake, we acknowledge it with a correction. If you spot an error, please let us know at [email protected]. Learn more

What is the fk350mt drilling rig?

The result is the FK350MT; one of the largest, safest, and most efficient A-Frame type drilling rigs in North America. As currently configured, the FK350MT is capable of drilling shaft diameters up to 20 ft. and depths of more than 1,500 ft.

What happened to the gulf rig?

While the rig was recovered, it was irreparable and was scrapped in March 2014. From 1983 to 1993, the rig was operated by Gulf Canada Resources in Northern Canada. She was mothballed in 1993, and in 2005 she was acquired by Shell Plc and underwent intensive refurbishment.

Did Royal Dutch Shell buy a drill rig?

Gary Braasch In 2005, Royal Dutch Shell, then the fourth-largest company on Earth, bought a drill rig that was both tall, rising almost 250 feet above the waterline, and unusually round. The hull of the Kulluk, as the rig was called, was made of 1.5-inch-thick steel and rounded to better prevent its being crushed.

Why was the Arctic rig built?

The rig had been purpose-built for exploring what was now recognized as the last great energy opportunity. The United States Geological Survey said in a series of reports that the Arctic held nearly a quarter of the world’s undiscovered petroleum.