This is a 3000 Hp VFD-SCR Land Rig equipped with a 15,000 Psi BOP Systems and can drill up to 29000 ft Deep Well
Discovery 203 commenced drilling operations Heritage in 2025 and Discovery 203 Drilling Rig
Discovery 203 (D203) is a 3000HP high-capacity onshore drilling rig in the fleet of Charlvon Energy Services Limited (CESL), engineered for deep, complex, and high-load drilling and completion operations. The rig commenced field operations in 2025, marking a strategic expansion of CESL’s capability to support more demanding onshore drilling programs in Nigeria.
Operations & Project Experience
Since deployment, Discovery 203 has successfully executed its maiden campaign on the Olomoro Field (OML 30) in Delta State for Heritage Energy, delivering a drilling and completion scope on Olomoro-41. The operation demonstrated the rig’s suitability for full well delivery under challenging subsurface and operational conditions.
Performance & Operational Achievements
- Successfully drilled and completed Olomoro-41 to a total depth of 11,741 ft
- Demonstrated stable performance of a 3000HP VFD/SCR system, suitable for deeper wells and higher hook load requirements
- Validated CESL’s operational readiness to deploy large-capacity rigs safely and effectively
Rig Capability Highlights
Discovery 203 is a ZPEC 3000HP VFD-SCR land rig, designed for wells up to 29,000 ft, with:
- 1.5 million lbs. mast and hoisting capacity
- 15,000 psi BOP stack
- AC Top Drive system
- High-capacity mud system and power generation
- Camp and support systems for ~130 PO

