Discovery 204 (D204) is a 2000HP VFD land drilling rig in the fleet of Charlvon Energy Services Limited (CESL), purpose-built for efficient onshore drilling operations across Nigeria’s shallow to mid-depth prospects. The rig has been deployed on producing and appraisal assets in Imo State, delivering reliable performance for both third-party operators and CESL-led projects.
Operations & Project Experience
Discovery 204 has successfully executed drilling campaigns on:
- Ibigwe-16 (PML 005) for Waltersmith – Ibigwe, Imo State
- Assa-5 (PPL 243) for Charlvon Energy – Assa, Imo State
Across these projects, the rig delivered full drilling scopes with consistent performance and strong operational control.
Performance Achievements
- Stable VFD performance supporting smooth drilling operations and reduced NPT
- Demonstrated suitability for onshore development drilling with repeatable results
- Strong HSSE and execution discipline reflected in dependable project delivery
Rig Capability Highlights
Discovery 204 is a 2000HP AC-VFD land rig with:
- Drilling depth capacity: up to 23,000 ft
- Hookload capacity: 1,000,000 lbs
- 13⅝” BOP stack (up to 10,000 psi)
- High-capacity mud and power systems
- Fully equipped camp facilities supporting up to 200 POB