Integral Rig Move Services in Venezuela
Disassembly · Transport · Reassembly · Single contract · 800 T fleet
Complete disassembly, transport and reassembly of land drilling rigs in Eastern Venezuela, Western Venezuela and the Orinoco heavy oil belt. Integrated service under a single contract: cranes, heavy transport, escorts and permits.
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Why planning is everything
A rig move is one of the most complex logistics operations in the drilling cycle: disassembling a rig, moving it to the next location and reassembling it ready for drilling. Every hour lost is compounded cost — idle rigs run thousands of dollars per day and the drilling crew waits. The difference between a predictable rig move and a chaotic one rarely lies in execution — it lies in prior planning.
Origin site disassembly
Sequential disassembly of mast, substructure, power pack, mud tanks, top drive. Identification, tagging and loading-sequence staging.
Transport
Lowboy, tractor-trailer, road escort and permit coordination. Load-sequence optimization to minimize total operation time.
Destination reassembly
Site leveling, substructure assembly, mast raising, system reconnection. Rig delivered to drilling crew ready to spud.
Why operators choose us for rig moves
Single point of contact
Cranes, heavy transport, escorts, permits — all under the same contract. The drilling operator coordinates with one supervisor instead of five different providers.
Advance planning
The best rig moves are won in planning, not execution. Pre-visits to both locations, real weight inventory, route analysis, permits filed before day zero.
Up to 800 T capacity
Heavy-capacity fleet allows moving complete rigs without dependency on subcontractors. From workover rigs to deep drilling rigs, including tandem operations when needed.
HSE and compliance
Rig move plan, JSAs per activity, equipment and personnel certifications, daily progress report. Full documentary traceability for HSE file and operator audit.
Oil geography where we move rigs
Regional base in Eastern Venezuela for fast response in the country’s most active oil zone, and main base in Caracas/Miranda with 24/7 nationwide mobilization capability.
The 4 phases of a rig move
Pre-visit to both locations and data collection
Pre-inspection of origin and destination sites. Real weight inventory, measurements, route analysis, gauge restriction identification, required permits. Deliverable: detailed plan approved before day zero.
Sequential teardown at origin
Mast lowering, substructure disassembly, auxiliary equipment teardown. Each component identified, tagged and staged in optimal loading sequence.
Mobilization to destination site
Coordinated trips with road escorts and filed permits. Optimized sequence: what is assembled first arrives first. Steady rhythm without bottlenecks.
Rig ready to drill
Site leveling, substructure assembly, mast raising, system reconnection. Final inspection and formal handover to the drilling crew with full HSE documentation.
Documented experience in the Venezuelan oil ecosystem
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Common questions from project teams
How long does a typical rig move take?
Depends on rig type and distance between locations. A workover rig move can be completed in 48–72 hours. A deep drilling rig can take 5–10 days. Prior planning is the variable with the greatest impact on actual execution time.
Does the service include heavy transport?
Yes. Integral rig move: cranes, lowboys, tractor-trailers, escorts, permits. The client doesn’t have to coordinate multiple providers. Single point of contact.
Do you work with major operator protocols?
Yes. Experience following HSE protocols of major operators and joint ventures active in Venezuela. Our operators carry current industrial safety certifications and documented experience.
Can you mobilize to the heavy oil belt from Caracas or Eastern Venezuela?
From Eastern Venezuela (regional base in Anzoátegui/Monagas), mobilization time is shorter. From Caracas also viable and done on multiple projects. Optimal base depends on crane capacity required and point-in-time availability.
What crane capacity does a rig move require?
Varies by rig type. Workover and well service: 100–220 T usually sufficient. Medium land drilling rigs: 220–400 T. Deep drilling rigs or large mast movements: 500–800 T or tandem. Prior assessment specifies exact capacity.
How is a rig move priced?
Priced by project, not by day. Proposal includes cranes, heavy transport, escorts, permits, personnel and contingencies. Firm proposal within 24 hours after site visit, price guaranteed for 30 days.
Need to move a drilling rig or plan an upcoming move?
Site visit to both locations, integrated rig move plan and firm proposal within 24 hours. Nationwide coverage with operational base in Eastern Venezuela.
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