If natural gas is not in abundance, Rig 56’s durable and powerful diesel engines are used. “Diesel has a very high energy density – almost triple that of natural gas – meaning you get more power from a specif.
[pdf] Patterson-UTI will add 16 super-spec drilling rigs from Pioneer to its current U.S. fleet of 150 super-spec rigs. Patterson, second largest drilling contractor in U.S., said the deal enhances its focus on reducing emissions with additional rigs capable of using natural gas as primary fuel source.
[pdf] If natural gas is not in abundance, Rig 56’s durable and powerful diesel engines are used. “Diesel has a very high energy density – almost triple that of natural gas – meaning you get more power from a specif.
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