Nabors Industries

Nabors Industries is a provider of advanced technology and drilling services to the energy industry, operating one of the world's largest and most advanced land drilling fleets. Founded in 1952 by Clair Nabors as a small land drilling business in Canada, the company now employs approximately 15,000 people and works in roughly 20 countries, including the United States and international markets.

Its technical work spans drilling automation, directional drilling, land and offshore drilling, and the development of drilling software and automation systems. The company builds state-of-the-art software and automation designed to improve drilling efficiency and safety, supported by a robust patent portfolio, and describes itself as a pioneer in drilling automation and directional drilling technologies.

Products and services include the land drilling fleet, which deploys automation technologies and drilling solutions for operational performance; drilling services for land-based and offshore oil and natural gas wells; and the associated software and automation systems. Operating environments range across land drilling, offshore drilling, and oilfield services for oil and gas customers.

The company states an emphasis on maintaining high safety standards and on safe, efficient operational performance across diverse environments. It has been recognised as Oilfield Service Provider of the Year.