Platform, jack-up, and semi-submersible drilling with 15k psi BOP systems and 98.6% average uptime.
Cooper Contractors provides full-service offshore contract drilling across the Gulf of Mexico and select international basins. We operate and maintain Tier 1 drilling units with dual-activity capability, subsea BOP stacks, and 24/7 onshore engineering support. Our crews hold current BOSIET/FOET certifications and IADC WellSharp Advanced credentials.
Our rigs are equipped with Tier 1 drilling packages, dual-activity capability for simultaneous operations, and subsea BOP stacks rated to 15k psi. Each offshore crew holds current BOSIET/FOET certifications and IADC WellSharp Advanced credentials. Onshore, our 24/7 engineering team monitors every parameter in real time, hookload, pump pressure, mud returns, and downhole vibration, and alerts the rig floor before small issues become lost time.
Whether you need a single development well or a multi-year platform drilling program, Cooper Contractors delivers predictable performance, transparent reporting, and a safety record.
We also maintain a unique “no surprises” mobilization protocol. Before any rig moves to location, we complete a 27-point readiness checklist including BOP function tests, crane certifications, well control drill records, and personnel credential verification. This pre-mobilization discipline is why our offshore uptime averages 98.6% and why we’ve never failed a BSEE audit.
Here are some frequently asked questions.
Our jack-up rigs are rated for water depths up to 350 feet. For deeper applications, we operate platform rigs on fixed platforms in water depths exceeding 10,000 feet. Semi-submersible support is available for ultra-deepwater re-entry work. Contact us with your specific depth requirements for a capability assessment.
Both. Cooper Contractors operates company-owned rigs under full management contracts. We also offer “crew-only” services for client-provided rigs or third-party platforms. Our flexible engagement model means you only pay for what you need — turnkey drilling, day-rate, or managed services.
BOP stacks are function-tested monthly and after each trip, per BSEE regulations. All test results are recorded, stamped, and stored in our compliance management system. Clients receive digital copies within 24 hours of each test. We have never failed a BSEE BOP audit in our operating history.
