Upstream Operations

World-Class Drilling Across Every Environment

Upstream Operations

Drilling & Well Services

Al Nassar's Drilling & Well Services division operates across onshore and offshore environments globally. From conventional to deepwater drilling, our teams deploy cutting-edge technology to deliver safe, efficient and cost-effective well solutions.

Our well services portfolio covers the complete well lifecycle — exploration, appraisal, development, workover and abandonment — with HSE performance benchmarks that exceed international standards.

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Drilling & Well Services
Capabilities

What We Deliver

Onshore Drilling
Land rig operations across desert, jungle and arctic terrains with full camp support.
Offshore Drilling
Jackup, semi-submersible and drillship operations for shallow and deepwater wells.
Well Completion
Perforating, stimulation, gravel packing and wellhead installation services.
Workover Services
Re-completion, logging and production enhancement for existing wells.
Abandonment
Well decommissioning and plugging to full regulatory compliance.
Directional Drilling
MWD/LWD technology for horizontal and multilateral well trajectories.
500+Wells Drilled
30+Countries
25yrTrack Record
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Why Al Nassar

Our Differentiators

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Full EPC Delivery
From initial FEED through to commissioning and handover — we own every phase of the drilling project lifecycle.
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Real-Time Telemetry
MWD/LWD sensor data streamed live to client operations centres for instant decision-making.
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Zero-LTI Commitment
Al Nassar drilling operations are governed by rigorous HSE management aligned with OSHA and IADC standards.
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ESG Drilling Practices
Minimising formation damage, reducing non-productive time and deploying closed-loop mud systems.
Methodology

How We Work

Well Planning & Design
Geological data integration, wellbore trajectory modelling, casing design and mud programme specification.
Rig Mobilisation
Equipment transportation, site preparation, BOP testing and crew induction to site-specific procedures.
Drilling Operations
Active drilling phase with real-time monitoring, directional control and fluid management.
Completion & Testing
Perforating, stimulation, wellhead installation and production testing to confirm deliverability.
Handover & Reporting
Comprehensive well data package, core and fluid analysis reports and final regulatory submission.
Standards & Certifications

Built to International Standards

Every Al Nassar project is executed under internationally recognised codes, standards and management systems. Our certification portfolio reflects a commitment to quality, safety and environmental stewardship that clients and regulators trust.

API Q1ISO 9001ISO 14001OHSAS 18001IADC Accredited
Technology

Tools & Technologies

Rotary Steerable Systems
Continuous rotation for smooth wellbore profiles in complex trajectories.
LWD / MWD
Formation evaluation and directional data acquired while drilling.
Under-balanced Drilling
Minimising formation damage and increasing ROP in sensitive reservoirs.
Managed Pressure Drilling
Precise annular pressure control for narrow-window formations.
Casing-While-Drilling
Simultaneous drilling and casing for unstable borehole sections.
Intelligent Completions
Downhole sensors and flow-control valves for smart well management.
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