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Modular Drilling Rig

SJ Petroleum Machinery Co.Ltd a wholly-owned subsidiary of Sinopec Oilfield Machinery Co., Ltd., brings over 80 years of engineering heritage to the global oil industry. We manufacture fully integrated modular drilling rigs designed for rapid transport and quick field deployment across land and offshore projects.

1. Containerized & Skid-Mounted Architecture
Our rigs are engineered from the ground up to fit inside standard shipping containers or on standard flatbed trucks. The structural components (mast sections, substructure modules, and power skids) are designed with built-in lifting lugs and forklift pockets. This modular drilling rig system drastically reduces the need for super-heavy-duty cranes at your entry point, allowing you to rig up using standard global logistics infrastructure.

2. Fast Rig-Up & Rig-Down Times
Time is money. Our "Box-on-Box" and sub-structure designs feature interlocking connection pins and self-aligning guides. You can move from transported cargo to ready-to-drill status in a matter of hours, not days. This is critical for pad drilling operations where you frequently move the rig a few hundred meters to a new wellhead.

3. High-Strength, But Lightweight Steel
We use proprietary high-yield strength steel in our modular mast and substructure components. This allows us to reduce the dead weight of the rig without sacrificing the hook load capacity. Lighter modules mean you can ship them together in a single heavy-lift vessel, or transport them over low-load-capacity bridges to reach remote inland blocks.

Technical Specifications (Modular Rig Logistics & Performance)

Parameter Spec for Land Modular Rig Spec for Offshore Modular Rig
Nominal Drilling Depth 3,000m to 7,000m (ZJ30 - ZJ70) 5,000m to 9,000m (ZJ50 - ZJ90)
Max Module Weight < 25 tons per module < 20 tons per module
Max Single Container Size Fits standard 40ft HC / 45ft containers Designed for OP-90 skid base
Rig-Up Time 12 to 48 hours (semi-assembled) 24 to 72 hours (full assembly)
Connection Type Bolted & Pinned joints (No-weld) Bolted & Slip-fit (No-weld)
Foundation Requirement Concrete pad or steel grillage (min. 300mm thick) Steel grillage on platform deck
Transport Option Truck / Train / Flat Rack Flat Rack / Modular Deck Skid


Application Areas

Our modular designs shine in challenging logistics environments:

  • Infrastructure-Limited Remote Regions: Deep jungle, desert, or mountainous areas where road widths or bridge weight limits restrict heavy-load transport.

  • Multi-Well Pad Drilling: The rapid rig-up capability allows you to literally "pick up and move" the entire rig between wells on a single pad in a matter of hours, saving massive operational costs.

  • Offshore Platform Tender Drilling: Our lightweight modular substructure modules are ideal for tender-assisted drilling (TAD) on jack-up platforms or production platforms with limited crane and deck space.

  • Fast-Track Exploration Projects: When oil prices are high and you need to spud a well in 90 days, our modular rigs are the fastest route from port to drilling.

Product Types

We offer specific modular configurations to match your operational constraints:

  • Containerized Modular Rig (CMR): The ultimate in transportability. The entire rig, including the draw works and control cabin, can be broken down into standard 40ft HC containers.

  • Box-on-Box Modular Substructure (BBS): A robust, heavy-duty design using stacked box modules. This allows for high hook loads (4500kN+) while maintaining the ability to flat-rack ship.

  • Slingshot Modular Mast (SMM): A unique cantilever design where the mast flicks into position hydraulically. Requires no remote crane for mast erection, saving additional lifting costs.

Why Choose Sinopec's Modular Drilling Rigs?

  • A True Integrated Supply Chain: We manufacture the mast, the substructure, and the mud system ourselves. This ensures that the bolt holes between the pump skid and the sub-base align perfectly the first time, avoiding delays during assembly in the field.

  • Proven Global Logistics Track Record: We have shipped complete modular rigs to 6 continents using standard shipping methods. We can provide you with specific weight and dimension data to expedite your logistics permits and customs clearance.

  • Long-Term Serviceability: Modular doesn't mean "disposable." We maintain a massive inventory of replacement wear parts for all modular components, meaning a broken connection pin in Uzbekistan can be shipped in 48 hours.

  • Scalable to Your Project: Our modular design is highly scalable. You can start small with a 3000m rig and later add additional modules to the same base structure to upgrade it to 7000m capability.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q: How many containers does it take to ship a complete modular drilling rig?
A: For a standard ZJ50 (5000m) modular rig, you can expect roughly 40 to 60 containers (40ft HC), depending on whether you include the mud circulating system or source it locally.

Q: Can your modular rigs be assembled without a large mobile crane?
A: Yes, that's a core design feature. The mast uses a self-erecting "jack-up" or "slingshot" mechanism often powered by a hydraulic power unit (HPU) that comes with the rig package. The modules themselves can often be moved into position using standard forklifts or smaller rough-terrain cranes.

Q: What is the foundation requirement for a modular rig?
A: Generally, a flat, leveled concrete pad (or steel grillage) is sufficient. Because the modular base distributes weight differently than a solid skid, we can provide the exact point load calculations required for your civil engineer to pour the foundation.

Q: Is the electrical wiring modular as well?
A: Yes. We utilize quick-connect, heavy-duty industrial cable plugs interlocked with the mechanical modules. This eliminates on-site cable tracing and drastically reduces the risk of electrical mismatch.

Q: What is the difference between your "Modular" rig and a standard rig?
A: A standard rig is often a single welded unit requiring heavy lifts to move. A modular drilling rig is built from separate, transportable building blocks joined by pins/bolts. The main benefits are vastly superior ease of transport and massively faster rig-up/rig-down times.

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