Top 15 Drilling Companies in India

India is one of the largest oil consumers in the world, and as a result, there are a number of drilling companies in the country that cater to this demand. Here, we take a closer look at the top 15 drilling companies in India, as per their establishment year.

Sr. No.	Company Name	Establishment Year	Products	Location/Address	Owner
1	Oil and Natural Gas Corporation Limited (ONGC)	1956	Crude Oil, Natural Gas, LPG, Naphtha, C2-C3, and other petroleum products	Tel Bhavan, Dehradun, Uttarakhand	Government of India
2	Reliance Industries Limited (RIL)	1973	Crude Oil, Natural Gas, Petroleum Products, Petrochemicals, Refining	Mumbai, Maharashtra	Mukesh Ambani
3	Oil India Limited	1959	Crude Oil, Natural Gas, LPG, and other petroleum products	Duliajan, Assam	Government of India
4	Schlumberger	1926	Drilling Services, Formation Evaluation, Well Testing, Directional Drilling, Cementing	Mumbai, Maharashtra	Olivier Le Peuch
5	Halliburton	1919	Drilling Services, Completion Services, Production Enhancement Services, Testing and Subsea Services	Mumbai, Maharashtra	Jeff Miller
6	Cairn India Limited	2006	Crude Oil	Gurugram, Haryana	Vedanta Limited
7	Baker Hughes	1907	Drilling Services, Formation Evaluation, Completion Services, Production Services, Digital Solutions	Mumbai, Maharashtra	Lorenzo Simonelli
8	Weatherford	1941	Drilling Services, Completion Systems, Artificial Lift Systems, Production Services, Well Construction and Consulting Services	Mumbai, Maharashtra	Mark A. McCollum
9	Nabors Industries Ltd.	1968	Drilling Services, Rig Equipment, Rig Automation, Software, and Drilling Performance Tools	Mumbai, Maharashtra	Anthony G. Petrello
10	Aban Offshore Limited	1986	Drilling Services, Production Services, Drilling Rigs, Marine Services, and Engineering Services	Chennai, Tamil Nadu	Reji Abraham
11	Essar Oilfield Services India Limited	1982	Drilling Services, Workover Services, Drilling Rigs, and Directional Drilling Services	Mumbai, Maharashtra	Prashant Ruia
12	John Energy Limited	1987	Drilling Services, Workover Services, Drilling Rigs, and Directional Drilling Services	Ahmedabad, Gujarat	Jignesh Shah
13	Jindal Drilling and Industries Limited	1983	Drilling Services, Workover Services, and Marine Services	New Delhi, Delhi	Savitri Jindal
14	Dolphin Offshore Enterprises (India) Limited	1979	Drilling Services, Offshore Construction, Diving and Underwater Services, and Marine Operations	Mumbai, Maharashtra	R. C. Sharma
15	Deep Industries Limited	1991	Drilling Services, Workover Services, Gas Compression, and Natural Gas Services	Ahmedabad, Gujarat	G. K. Attri

1. Oil and Natural Gas Corporation Limited (ONGC)

The oldest drilling company in India is Oil and Natural Gas Corporation Limited (ONGC), which was established in 1956. Based in Dehradun, Uttarakhand, ONGC is a state-owned enterprise that is responsible for the exploration, development, and production of crude oil and also natural gas in India. In addition to these products, the company also produces LPG, Naphtha, C2-C3, and other petroleum products.

2. Reliance Industries Limited (RIL)

Reliance Industries Limited (RIL) was established in 1973 and is headquartered in Mumbai, Maharashtra. The company is involved in the exploration, production, and refining of crude oil, natural gas, petroleum products, and petrochemicals. RIL is owned by Mukesh Ambani, one of the richest people in India.

3. Oil India Limited

Oil India Limited, established in 1959, is a state-owned enterprise based in Duliajan, Assam. The company is involved in the exploration, production, and transportation of crude oil, natural gas, LPG, and other petroleum products.

4. Schlumberger

Jindal Drilling and Industries Ltd are incorporated in and is an ISO registered company serving the realm of drilling industry from the year 1983. The company’s diversified sectors of services consists of drilling, manufacturing of pipes, offshore drilling, mud Logging and others.

5. Halliburton

Halliburton, established in 1919, is based in Mumbai, Maharashtra, and offers drilling services, completion services, production enhancement services, testing and subsea services. Halliburton is also one of the largest oilfield services companies in the world, with operations in over 70 countries.

6. Cairn India Limited

Cairn India Limited is a subsidiary of Vedanta Limited and was established in 2006. The company is based in Gurugram, Haryana, and focuses solely on the production of crude oil.

7. Baker Hughes

Baker Hughes, established in 1907 and headquartered in Mumbai, Maharashtra, offers drilling services, formation evaluation, completion services, production services, and digital solutions. Baker Hughes is a subsidiary of General Electric, and has operations in over 120 countries.

8. Weatherford

Weatherford, established in 1941 and based in Mumbai, Maharashtra, provides drilling services, completion systems, artificial lift systems, production services, well construction and consulting services. Weatherford has operations in over 80 countries, and is known for its innovative technologies and solutions.

9. Nabors Industries Ltd.

Nabors Industries Ltd. is a leading drilling company that has been serving the oil and gas industry for over 50 years. The company was founded in 1968 and its headquarter is in Houston, Texas. It has operations in over 20 countries.

10. Aban Offshore Limited

Aban Offshore Limited is a leading offshore drilling contractor in India that has been providing drilling services to oil and gas companies since 1986. The company specializes in offshore drilling services and has a large fleet of drilling rigs, including jack-up rigs, drillships, and a semi-submersible rig. The company operates in India as well as in other countries such as the Middle East, Africa, and Southeast Asia.

11. Essar Oilfield Services India Limited

Essar Oilfield Services India Limited is a leading offshore drilling company in India that provides drilling services to the oil and gas industry. The company was founded in 1983 and has its headquarters in Mumbai. Essar Oilfield Services India Limited operates a fleet of modern, high-specification drilling rigs and provides a range of drilling-related services, including drilling, workover, and completion services.

12. John Energy Limited

John Energy Limited is a leading onshore drilling company in India that provides drilling and related services to oil and gas companies. The company was established in 1987 and has its headquarters in Ahmedabad, Gujarat. John Energy Limited operates a large fleet of onshore drilling rigs and offers a range of drilling-related services, including well testing, workover, and cementing.

13. Jindal Drilling and Industries Limited

Jindal Drilling and Industries Limited is one of the leading onshore drilling companies in India that provides drilling services to the oil and also gas industry. The company was established in 1983 and is headquartered in New Delhi. Jindal Drilling and Industries Limited operates a fleet of modern, high-specification drilling rigs and offers a range of drilling-related services, including drilling, workover, and completion services..

14. Dolphin Offshore Enterprises (India) Limited

Dolphin Offshore Enterprises (India) Limited is a leading offshore construction and shipbuilding company in India that provides a different range of services to the oil and gas industry. The company was established in 1979 and is headquartered in Mumbai. Dolphin Offshore Enterprises (India) Limited operates a fleet of specialized vessels and offers a range of services, including offshore construction, underwater services, and shipbuilding.

15. Deep Industries Limited

Deep Industries Limited is a leading onshore drilling company in India that provides drilling and related services to the oil and gas industry. The company was established in 1991 and is headquartered in Ahmedabad, Gujarat. Deep Industries Limited operates a large fleet of onshore drilling rigs and offers a range of drilling-related services, including workover, completion, and well testing services.