Weekend Watch: CAOEC’s Life on a Drilling Rig

Brian Zinchuk

Brian Zinchuk is editor and owner of Pipeline Online

The Canadian Association of Energy Contractors (CAOEC) just posted this video on “Life on a Drilling Rig.” It’s a really good short video explaining the basics of what each rig hand does on a crew. It’s shot on Bonanza Rig 7, and looks almost as good as something Pipeline Online might shoot. Almost.

These days Bonanza Rig 7 is working near Drumheller.

Here’s what CAOEC president and CEO Mark Scholz said on LinkedIn about the video: “Have you ever wondered… where does the fuel for my car come from? … or where does the natural gas that warms my house when it’s -40 come from… well, there is a drilling crew working right now helping provide you with life’s often forgotten luxuries. Check out the latest video from the Canadian Association of Energy Contractors (CAOEC) about life on a drilling rig. If you see one of these folks in your neighbourhood, give them a hug… they deserve it. Just think about how much better life is with energy … Thanks to Bonanza Drilling Inc. for taking the time to share their day with us.”

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