CWC Ironhand Drilling - Calgary

Oil and Gas Drilling Contractors

Our people are our best asset

CWC Ironhand Drilling is an industry-leading drilling contractor operating in Western Canada. 

Our mission is to provide premium service by using best-in-class equipment crewed by professionals who pride themselves on working safely while maximizing productivity and minimizing costs.

Successful execution of this mission means providing long-term success for our clients, employees and shareholders, creating a safe and rewarding workplace for all.

CWC Ironhand Drilling prides itself in excellence and in hiring qualified people who make the difference in safety and performance every day. Our employees take ownership of their work, they keep their equipment well-maintained and are committed to working safely by adhering to programs initiated by management and executed at all Ironhand worksites.

The Contract Drilling division operates under the trade name CWC Ironhand Drilling and is comprised of 13 electric triple drilling rigs with depth ratings from 3,600 to 7,600 metres and 9 telescopic double drilling rigs with depth ratings from 3,200 to 5,000 metres. All 22 drilling rigs have top drives, 10 have pad rig walking systems, 8 have 7,500 psi pumping systems, 3 have carbon reduction bi-fuel capabilites, and 2 have high line power capabilities. All of the drilling rigs are ideally suited for the most active depths for horizontal drilling in the Western Canadian Sedimentary Basin ("WCSB"), including the Montney, Cardium, Duvernay and other deep basin horizons, and select United States basins including the Permian, Eagle Ford, Niobrara, Denver-Julesburg ("DJ"), Powder River, and Bakken. With operational bases in Nisku, Alberta and Casper, Wyoming, CWC Ironhand Drilling is ideally positioned for the deeper depths of the Canadian and U.S. basins.