RED MESA ENERGY SERVICES
Rigs
Rig #1
- 1200 S Main Andrews, Texas 79714
- Rig #1 Purchased 2/8/21
- Rig: Red Mesa Rig #1
- Equipment: 2009 Service King Series 500 Pulling Unit
- Rig #1 was Red Mesa Energy Services' first pulling unit purchase.
- The rig has worked for several customers and with several crews over the years.
- After hiring a long-time crew from Formentera, Rig #1 found a permanent home.
- Rig #1 now works every day for Formentera
- Rig #1 does not have a current Cat IV inspection but does have a current Cat III inspection.
Rig #2
- 1200 S Main Andrews, Texas 79714
- Red Mesa Rig #2 purchased 2/22/22
- Red Mesa Rig #2 is a 2008 Taylor Series C500 Pulling Unit.
- Rig #2 successfully completed its Cat IV inspection on June 24, 2024.
- Rig #2 worked for Crescent Energy for four years and previously supported Contango, FDL Operating, and Sheridan Oil & Gas.
- Following Crescent Energy's acquisition of Contango and subsequent reductions in activity, Rig #2 became Red Mesa Energy Services' floater rig.
- The rig currently supports Reverence Operating approximately two weeks each month and provides additional coverage for independent operators as needed.
- The same operator and crew have remained with Rig #2 since Red Mesa purchased the rig
Rig #3
- 1200 S Main Andrews, Texas 79714
- Red Mesa Rig #3 purchased 2/22/22
- Red Mesa Rig #3 is a 2006 Taylor C500 Series Pulling Unit.
- This rig does not currently have a Cat IV inspection. A Cat III inspection was completed in 2025.
- Rig #3 covers all monthly well pulls for Vin Fisher Operating.
- Occasionally, Rig #3 is shared with independent oil producers when approved by Vin Fisher Operating, with the understanding that the rig is returned immediately upon completion of the work.
- This rig continues to operate with the original crew that was hired when Red Mesa purchased the unit.
Rig #4
- 1200 S Main Andrews, Texas 79714
- Rig #4 Purchased 8/24/22
- Rig: Red Mesa Rig #4
- Equipment: 2007 Crown Series 500 Pulling Unit
- Rig works every day for Crescent Energy.
- Previously operated for Contango Operating, FDL Operating, and Sheridan Oil & Gas.
- Cat IV inspection completed November 15, 2019.
- The same crew has operated the rig since the purchase date.
Rig #5
- 1200 S Main • Andrews, Texas 79714
- Red Mesa Rig #5 Purchased 7/14/23
- Red Mesa Rig #5 is a 2009 Taylor Series 500 pulling unit
- Rig #5 was purchased in July 2023.
- Rig #5 does not currently have a Cat IV inspection but has a current Cat III inspection completed in 2025.
- Since being purchased, the rig has worked for several operating companies.
- Red Mesa hired a crew that had worked together for Citation Oil & Gas for more than six years.
- The crew is currently one of the most trusted crews working for Citation and routinely covers remote lease locations that receive limited supervision.
- The crew spends a significant amount of time working out of town and receives daily per diem compensation.
Rig #6
- 1200 S Main Andrews, Texas 79714
- Red Mesa Rig #6 purchased 4/1/25
- Red Mesa Rig #6 is a 1982 Skytop Brewster 500 Series Pulling Unit.
- Prior to purchase, the rig had been refabricated and outfitted with a new engine and transmission
- Rig #6 completed a Cat IV inspection on July 20, 2024, and a Cat III inspection on December 17, 2025.
- Red Mesa purchased Rig #6 and retained the same crew that was operating the unit.
- Rig #6 currently works every day for Crescent Energy and previously operated for Contango Operating.
- The rig continues to provide dependable daily service for Crescent Energy operations
Rig #7
- 1200 S Main | Andrews, Texas 79714
- RED MESA RIG #7 purchased 4/10/26
- 2018 Crane Carrier Company (CCC) 500 Series Pulling Unit
- Red Mesa Rig #7 is a 2018 Crane Carrier Company (CCC) 500 Series Pulling Unit
- The crew hired with Rig #7 had worked for the previous owner, XTO Operating, for more than three years and continues to operate the rig for Hilcorp.
- Rig #7 was purchased in May 2026 and works every day for Hilcorp.
- The rig is supported by a full-time reverse unit operator and a complete reverse unit package.
- Rig #7 has a Cat IV inspection completed on January 7, 2019, and a current Cat III inspection.
- The rig successfully passed an extensive inspection required by Hilcorp safety personnel in accordance with New Mexico OSHA standards.
Rig #8
- 1200 S Main Andrews, Texas 79714
- Red Mesa Rig #8 purchased 6/1/26
- Red Mesa Rig #8 is a 2014 Rig Works Mustang rig.
- The rig was purchased in May 2026 and immediately went to work for Mach Energy, formerly Sabinal Operating.
- The crew was hired from a previous rig company and has been working for Mach Energy and Sabinal Operating for the past three years.
- Rig #8 has a Cat IV inspection completed on February 7, 2019, and a current Cat III inspection completed on the purchase date.
- Rig #8 will be swapped with Red Mesa Rig #9 and moved to Hilcorp by July 25, 2026, due to the required Cat IV inspection.
Rig #9
- 1200 S Main Andrews, Texas 79714
- Red Mesa Rig #9 purchased 7/3/26
- Rig #9 is a 2006 Service King Series 500 pulling unit and is Red Mesa Energy Services' latest rig purchase, acquired in July 2026.
- Rig #9 does not currently have a Cat IV inspection; however, the rig has a current Cat III inspection.
- Rig #9 is scheduled to replace Rig #8 at Hilcorp and will cover operations currently assigned to Mach Energy
- Red Mesa has already hired a crew that is prepared to begin operations once the rig passes inspection and officially replaces Rig #8 at Hilcorp.
BOP & Fishing Rental Department
Red Mesa Energy Services maintains a full BOP and Fishing Rental Department to support
workover and completion operations throughout the Permian Basin. The department
includes BOP control packages, wellhead and pressure-control equipment, fishing tools,
wash pipe inventory, specialty equipment, and a complete rental inventory
- BOP Control Package
- Wellhead & BOP Equipment
- Pressure Control Components
- Fishing & Rental Inventory
- Wash Pipe Inventory
- Fishing Tools
- Specialty Equipment
Rig Photographs

Red Mesa maintains a selection of BOP equipment, fishing tools, wash pipe, and rental inventory to support workover and completion operations.
