02/12/2025
Australia’s drilling market is about to shift in a big way - and it’s exciting to see the momentum building.
The latest global rig outlook shows a few trends that really stand out:
🔹 High-HP rigs are now leading growth worldwide as drilling moves deeper and becomes more complex.
🔹 Australia’s rig demand could rise 40% by 2030, driven mainly by gas and early-stage shale projects.
🔹 Beetaloo and other pilots have the potential to reshape the entire onshore market here.
🔹 And with a global oversupply of rigs, Australia has a rare chance to bring in higher-spec technology and capability.
For us at Drill and Complete, this shift is a huge opportunity.
It means better rigs, better equipment, stronger operations — and a future where Australia plays a bigger role in the global gas landscape.
We’re ready for that next chapter.
If you’re planning drilling programs for the coming years, happy to share what we’re seeing across the market.
