Patterson-UTI Energy Inc., a drilling contractor based in Snyder, Tex., agreed to buy $100 million of rig components from National Oilwell Varco Inc. to build 15 land drilling rigs in 2007. HOUSTON, ...
BANGALORE, Aug 3 (Reuters) - Contract driller Rowan Cos Inc reported a quarterly profit that beat analysts' estimates, backed by strong land rig utilization, and said clients were shifting capital ...