MD Cowan Super Single 1000HP Drilling Rig 3

MD Cowan Super Single Rig 3 (MD525-E) is a DC-driven 1000HP drilling unit rated to 12,000 ft nominal depth. Powered by three CAT 3512B prime movers driving Kato 1950kVA/1365kW generators through an AC-SCR-DC system, it features a Rig Tech RT-400BE 1000HP drawworks, IDS 72-foot mast with 550,000 lb hook load, Venture Tech XK-250 hydraulic top drive, and two Weatherford MP-13 1300HP mud pumps. Complete rig ships on 15 trailers. Listed by Oil Rig Leasing Inc., Houston TX.

Technical Overview

Key Equipment Specifications

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Mast & Substructure

Mast MakeIDS
Height72 ft (21.95m)
Max Hook Load550,000 lbs
Substructure Height19.6 ft
Width12 ft

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Drawworks & Top Drive

DrawworksRig Tech RT-400BE, 1000HP
Aux BrakeEaton WCB424
Top DriveVenture Tech XK-250, Hydraulic
TD Capacity500,000 lbs
Max RPM165

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Power & Control

Prime Movers3× CAT 3512B
Generators3× Kato 1950kVA / 1365kW
Power TransferAC-SCR-DC
Working Voltage600V
SCR System4-Bay IDS

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Mud System

Mud Pumps2× Weatherford MP-13, 1300HP
Active Tanks600 BBL
Water Tanks945 BBL
Shale Shakers2× Derrick Flo-Line Cleaner 504
Trailers15

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Rig Photos

Capabilities

Key Advantages

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Super Single Compact Design

MD Cowan Super Single configuration minimizes trailer count to 15 loads for rapid mobilization to tight locations — purpose-built for onshore single-well pad and workhorse shallow-to-medium depth programs.

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Complete Mud Treatment System

Full solids-control train including 2× Derrick shale shakers, 3×10" desanders, 12×4" desilters, mud-gas separator, and vacuum degasser provides turnkey well-control capability.

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Hydraulic Top Drive

Venture Tech XK-250 hydraulic top drive rated 500,000 lb at 165 RPM delivers directional drilling capability without the electrical infrastructure required by AC top drives.

Complete Data

Full Equipment Status

General

Design	MD Cowan Super Single
Model	MD525-E (DC)
Rating	1000 HP
Nominal Depth	12,000 ft
Wireline	1-1/4"
Trailers	15

Mast

Make	IDS
Height	72 ft (21.95m)
Max Hook Load	550,000 lbs
Crown Block	IDS, 7 Sheave, 550,000 lbs
Traveling Block	MD Cowan Integrated 4 Sheave, 550,000 lbs

Power & Control

Prime Movers	3× CAT 3512B
Generators	3× Kato 1950kVA/1365kW
Power Transfer	AC-SCR-DC
Working Voltage	600V
SCR	4-Bay IDS

Drawworks

Model	Rig Tech RT-400BE
Rated Capacity	1000 HP
Aux Brake	Eaton WCB424

Top Drive

Model	Venture Tech XK-250
Type	Hydraulic
Capacity	500,000 lbs
Max RPM	165
Pressure	5000 psi

Mud System

Pumps	2× Weatherford MP-13, 1300HP
Active Tanks	600 BBL
Water Tanks	945 BBL (3×315)
Reserve	945 BBL
Shale Shakers	2× Derrick FLC 504
Desanders	3× 10" Dia.
Desilters	12× 4" Dia.
Degasser	Derrick Vacu Flo-500

BOP / Well Control

Ram BOP	RongSheng 13-5/8" Double, 5000 psi
Annular BOP	RongSheng 13-5/8", 5000 psi
BOP Control	Burnsco 6 Station, 3000 psi
Choke Manifold	Swaco 3" × 5000 PSI

Key Equipment Specifications

Mast & Substructure

Drawworks & Top Drive

Power & Control

Mud System

Rig Photos

Key Advantages

Super Single Compact Design

Complete Mud Treatment System

Hydraulic Top Drive

Full Equipment Status

General

Mast

Power & Control

Drawworks

Top Drive

Mud System

BOP / Well Control

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