MD Cowan Super Single 1000HP — ORL Rig 5

MD Cowan MD525-E Super Single 1000HP DC drilling rig rated to 12,000ft depth. Features IDS 72ft mast, Rig Tech RT-400BE drawworks, Venture Tech XK-250 hydraulic top drive, 3×CAT 3512B engines driving through Omron Ross Hill SCR, twin Weatherford MP-13 mud pumps, and full BOP package. Compact 5-trailer package from Oil Rig Leasing Inc., Houston.

Technical Overview

Key Equipment Specifications

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Drawworks

Make/ModelRig Tech RT-400BE
Rated Capacity1000 HP
Aux BrakeEaton WCB424

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Mast & Substructure

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

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Power System

Prime Movers3 × CAT 3512B
Generators3 × KATO 1950 KVA / 1365 KW
SystemAC-SCR-DC, 600V
SCR4 Bay Omron / Ross Hill

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Top Drive

ModelVenture Tech XK-250
TypeHydraulic
Rated Capacity500,000 lbs
Max Speed165 RPM

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Mud System

Mud Pumps2 × Weatherford MP-13 (1300 HP)
Water Tanks945 bbl
Reserve Tanks945 bbl
Shakers2 × Derrick Flo-Line 504

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Well Control

Ram BOPRongSheng 13-5/8" 5000 psi, Double
Annular BOPRongSheng 13-5/8" 5000 psi
BOP ControlBurnsco 6-Station 3000 psi
Choke ManifoldSwaco 3" × 5000 psi

Equipment Gallery

Rig Photos

Capabilities

Key Advantages

01

Compact 5-Trailer Package

ORL Rig 5 ships as a complete 5-trailer package out of Houston — smaller footprint than Rig 4 while retaining the full MD Cowan Super Single specification including IDS mast, top drive, mud system, and well control.

02

AC-SCR-DC Drive Train

Three Caterpillar 3512B prime movers feed through KATO 1950 KVA generators and a 4-bay Omron/Ross Hill SCR system, providing reliable DC traction power at 600V across all rig functions.

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Full Solids Control Suite

Twin Weatherford MP-13 1300HP mud pumps, 2390 bbl total tank capacity, and a complete Derrick solids-control train with de-sander, de-silter, vacuum degasser, and mud-gas separator.

Complete Data

Full Equipment Status

General

Manufacturer	MD Cowan
Model	MD525-E (DC)
Horsepower	1000 HP
Drilling Depth	12,000 ft (nominal)
Wire Line Diameter	1-1/4"
Trailers	5

Mast

Make	IDS
Height	72 ft (21.95m)
Max Hook Load	550,000 lbs

Substructure

Model	IDS
Height	19.6 ft
Width	12 ft

Drawworks

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

Top Drive

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

Power System

Prime Movers	3 × CAT 3512B
AC Generators	3 × KATO 1950 KVA / 1365 KW
Power Transfer	AC-SCR-DC
Working Voltage	600V
SCR System	4 Bay Omron / Ross Hill

Mud System

Mud Pumps	2 × Weatherford MP-13 (1300 HP)
Water Tanks	945 bbl
Reserve Tanks	945 bbl
Active Tanks	600 bbl
Treatment Tanks	410 bbl
Shale Shakers	2 × Derrick Flo-Line Cleaner 504
De-sander	3 × 10"
De-silter	12 × 4"
Mud Gas Separator	Triple S Construction 10 ft
Vacuum Degasser	Derrick Vacu Flo-500

Well Control

Ram BOP	RongSheng Double 13-5/8" 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

Drawworks

Mast & Substructure

Power System

Top Drive

Mud System

Well Control

Rig Photos

Key Advantages

Compact 5-Trailer Package

AC-SCR-DC Drive Train

Full Solids Control Suite

Full Equipment Status

General

Mast

Substructure

Drawworks

Top Drive

Power System

Mud System

Well Control

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