Barge Rig 20 – 1500 HP Inland Barge | Total Drilling Supply LLC

24-hour inland bay barge rig constructed in 2002 and actively worked in Louisiana through 2021. Features National 110M drawworks (2,280 HP input), Varco TDS-11 500-ton top drive, dual Gardner Denver PZ-11 mud pumps powered by 3516 CAT engines, and 1,000 bbl mud system. Barge dimensions 195' x 54' x 12'. Available for purchase at $5M or as-is plus upgrade package to 2,000 or 3,000 HP.

Technical Overview

Key Equipment Specifications

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Barge & Structure

Date in Service2002
Barge Dimensions195' x 54' x 12'
Draft7 feet
MastDSI/National 142 ft, 1,000,000 lb
Substructure30" diameter legs, 1,500,000 lb rated
Rig Type24-Hour Inland Bay Barge

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Drilling Equipment

DrawworksNational 110M, 2,280 HP input
Top DriveVARCO TDS-11, 500 ton
Mud Pumps2x Gardner Denver PZ-11 1,600 HP (3516 CAT)
RotaryNational C275, 27" split, 500-ton
Hook/BlockNational/650G500, 500-ton
Mud Capacity1,000 barrels

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Power & Utilities

Generators(3) 600 KW Caterpillar SR4B + (1) 210 KW standby
Main Fuel Tank39,737 gallons
Drill Water98,024 gallons
InstrumentationMD Totco Rig Sense System (full parameter)
Solids ControlBrandt dual King Cobra shakers, degasser, desilter

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Rig Photos

Barge Rig 20 — full view

Barge rig operations

Rig 20 on location

Capabilities

Key Advantages

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Proven Louisiana Track Record

Actively drilled wells in Louisiana (Jefferson, LaFourche, Vermillion, Plaquemines, St. Charles, Iberia, Terrebonne, St. Mary) 2019–2021 — documented operator history available.

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Upgrade Path to 3,000 HP

Base purchase at $5M. Full refurbished and certified barge at 3,000 HP achievable for ~$40M total, or 2,000 HP AC Ultra upgrade package at ~$35M. Lease rates available.

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Complete Drilling Package

Full drill string included: 18,000 ft of 5" 19.50 lb G-105 drill pipe, HWDP, drill collars, handling tools, and complete auxiliary pump and crane systems.

Complete Data

Full Equipment Status

Barge Overview

Date in Service	2002
Horse Power	1,500 HP
Depth Rating	18,000 ft
Barge Dimensions	195' x 54' x 12'
Draft	7 feet
Purchase Price	$5,000,000

Hoisting System

Drawworks	National 110M, 2,280 HP input
Drawworks Power	3x D-398 Cat engines 760 HP each, National C-300-64-FH torque converters
Mast	DSI/National Angle Leg, 142 ft x 25 ft base, 1,000,000 lb static / 12 lines
Hook/Block	National/650G500, 500-ton
Top Drive	VARCO TDS-11, 500 ton
Swivel	National P-500, 500-ton
Rotary	National C275, 27" split bushing, 500-ton

Circulation System

Mud Pumps	2x Gardner-Denver PZ-11 1,640 HP, 3516 CAT Engines, 11" stroke
Mud Capacity	1,000 bbl total with mixing manifold and hopper
Shakers	Brandt dual King Cobra separators
Degasser	G-10 mud degasser
Desilter/Desander	16-2 mud cleaner

Power System

Generators	(3) 600 KW Caterpillar SR4B + (1) 210 KW Caterpillar SR4 standby
Main Fuel	39,737 gallons
Auxiliary Fuel	4,000 gallons (day tanks)
Drill Water	98,024 gallons
Potable Water	30,000 gallons

Upgrade Pricing

Rig 20 Purchase	$5,000,000
Shipyard Update (120 accommodations)	$10,000,000
Upgrade to 2,000 HP AC Ultra	$20,000,000
Upgrade to 3,000 HP (15K)	$24–25,000,000
Complete 3,000 HP Barge Package	~$40,000,000
Complete 2,000 HP Barge Package	~$35,000,000
Lease Rate (3,000 HP)	$85,000/day
Lease Rate (2,000 HP)	$75,000/day