Kuwait
Modern Drilling Company – Kuwait Branch
Established in Kuwait: 2020 – Present
Overview
Modern Drilling Company Kuwait Branch is a subsidiary of SinoTharwa Drilling Company (Egypt), now operating under the unified brand of Modern Drilling Company (MDC). The Kuwait branch is a leading provider of drilling and workover services in Kuwait’s oil and gas sector.
Since its inception, MDC Kuwait has secured two major long-term contracts in the Kuwaiti market, each spanning five years and collectively valued at KWD 100 million (approximately USD 325 million), underlining its strong regional presence and client trust.
Office Location
Address:
No. 7F5, Yaal Mall, 7th Floor Al Dabous Street, Fahaheel Ahmadi Governorate, Kuwait Phone: +965 550 87801
Manpower
• Total Employees: 530
• 380 at WJO
•150 at KOC
• Nationality Breakdown:
• 75% Egyptian
•15% Kuwaiti Nationals
• 10% Other nationalities
• Country Manager: Mr. Haitham Fikry
Fleet & Operations Rig Fleet in Kuwait
• 8 Workover Rigs Total:
• 6 Rigs – 750 HP
•2 Rigs – 550 HP
• All rigs are newly built and equipped to API standards.
QHSE Performance
MDC Kuwait maintains a zero-incident goal with:
• Zero fatalities
•Zero lost-time incidents (LTI)
• Zero recordable injuries We have successfully achieved over 7,000,000 man-hours worked, maintaining a QHSE performance of up to 97%, measured by international leading and lagging KPIs. MDC fosters a proactive safety culture, where all injuries are preventable.
Rigless Units
• 4 Troubleshooting Units
• Operated by 8 Rigless Crews
Clients & Contracts
• Wafrah Joint Operations (WJO):
• Operating 6 Workover Rigs and 8 Rigless Crews
• 5-Year Contract started in July 2021
• Kuwait Oil Company (KOC):
• Operating 2 Workover Rigs
• 5-Year Contracts started in February and May 2023
Operational Performance
• WJO: Up to 1,200 wells serviced
• KOC: Up to 95 wells serviced
• Rig Utilization: Up to 99.5%
Equipment Integrity
MDC’s fleet operates using state-of-the-art technologies and is built to the highest API standards, ensuring safe, reliable, and efficient drilling and workover operations across all client locations.
