Why is Chad drilling?

The reason: Chad is drilling. In efforts to expand exploration and boost domestic production, the land-locked Central African nation is proving that focusing on basics is a recipe for success. Drilling efforts have translated in increased production and oil revenues, despite several industry setbacks.

How many oil rigs does Chad have?

With seven rigs deployed on its territory since September 2018 according to Baker Hughes GE, Chad counts more rigs than most African petroleum provinces. It is more than Angola, sub-Saharan Africa's second largest producer of oil. It is almost more than Congo, sub-Saharan Africa's third largest producer.

What is a ls100 water well drill rig?

The LS100 is the original small, DIY water well drill rig. It’s economically priced and designed specifically for water well drilling in developing nations. The LS100 efficiently drills a 6-inch borehole to 100 feet in sandy and clay soils.

Who owns Willey well drilling?

Currently owned and operated by Chad Ellis. Servicing WNY and the surrounding areas. We currently have a team of 12 employees. Willey Well Drilling, Inc. services a large variety of customers including homeowners, farmers, schools, government agencies and municipal.

Why is Chad the third largest producer in Africa?

It is almost more than Congo, sub-Saharan Africa's third largest producer. The list continues: it is more than Gabon, Cameroon, or even Equatorial Guinea. The reason: Chad is drilling. In efforts to expand exploration and boost domestic production, the land-locked Central African nation is proving that focusing on basics is a recipe for success.

Why did Chad start a new refinery?

To ensure the growth of its industry, Chad launched the construction of the mini Rig-Rig refinery in 2017 to address crying domestic shortage of petroleum products, granted several new fields to the CNPCIC in the Bongor Basin, welcomed new operator United Hydrocarbons, and renegotiated its debt with commodity trading giant Glencore in 2018.