The international Drilling, Completion, and Workover Services company, Discovery Energy Services, has successfully positioned itself as a market leader in Rigs and Integrated Services in Colombia. This company uses state-of-the-art equipment from well-known American brands certified by the API, such as Loadcraft Industries, Taylor Industries, Cardwell, and Wilson. This has resulted in greater efficiency in the jobs performed and significantly safer conditions for all operations. These modern rigs were manufactured between 2010 and 2013, making them new units known for their high reliability and efficiency, both in operation and mobilization.
To achieve these results, Discovery Energy Services not only has cutting-edge equipment but also upholds the highest industrial safety standards, an outstanding QHSE Management System, a strong commitment to quality in every project, rigorous staff training, and managerial support. This provides safety and confidence to the workers, who are considered the company’s most valuable asset. This has been Discovery Energy Services’ hallmark and what has allowed it to undertake large-scale projects with international-standard companies like Chevron, OXY, Parex, Petrobras, Geopark, Pacific, and Perenco, among others, exceeding expectations and receiving recognition for its performance.
This combination of Technology, Quality, and Safety has led to the company achieving more than three (3) years without lost-time accidents across all rigs and an NPT (Non-Productive Time) rate below 1% during 2013 (across more than 10,000 operational hours); in addition to receiving major recognitions in QHSE, including:
• National Safety Award “White Cross” from the Colombian Safety Council for two consecutive years.
• 96% score in the RUC audit. The company is currently classified in the Excellence Category.
• Recognition from ARL Colmena for three consecutive years for reducing accident rates and achieving the highest RUC ratings each year.
• Recognition from Chevron for its continuous improvement processes during 2012 and 2013.
• Zero accidents and 1,200 cumulative days without lost-time incidents on PAREX projects from 2010 to date.
• Recognition from the ARL for having no occupational diseases reported since the company’s founding.
“Since the company’s foundation, it has been clear that our differentiation strategy is based on a combination of Technology, high QHSE standards, and strong technical capabilities, achieved through the support of around 400 professionals and technicians in our organization. We are committed to doing things differently and with great honesty. We are the only company in the country with a training rig, which ensures the competency of our personnel, thereby reducing the most severe and probable risks from their source. Our commitment to safety is real, and after nearly five years of operations, we can show the industry that we are serious, as evidenced by our safety and performance records,” says Jairo Alfredo Peralta, Chief Executive Officer of Discovery Energy Services.
Likewise, the close of 2012 showed a 3000% increase in revenue compared to 2009, marking significant growth not only for the company but also for the country’s productive sector, creating direct employment and progress for approximately 400 Colombian families.
“It is clear that the Colombian oil industry is undergoing constant change and continuous improvement. Although operations in Colombia have been carried out at high quality and demanding standards—especially in onshore workover and completion operations—for several years, each day we see greater demands from operators with new requirements related to quality and safety. Discovery Energy Services’ goal is to be open to and facilitate these changes, ensuring our sustainability and customer satisfaction. We will always do our best to exceed the standards and improvements proposed by our clients,” concludes Jairo Alfredo Peralta.