We are proud to announce that four of our Petroleum Engineering students represented UL Lafayette at the 2026 IADC/S
Big E Drilling Rig 4 Field Trip
Mon, 01/29/2024 - 11:22amUL Lafayette Petroleum Engineering students visited Big E Drilling Rig 4 on Friday, January 26th. Drilling ahead at over 16,500’ directional for gas to 24,500’. They saw all operations – RSS (rotary steerable system), MWD/LWD, MPD, mud testing, mud coolers, well control components, etc. They toured all around the rig, even on the rig floor while drilling. Many thanks to LLOX for this opportunity.