How Operators and CT Rig Companies Work With AnTech's Coiled Tubing Drilling Service

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AnTech's Coiled Tubing Drilling (CTD) service is structured around two distinct audiences: oil and gas operators who want the benefits of directional drilling on their wells, and coiled tubing (CT) rig companies that want to offer CTD to their customers. The site separates these paths into dedicated pages — "Information for Operators" and "Information for CT Rig Operators" — so each party can find the relevant benefits, applications, and partnership route. If you are an operator, start with the operator page to assess fit and then use the Enquire or Contact Us page. If you run a CT rig company, start with the rig operator page to understand the partnership model.

Who the service is for

AnTech describes itself as an innovation company built on people and technology, providing a complete Directional Coiled Tubing Drilling (DCTD) service using its proprietary COLT and POLARIS Bottom Hole Assemblies (BHAs). The service is positioned for two groups:

  • Operators — companies that want to drill directional and horizontal wells, including underbalanced drilling, to tap existing reserves and improve reservoir productivity.
  • CT rig companies — companies that already own or operate coiled tubing units and want to bring CTD capability to their own customers.

The site also notes that CTD technology is suited to energy transition applications: geothermal, mining for critical minerals, drilling for hydrogen, and carbon capture and storage.

If you are an operator

The "Information for Operators" page is the starting point. According to the site, it covers the benefits of using Coiled Tubing Drilling on your wells and where it can be applied.

AnTech states it can:

  • Plan your project and liaise with rig and fluid handling providers.
  • Provide the tools and crew to complete the job.
  • Help you tap into existing reserves and increase the production productivity of reservoirs.
  • Deliver the benefits of directional and horizontal wells while drilling underbalanced.

A practical sequence for an operator:

  1. Read the operator information page to check whether CTD fits your well objectives (for example, accessing untapped reserves in a mature field, or drilling underbalanced).
  2. Review the case studies and resources centre for examples of applications.
  3. Use the Enquire or Contact Us page to start a conversation about your project.

What to verify before enquiring: the site does not publish pricing, lead times, or specific well criteria. Those details need to come from a direct enquiry.

If you are a CT rig company

The "Information for CT Rig Operators" page is aimed at rig companies rather than well owners. The site says it explains why your customers should consider CTD and how to partner with AnTech.

There is also a page on converting your CT unit to E-Line, which is relevant if you are assessing whether your existing equipment can support the service.

A practical sequence for a CT rig company:

  1. Read the CT rig operator page to understand the customer-facing case for CTD.
  2. Check the E-Line conversion information if you are evaluating your current unit's capability.
  3. Contact AnTech through Enquire or Contact Us to discuss a partnership.

What AnTech supplies versus what you supply

Element AnTech Operator / CT rig company
Directional CTD service Complete service —
COLT and POLARIS BHAs Proprietary tools —
Project planning Plans the project Provides well objectives
Rig and fluid handling Liaises with providers May already have providers
Tools and crew Provides to complete the job Hosts the operation
CT unit — Owned/operated by the rig company

This split matters because AnTech positions itself as the technology and service provider, not as the rig owner. The site states it can liaise with rig and fluid handling providers, which implies coordination rather than replacement of your existing contractors.

How to make contact

The site lists two routes: Enquire and Contact Us. Both appear in the main navigation and in the footer. There is also a Live Chat option. The Contact Us page includes "Our Locations," which is useful if you need to know whether AnTech has a presence near your operation.

Where CTD is positioned beyond oil and gas

The site states that CTD technology is ideally suited for:

  • Geothermal applications
  • Mining for critical minerals
  • Drilling for hydrogen
  • Carbon capture and storage solutions

This is relevant if you are an operator or rig company working in those areas rather than conventional oil and gas, since the same service and toolset is presented as applicable.

Common sticking points

  • No published pricing. The site has no pricing links or payment platforms listed, so cost must be established through enquiry.
  • Two different pages for two different audiences. Going to the wrong one wastes time — operators should not start on the rig operator page and vice versa.
  • Equipment questions. If you are a rig company, the E-Line conversion page is the relevant technical reference before you assume your unit is compatible.
  • Project scope. AnTech plans the project and liaises with providers, but the site does not detail contract terms or division of responsibility beyond that. Clarify this in the enquiry.