Drilling Rigs: Learn the Uses and Types

An oil pump jack pumps oil in a field near Calgary, Alberta, July 21, 2014. REUTERS/Todd Korol
CALGARY – ENERGY – Drill rigs are machines that are used to create holes in the sub-surface of the earth. ‘Rig’ is a particular term used to describe complex equipment that is used to penetrate the Earth’s surface, so the machinery that fits under this description can vary quite dramatically. These are massive structures housing necessary equipment used to drill wells