MOBDRILLING
Advanced Petroleum Engineering|Drilling Operations|Technical Advisory Services
Professional Services
Specialised petroleum engineering and drilling advisory services designed to optimise performance, reduce risk and deliver measurable results.
Expertise that drives
performance.
Drilling Engineering
Well planning, design and execution support to optimise performance and reduce NPT.
Wellbore & Reservoir Management
Integrated solutions for wellbore stability, pressure management and reservoir protection.
Technical Advisory
Independent advice to support better decision-making, risk mitigation and cost efficiency.
Global Experience
31+ years of international petroleum engineering excellence across major drilling operations worldwide
International Projects
USA
2012-2016Gulf of Mexico Deep Water, North Dakota Bakken
Indonesia
2016-2018South Sumatra Big Bore Gas Wells
Australia
2017Timor Sea Barossa Field Development
Italy
2005-2014EPCC Engineering Projects
Canada
2010-2012International Engineering Center
Netherlands
2008-2010Petrochemical Engineering
USA
Duration
2012-2016
Key Projects
Gulf of Mexico Deep Water, North Dakota Bakken
Major Achievement
Multi-rig supervision & MPD operations
Trusted by Industry Leaders
Featured Projects
Explore major drilling and engineering projects executed across international operations
Gulf of Mexico Deep Water Drilling
MPD Operations on Solomon and Melmar Wells
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South Sumatra Big Bore Gas Wells
Pioneering MPD/PMCD/MCD operations
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Timor Sea Barossa Field Development
Semi-Sub drilling operations
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Williston Basin Extended Reach Drilling
6 drilling rigs supervision
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International Engineering & Construction
300,000+ engineering man-hours
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Multi-Basin Directional Operations
Horizontal wells for major operators
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Leadership Excellence
Meet the petroleum engineer behind MOB Drilling's success - Mark Basil
Mark Basil
Founder & CEO
A self-motivated and dedicated Petroleum Engineer with over 31 years of comprehensive experience in major Oil & Gas, Power Plant EPCC and MC projects. As the founder of MOB Drilling, he brings a unique combination of grass-roots petroleum/operations engineering and executive management experience to the petroleum industry.
Core Competencies
Leadership Philosophy
"To leverage deep technical knowledge and proven leadership experience to deliver exceptional drilling and petroleum engineering solutions while maintaining uncompromising safety standards and operational excellence."
"Mark displays an unwavering commitment to safety and wells excellence, driving company vision through comprehensive goal setting tailored to inspire team involvement and accomplish effective milestones."
"International experience across 6 countries has taught us that while technologies may vary, the fundamentals of good engineering, strong leadership, and safety excellence remain universal."
Safety Excellence
8 Life Saving Rules implementation and zero tolerance for preventable accidents
Operational Excellence
Proven track record of maintaining <10% NPT through optimized operations
Team Leadership
Experience leading teams of 50+ engineers and technical professionals
Global Perspective
International experience across 6 countries with diverse regulatory environments
Technical Innovation
Pioneer in MPD/PMCD operations and advanced drilling technologies
Professional Excellence
P.E. and PMP® certified with 31+ years of industry-leading performance
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