Algerian National Drilling & Workover Company ENTP

What Algerian National Drilling & Workover Company ENTP does

Algerian National Drilling & Workover Company ENTP (Entreprise Nationale des Travaux aux Puits) is a state-owned Algerian oil and gas drilling contractor, 100% owned by Sonatrach. Founded in 1968 and headquartered at Hassi Messaoud in the Algerian Sahara, the company operates a fleet of 74 drilling and workover rigs (500 to 2,000 HP) and holds 44.3% of the Algerian drilling market. Since formation, ENTP has drilled more than 7,700 wells and completed over 5,000 workover operations, serving Sonatrach, its joint ventures (Bir Seba, Tin Fouyé Tabankort, Berkine, SONATRACH/AGIP, SONATRACH/Amerada Hess, SONATRACH/REPSOL), and international oil companies (Shell, PVEP, PDO, SIPEX Libya).

ENTP's core offering is a vertically integrated service portfolio built around drilling and workover operations. The core product — Forage & Work-Over — is supported by Transport (1,024-unit fleet, 724 specialized vehicles for DTM rig moves), Maintenance Pétrolière (10 workshops, 4 assembly yards, capacity to renovate 10 hoists, 12 rotary tables, 8 top drives, and 12 mud pumps annually), the Tubular Equipment Unit (15,600 API threadings and 98,000 NDT inspections annually), Catering & Hospitality, Engineering, and QHSE. The company is the only drilling contractor in Africa capable of self-performing rig assembly (effort propre), having assembled 6 rigs at 40% national integration. Notable technical platforms include ENTP EYES Real Time (AI-driven decision support center), Green Cabin (solar-powered autonomous Saharan cabin), and the IWCF-accredited training center with CYBERCHAIR CS-1000 3D simulator.

ENTP generates revenue through day rates and project fees for drilling and workover services, awarded via competitive tenders and multi-year contracts with national and international oil and gas clients. The company is structured as an EPE/SPA (state-owned public limited company) with a registered capital of 67 billion Algerian dinars. Internationally, ENTP operates through its wholly-owned ENTP Libyan Branch subsidiary and through direct contracts in Tanzania and Oman, exporting drilling services beyond its domestic core. The company holds ISO 9001:2015, 14001:2015, and 45001:2018 certifications, IADC membership since 1993, and IWCF accreditation since 2020.

Name

Algerian National Drilling & Workover Company ENTP

Legal name

Entreprise Nationale des Travaux Aux Puits (E.N.T.P)

Website

https://entp.dz

Company type

Private

Founded year

1968

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

ENTP is a state-owned Algerian drilling and workover contractor, 100% owned by Sonatrach, operating 74 rigs across Algeria and select international markets and serving as the flagship drilling subsidiary of Algeria's national oil company.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Oil & Gas Drilling and Workover Services

NAICS

Drilling Oil and Gas Wells (213111), Support Activities for Oil and Gas Operations (213112), Oil and Gas Field Machinery and Equipment Manufacturing (333132)

SIC

Drilling Oil & Gas Wells (1381), Oil & Gas Field Services, Nec (1389), Oil & Gas Field Machinery & Equipment (3533)

akta.pro primary industry

Drilling & Workover Rigs (Land & Offshore) (EUALABAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Production Services & Artificial Lift (ESP, Rod Lift, Gas Lift, Chemicals) (EUALABAH), Well Construction & Completion Services (Cementing, Casing, Tubular Running) (EUALABAC), OFS Engineering, Construction & O&M (Field Development, Brownfield, Maintenance) (EUALABAM), Oilfield Equipment Manufacturing & Supply (Wellheads, BOPs, Surface Equipment) (EUALABAL)

Keywords

• Oil and gas drilling services
• Workover operations
• Rig move logistics
• Petroleum equipment maintenance
• Tubular equipment services

Headquarters

HQ city

Hassi Messaoud

HQ country

Algeria

HQ region

Africa

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Drilling and Workover Services: ENTP generates revenue by providing drilling (exploration and development) and workover services to oil and gas companies under contract. As a state-owned enterprise (EPE/SPA) under Sonatrach, it operates on a project-contract basis with national and international clients. Revenue is derived from day rates and project fees for drilling operations, rig mobilization (DTM), and associated services.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

ENTP is Algeria's state-owned drilling and workover contractor, owned by Sonatrach, delivering integrated hydrocarbon-well services for oil and gas E&P companies. Using a fleet of 74 rigs (500-2,000 HP) it drills exploration and development wells, performs workover interventions, relocates rigs (DTM), and supports operations through petroleum maintenance, a tubular equipment unit, transport, catering, engineering and IWCF-accredited well-control training. Services are sold under long-term day-rate and project contracts to Sonatrach, its joint ventures and international oil companies operating in Algeria, Libya, Tanzania and Oman.

Product overview

ENTP (Entreprise Nationale des Travaux aux Puits) is a state-owned oil and gas drilling company and a Sonatrach subsidiary. Its offering is organized as a multi-service portfolio centered on drilling and workover operations, supported by a vertically integrated suite of specialized services. The core product is Forage & Work-Over, which uses a fleet of 67 drilling rigs (500–2000 HP) to drill and maintain hydrocarbon wells. This is supported by Transport services (DTM rig moves with 724+ vehicles), Maintenance Pétrolière (equipment renovation through 10 workshops), the Tubular Unit (API-certified tubular equipment inspection and repair), Catering & Hôtellerie (camp logistics), Engineering (technical assistance), QHSE Management, and IWCF Training. ENTP also offers an innovative solar-powered Green Cabin (Cabine Verte) as a sustainable accommodation solution. The portfolio is rounded out by a planned Training Rig (Sonde École).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Forage & Work-Over (Drilling and Workover Services) Integrated drilling and workover services for hydrocarbon wells executed with 74 drilling and workover rigs (500-2,000 HP), covering exploration, development drilling, well intervention, well maintenance, horizontal, short-radius and underbalanced drilling, and DTM (rig move) operations. Designed for national oil companies, Sonatrach joint ventures and international oil companies operating in Algeria and select African/Middle East markets.
• Transport (DTM Rig Move and Logistics) Rig move logistics (DTM: Démontage, Transport, Montage) and heavy-transport services executed with a 1,024-unit fleet of Kenworth trucks, Mercedes and MAN tractors, cranes (30-60 tonnes), forklifts and utility vehicles. Used to relocate ENTP's 67 mobile drilling workovers and to serve third-party logistics needs across Algerian hydrocarbon basins.
• Maintenance Pétrolière (Petroleum Equipment Maintenance) Petroleum equipment maintenance and rig renovation services executed through ten specialized workshops and four rig assembly yards. Provides annual renovation capacity for drilling hoists, rotary tables, top drives, mud pumps, power generators, BOPs and related drilling equipment, supporting ENTP's own fleet and offering services to other operators.
• Unité Tubulaire (Tubular Equipment Unit) Non-destructive testing (NDT), manufacturing and repair of tubular drilling equipment per API 7-1 standards, tungsten carbide reloading of stabilizers, and management of drill pipe, drill collars and DP HWT inventory, with annual capacity of 15,600 API threadings and 98,000 equivalent NDT inspections.
• Catering & Hôtellerie (Camp Catering and Hospitality) Catering, accommodation and hospitality services for operational staff across ENTP's 67 mobile drilling workovers, living bases and administrative blocks in the Algerian Sahara, designed to sustain crews under remote and harsh conditions.
• Engineering (Technical Engineering Services) Technical engineering assistance to ENTP's operational divisions, including technical specifications for drilling equipment, revamping procedures, technical studies for rig acquisition, documentation and standards, and design projects for upstream drilling operations.
• Formation IWCF (IWCF-Accredited Well Control Training) Accredited well control training delivered through an IWCF-certified center equipped with CYBERCHAIR CS-1000 3D and drawworks simulators, leading to IWCF Level 3 and Level 4 certification for drilling engineers, superintendents, supervisors and site managers.
• ENTP EYES Real Time (Smart Decision Support Center) An AI-driven digital decision support platform operated from the Industrial Base 20 août 1955 that integrates real-time operational data streams from drilling rigs and support services to enable proactive monitoring and faster decision-making across ENTP's fleet.
• QHSE Management System (Integrated Quality, Health, Safety, Environment) Integrated Quality, Health, Safety and Environment management system certified to ISO 9001:2015, ISO 14001:2015 and ISO 45001:2018, governing ENTP's drilling and workover operations and underpinning the company's IWCF compliance and accident-free track record.
• Cabine Verte ENTP (Solar-Powered Autonomous Saharan Cabin) Autonomous Saharan cabin prototype powered entirely by solar photovoltaic energy, co-developed with ENIE (ENIESOLAR), comprising a 27 m² hybrid cabin with two independent rooms equipped with solar air conditioning, solar water heater, TV and refrigerator, designed to reduce diesel consumption of approximately 250 m³/year per remote camp.

Quantifiable outcome

• 44.3% market share of Algerian drilling market
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers11 records

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability2 records

Feature7 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• KERUI (Chinese Consortium)coreTechnology or Integration · 24 February 2026ENTP signed an agreement on February 24, 2026, to purchase four (04) drilling rigs with 1,000 HP capacity each, equipped with the latest drilling technologies, from the Chinese KERUI consortium. This acquisition is part of the strategy to modernize the technical fleet, enhance operational readiness, and strengthen ENTP's position in the drilling sector.
• SIPEX Libyan BranchcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2008ENTP Libyan Branch was established under contract n° 001/2008/065 with SIPEX Libyan Branch, providing drilling services with TP 215 (1,500 HP) rig including Mud Logging service. Successfully completed 11 wells on Libyan soil.
• Weatherford (Joint Venture - IDIS)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2008ENTP entered a joint venture with Weatherford to create International Drilling and Integrated Services (IDIS), operational from September 2008. Each partner contributed 5 drilling rigs (10 total). The partnership aimed to acquire and master new drilling technologies globally and export services.

Scale indicators12 records

Recent moves14 records

Expansion highlights10 records

Direct peers

• ADES Group: Middle East and North Africa-focused drilling and production services provider with rigs across Algeria, Egypt, and Saudi Arabia. Directly competes with ENTP for MENA drilling contracts and shares the Sonatrach/NOC captive-supplier model.
• KCA Deutag: Global land and offshore drilling contractor with significant operations across North Africa, the Middle East, and Europe. Direct competitor to ENTP for land drilling tenders in Algeria, Libya, and the broader MENA region.

Broad incumbents

• Schlumberger (SLB): World's largest oilfield services company offering drilling rigs, directional drilling, and integrated services. Directly competes with ENTP via its drilling segment in Algeria and across Africa.
• Weatherford International: Global oilfield services and drilling equipment provider. Former JV partner of ENTP via IDIS (2008) and direct competitor for drilling services and tubular equipment in Algeria.
• Saipem: Italian-headquartered integrated oilfield services, drilling, and EPC company with global upstream operations. Competes with ENTP on Algerian and Libyan tenders while also delivering drilling, engineering, and maintenance.
• Nabors Industries: Large global land-drilling contractor with international operations including the Middle East and North Africa. Comparable in fleet scale and rig technology class to ENTP's 74-rig fleet.
• Precision Drilling Corporation: Large North American-headquartered drilling contractor with international operations in the Middle East. Comparable in fleet size, drilling technology, and well-servicing capabilities to ENTP.

Regional players

• Egyptian Drilling Company (EGPC subsidiary): State-owned Egyptian drilling contractor serving EGPC and IOCs in Egypt. Comparable national-champion drilling model to ENTP but focused on the Egyptian Mediterranean and Western Desert basins.
• Arabian Drilling Company: Saudi Arabia-based onshore and offshore drilling contractor with regional MENA focus. Comparable to ENTP in scale, fleet composition (500–2,000+ HP rigs), and national-champion positioning.

Emerging players

• Borr Drilling: Pure-play jack-up offshore drilling provider. Less geographic overlap with ENTP but comparable in modern fleet, drilling services delivery model, and target IOC clients in international tenders.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance7 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles11 records

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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