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    Patterson-UTI Energy

    PTEN

    Patterson-UTI Energy is a leading provider of drilling and completions services in the United States, headquartered in Houston.

    Founded
    1978
    Employees
    7,900 (full-time)
    Revenue
    $4.83 billion (FY2025)
    HQ
    Houston, TX
    Land Contract DrillingPressure PumpingDirectional DrillingDrill Bits

    Patterson-UTI Energy, Inc. is one of the largest land drilling and pressure pumping companies in the United States. Headquartered in Houston, the company significantly expanded its footprint through the 2023 merger with NexTier Oilfield Solutions, creating a comprehensive drilling and completions services company. Patterson-UTI provides contract drilling, pressure pumping, directional drilling, and other oilfield services.

    Headquarters

    Houston, TX

    Founded

    1978

    Employees

    7,900 (full-time)

    Revenue

    $4.83 billion (FY2025)

    CEO

    Andy Hendricks

    History of Patterson-UTI Energy

    Patterson-UTI was formed from the 2001 merger of Patterson Energy and UTI Energy. The company grew to become one of the largest US land drillers. In 2023, Patterson-UTI merged with NexTier Oilfield Solutions and acquired Ulterra Drilling Technologies, significantly expanding into completions and drill bit technology.

    Operations & Business Segments

    Patterson-UTI operates a fleet of land drilling rigs and pressure pumping equipment across major US basins, including the Permian Basin, Eagle Ford, Haynesville, Appalachia, and Rocky Mountain regions. The company also provides directional drilling services and drill bits.

    Headquarters Location

    Houston, TX

    Key Specialties & Capabilities

    Land Contract DrillingPressure PumpingDirectional DrillingDrill BitsCompletions ServicesPermian Basin

    Sources

    Checked Oct 23, 2026. Spot an error? Send a correction.

    Frequently Asked Questions About Patterson-UTI Energy

    What does Patterson-UTI Energy do?▾
    Patterson-UTI is one of the largest US land drilling and completions companies, providing contract drilling rigs, pressure pumping (hydraulic fracturing), directional drilling, and drill bit technology.
    Where is Patterson-UTI headquartered?▾
    Patterson-UTI Energy is headquartered in Houston, Texas.
    Did Patterson-UTI merge with NexTier?▾
    Yes, Patterson-UTI completed its merger with NexTier Oilfield Solutions in September 2023, creating a combined drilling and completions services leader.
    What does Patterson-UTI Energy do?▾
    Patterson-UTI Energy is a leading provider of drilling and completions services in the United States, headquartered in Houston.
    Where is Patterson-UTI Energy headquartered?▾
    Patterson-UTI Energy is headquartered in Houston, TX and was founded in 1978.

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