In 1923,
beginning with a small land-based steam rig powered by two 45-horsepower
boilers, brothers Charlie and Arch Rowan founded Rowan Drilling
Company. Rowan has grown and adapted to serve the emerging needs of the
oil and gas industry. Other milestones include:
2010
Rowan
completes acquisition of Skeie Drilling & Production ASA and
obtains three North Sea Compliant (N-Class) jack-up rigs. |
2010
Rowan's first EXL (enhanced LeTourneau Super 116E) class rig is delivered. |
2008
LeTourneau delivers Rowan's first workhorse 240-C class jack-up rig. |
2004
LeTourneau delivers Rowan's first Tarzan Class rig |
1998
LeTourneau delivers Rowan's first Super Gorilla class jack-up rig |
1983
Delivery of its first Gorilla class jack-up further enhances the Rowan fleet |
1978
Rowan's first cantilever jack-up rig is delivered |
1971
Rowan Drilling Company becomes Rowan Companies, Inc. |
1970
The company begins jack-up rig drilling and enhancements to its fleet |
1967
Rowan goes public with an initial offering of 323,000 shares |
1957
The first Rowan crews are sent to drill in Alaska |
1954
Rowan undertakes first platform-mounted drilling job in deep water |
1935
The company buys its first diesel electric rig |
1924
Rowan brings in Simmons No. 1, starting an oil boom in Wortham, TX |
