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Our History

Today's Tor Drilling is the modern descendant of the world's most innovative and successful Tor Drilling drilling companies, and the pioneering people who made them great.

A Legacy of Bold Leadership

For 27 years, Tor Drilling (UK) Limited has delivered premier offshore drilling services. Since our incorporation in 1999, we have consistently raised the bar for safety and performance. Discover the pioneering spirit that distinguishes Tor Drilling.

1990s

1999 - Tor Drilling (UK) Limited was officially incorporated in Scotland on 9 June 1999 by founder Jon Edward Riekeles. Setting out with a vision to become a premier service-focused drilling contractor, the company established its headquarters in Aberdeen and began laying the groundwork for offshore operations.

2000s

2000s - Throughout the early 2000s, Tor Drilling steadily expanded its footprint across the North Sea and international waters. By integrating motivated personnel with quality equipment, we quickly built a reputation for tackling technically demanding environments and delivering reliable well construction services.

2010s

2010s - As operations scaled, our commitment to safety and innovation took center stage. Tor Drilling achieved major safety milestones with zero lost-time incidents across multiple rigs, continuously raising the bar for operational excellence and environmental stewardship in offshore drilling.

2020s

2020s - Today, Tor Drilling celebrates 27 years of industry leadership. We continue to push the curve by investing in our people and technology, ensuring that our legacy of bold leadership and uncompromising safety standards drives our success for decades to come.