Oil & Gas Sector — Delaware Basin Operations
Drilling Rig Engagement
A drilling team facing communication gaps, low morale, safety concerns, and inefficient execution worked with ROPE to tighten structure, improve leadership at every level, and raise team ownership. The result was a major drop in safety incidents, less non-productive time, faster trip times, and stronger crew engagement. Below are some Key Performance Indicators over a year.
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-22%
↓ 22.5 → 17.5 days
Avg Days Spud to Release -
-66%
↓ 19.2 → 6.5 hrs
Non-Productive Time (NPT) -
−91%
↓ 22 → 2
incidents Total Safety Incidents -
+12%
↑ 86 → 96 ft/hr
Drilling Efficiency (Code 2) -
−50%
↓ 98.9 → 49.0 hrs
Trip Time Per Well
2024 vs 2025
Operational Hours Per Well
ROPE helped the team reduce time spent across nearly every phase of the drilling process. The largest gains came from tighter coordination, clearer communication, and more disciplined execution during routine operations.
ANONYMOUS — ALL LEVELS
Survey Results
ROPE helped the team reduce time spent across nearly every phase of the drilling process. The largest gains came from tighter coordination, clearer communication, and more disciplined execution during routine operations.
85%
85%
92%
100%
Supervisors & Crew
Field Testimonials
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★★★★★
“ROPE helped provide organization and structure in how we share information and execute daily tasks. Leaders emerged within our group. We are growing stronger as a team daily. I believe ROPE has been the catalyst for this change.”
– DSM
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★★★★★
"There was no communication or guidance or morale or even purpose on this rig. ROPE gave us all avenues and guidance to communicate better with each other with true care and concern."
– Crew Member
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★★★★★
"The collaboration coaches share is outstanding. Crew members are now more active during tour meetings — not shy to speak up. You guys are part of our team."
– DSM
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★★★★★
“I had the attitude of not wanting to be here, didn't enjoy the environment that was on this rig. The utmost caring and devoted members of ROPE have changed that view."
– Crew Member
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★★★★★
All the guys stepped up with accountability and responsibility — they continue to enhance communication and are changing their culture. Culture change: nobody gets hurt, period."
– DSM
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★★★★★
“The biggest problem we had was a toxic leadership environment — it was affecting morale and safety. ROPE coaches helped us see the toxic behaviors and a lot of that has been cut out."
– Crew Member
Incidents Year Over Year
Safety Performance
This reduction reflects stronger accountability, clearer communication, and better adherence to process across the team. Based on standard industry cost estimates, this equates to approximately $3,000,000 in avoided costs tied to incident reduction.
Category
Incident Type
2024
22
Total incidents
2025
2
Total incidents
| Type | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Injury/Illness | 11 | 1 |
| Near Hits | 3 | 0 |
| First Aid | 4 | 0 |
| MTO | 1 | 0 |
| No Meds | 3 | 1 |
PROJECTED COST AVOIDANCE
~$3,000,000 Based on BLS avg $150K per safety incident × 20 avoided incidents
Where Performance Improved
Observed Team Improvements
Operational gains were matched by measurable changes in how the team worked together.
Communication quality and structured debriefs: +70%
Cross-training and crew initiative: High increase
Engagement and ownership of daily tasks: High increase
Leadership emerging from within crews: Clearly observed
Team cohesion and morale: High increase
Chain-of-command utilization: Improved and consistent
These changes supported more consistent execution and reduced breakdowns across shifts and roles.
Increase industry-specific material integration
Hands-on field immersion for coaches
Post-engagement follow-up cadence
Reference materials / session booklets
Ranked
Most Meaningful Topics
ROPE helped the team reduce time spent across nearly every phase of the drilling process. The largest gains came from tighter coordination, clearer communication, and more disciplined execution during routine operations.
Room For Improvement
Areas For Continued Development
Increase industry-specific material integration
Hands-on field immersion for coaches
Post-engagement follow-up cadence
Reference materials / session booklets
