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100 Years of Excellence

It started with a handshake

In 1920, Walter Helmerich II and William Payne formed a partnership in the heart of the Texas oilfield. Fast forward 100 years, Helmerich & Payne continues to lead the drilling industry through a commitment to innovation and unmatched reliability.

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Did you know? H&P Goes Global

Did you know that H&P began operating internationally more than 60 years ago?

H&P made the leap into international territory by successfully expanding to Venezuela in 1958. Today, in addition to our US operations, H&P has rigs in multiple Latin American countries and ...

Helmerich & Payne Featured in Tulsa People Magazine

Tulsa People helped us commemorate 100 years of Helmerich & Payne in their latest edition by diving into our rich history in the energy industry and in the Tulsa community.

To learn more about Helmerich & Payne’s history, hard work and philanthropic contributions ...