Our History

Today Easternwell operates with some of Australia’s largest resource companies and provides clients with the convenience of a full service offering in the energy and minerals sectors.

1923: Sides Drilling Contractors was founded offering near-shore jack up barge services.

1946: Gorey & Cole Drillers was founded offering water well services.

1956: Transfield Services was founded offering maintenance, shutdown and asset project management services.

1976: Eastern Well Supply was founded offering seismic drilling services.

1982: Nudrill was founded offering drilling services in the Pilbara region.

1986: Colby Drilling was founded offering reverse circulation and dual rotary drilling services.

1989: Eastern Well Supply redirected their services towards well servicing and purchased their first workover rig under the new identity of Eastern Well Service.

2000: Peak Drilling Services was founded offering green field exploration reverse circulation drilling services.

2007: Eastern Well Service rebranded to Easternwell Group. Easternwell became known for well servicing, drilling and camp management services.

2008: Australian Drilling Services was established through the integration of Sides Drilling Contractors, Gorey & Cole Drillers, Nudrill, Colby Drilling and Peak Drilling Services.

2010: Easternwell Group merged with Australian Drilling Services to become Easternwell.

2011: Easternwell became a subsidiary of Transfield Services.

As one of Australia’s leading energy and mining services providers, Easternwell continues to build on a strong track record of developing innovative solutions that increase safety, efficiency and environmental sustainability.