Best Energy has planned a second rig to be deployed later in the week. Over the next three months, the company believes it may be able to deploy up to four rigs in the area. Operations are being centered in Pratt, Kansas, located some 120 miles to the east of Liberal.

Mark Harrington, chairman and CEO of Best Energy, said: “The Central Kansas Uplift is considerably more oil prone then the Hugoton Embayment and Anadarko Basin where Best currently operates. We look forward to bringing our high quality services, value oriented pricing and strong safety record to the area.

“As we service our existing customers in these two areas, we are continuing to develop our plans for a potential expansion into South Texas in the emerging Eagle Ford trend.”