Precision Directional is based in Canada but has several US locations. My company has used them in the Marcellus, the Eagle Ford and the Niobrara with overall good results.
A company called CDX Gas has a patented method for drilling CBM laterals using 9.5 - 10.0 ppg drilling mud. To the best of my knowledge they have successfully used the process in the Black Warrior and the Arkoma basins.
Contrary to the others, I would caution against working for a drilling contractor unless you could get with a contractor that routinely performs "turnkey" contracts, where the contractor designs the well and manages the drilling. Most drilling contractors hire engineers to design pump...
