UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): April 10, 2007

ALLIS-CHALMERS ENERGY INC.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Delaware (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)		001-02199 (Commission File Number)		39-0126090 (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)

5075 Westheimer
Suite 890
Houston, Texas		77056
(Address of principal executive offices)		(Zip Code)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (713) 369-0550

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Item 5.02. Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers.

     Effective April 17, 2007, Jeffrey R. Freedman resigned from the Board of Directors of Allis-Chalmers Energy Inc. (the “Company”). Mr. Freedman was elected Vice President—Investor Relations of the Company following his resignation as a director. Mr. Freedman served on the Company’s Compensation and Nominating Committees. Zane Tankel has been elected to replace Mr. Freedman as a member of the Compensation and Nominating Committees.

SIGNATURES

     Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.