HDD Drilling Project: Fortescue Metals Group (Solomon Hub, Pilbara WA)   Delivered the first horizontal dewatering wells constructed in Australia for a major open pit mine. Successfully drilled two horizontal wells to 938m and 1,200m measured depth (MD). Installed oilfield-style electric submersible pumps achieving a sustained output of 250L/s. Used innovative horizontal drilling to eliminate the […]

HDD Drilling Project: Heron Island Research Station, University of Queensland (Herron Island QLD)   Executed a challenging HDD project within the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park with strict environmental oversight by regulatory agencies. Conducted a benthic survey to assess subsea HDD exit points, avoiding harm to the coral reef. Completed a geotechnical investigation using vibrocoring […]

HDD Drilling Project: Rio Tinto Iron Ore (Karijini National Park, WA)   Partnered with Rio Tinto to design and deliver an innovative horizontal dewatering well for a large open pit mine. Eliminated the need for in-pit vertical infrastructure, improving safety and efficiency. Drilled to 1,305m MD, with 810m of 16” casing and 173m vertical depth. […]