FAQ
What is mine gas drainage?
Mine gas drainage is the deliberate process of capturing and removing hazardous gases trapped within a coal seam or the surrounding rock strata before, during, or after underground mining operations.
Who We Are
For more than 60 years, Lucas has helped develop Australia's resource sector through industry-leading drilling, degasification, and coal seam gas expertise.
From the degasification of coal mines to the commercialisation of coal seam gas, our comprehensive suite of techniques and equipment ensures the success of every drilling programme.
Fully compliant with the stringent safety, environmental, and risk management systems demanded by major global resource houses.
From initial trajectory engineering and site setup to drilling completion and ongoing well maintenance.
Equipped with purpose-built rigs designed for high-performance directional drilling and deep-hole applications.
WHAT WE DO
Providing technical drilling engineering, end-to-end production, and specialised steering solutions to support Australia’s critical resource and infrastructure projects.
Utilising state-of-the-art down-hole technology, we deliver highly complex horizontal and directional boreholes.
Front-end technical engineering paired with rigorous on-site execution allows us to manage the integrity of the entire drilling programme.
Delivering comprehensive, multi-purpose drilling programs to prove up assets and scale production safely.
Our Key Points
Our average annual performance metrics make Lucas the trusted partner for your drilling programmes.
Wells Successfully Completed
Total Metres Drilled
Precision Trajectories Steered
Casing Strings Ran
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