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DRILLING PROJECTS
BMA - North Goonyella Mine
Purpose: Define seam structure utilising SIS drilling
Project Highlights:
268 points of interest have been identified, providing valuable data on geological structures
131 Roof and Floor points have been defined
5 contacts critical for identification of a structure have been defined
132 interactions with Upper and Lower marker bands inseam
96.4% geosteered meters intentionally drilled in-seam
Project Description:
20,974m drilling in-seam
2,507m of build section
5 SIS wells successfully completed
10 SIS lateral arms successfully completed
75 days spent drilling inseam
Glencore - Oaky Creek Mine
Purpose: Pre-drainage of longwall blocks
Project Description: Provide full service offering covering all drilling disciplines and gas drainage management to Glencore, Oaky Creek Mine
Project Highlights:
Drilling and completion of:
30 exploration holes per month
8 Vertical wells per month
2 SIS wells per month (approx 7000-8000m inseam per month)
Intersection of 4 vertical wells
12 Goaf holes per month
Preparation of 18 well pads and associated access tracks
40+ rig moves per month
Installation of 3500m casing per month
Installation of 6000m of conduit per month
Installation of surface infrastructure for 4 wells per month
24 hour monitoring and maintenance of over 95 gas wells and pumping facilities
Anglo American - Multiple Mines
Purpose: Provide exploration drilling, gas drainage and mine infrastructure services across multiple mine sites.
Project Highlights:
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Flexible delivery matching mine requirements
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Design and construction of experimental well designs
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Reduced well costs through drilling efficiencies
Project Description:
Completion of:
Goaf Holes
Large Diameter Service Holes
SIS Gas Drainage Programmes
Borehole Design
Exploration Drilling
Arrow Energy - MGP
CSG
Purpose: Complete lateral programme in depleted reservoir
Project Description:
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Completion of 13 lateral wells
Project Highlights:
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Work with Arrow to overcome challenges associated with drilling in highly depleted zones;
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Solve the challenges of providing well control on 45degree well entry;
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Conventional MWD steering tools used to achieve desired well path;
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Proved EM technology can be used within depleted coal seams.