Specialised Drilling & Engineering Services

Advanced techniques, intelligent technology, and heavy-duty equipment.

From initial feasibility to precision execution, Lucas delivers end-to-end drilling and engineering solutions. Backed by our technical expertise, we provide the safety, accuracy, and efficiency required to successfully navigate complex underground environments.

Well Planning & Engineering

With in-house expertise in well planning and engineering, Lucas provides a comprehensive suite of services to optimise the entire lifecycle of your project.

From initial design and feasibility studies to detailed engineering and operational support, our team ensures every well is planned for maximum efficiency, safety, and performance.

Directional Drilling

Lucas undertakes more than 120,000 metres of directional drilling annually, delivering safe, efficient, and innovative solutions such as surface to inseam wells and HDD for mine degasification and dewatering.

We support our clients with our multi-purpose directional drilling fleet and in-house team of engineers and steerers.

Geosteering, Ranging & Well Intersection

Provides advanced directional drilling capabilities including geosteering, ranging, and well intersection expertise in varying ground conditions.

Using BMR, MWD, and LWD tools, we ensure precise wellbore placement, maximise zone residency, and avoid hazards.

GOAF Drainage & Service Wells

Lucas provides leading capability in drilling goaf wells and service bores for mine ventilation, gas drainage,
and production applications.

We specialise in vertical and angled well designs, with the capacity to drill and case wells up to 36” (914mm) diameter, ensuring robust infrastructure for long-term performance.

Exploration Drilling

Our professional drilling crews coupled with our modern well-maintained and multi-purpose rigs are able to undertake a wide range of exploration drilling activities.

Including down hole hammer, diamond core, conventional core and rotary mud drilling.

Well Servicing

Lucas performs well installations, well commissioning and maintenance as well as the installation of surface infrastructure, monitoring systems, gas gathering lines and flares.

Ready to Optimise Your Next Project?

Whether you need complex directional drilling, advanced geosteering, or full-lifecycle well planning, our team has the technology and expertise to deliver safely and on time. Let’s discuss how we can support your operational goals.