EXPLORATION

CT rig proves its worth

A 24-hole scientific drilling campaign of the Delamerian Orogen in eastern South Australia marked the first production-scale field trial of the Minex Cooperative Research Centre’s coiled tubing drilling techniques and the technology proved its value.

The CT rig used in the Delamerian campaign.

The CT rig used in the Delamerian campaign.

The drilling campaign used a combination of conventional and CT drilling, with the CT rig drilling more than 5000m over 18 holes. This trial gave researchers and drill crews the chance to improve the...

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