New Technology Drilling Rig

Abstract

Geothermal drilling operations pose some extra requirements for drilling rigs. These are above all sound insulation, small and flexible rig sites. In geothermal drilling, well and casing sizes are bigger than in oil and gas operations making the drilling operation more expensive and technically more challenging. Apart from this, all requirements of oil and gas operations also apply for the drilling rig and equipment. The Herrenknecht TI-350 drilling rig meets both requirements. Standard technologies for rigs are improved and surpassed especially by adopting off-shore drilling technologies for onshore use. Examples are pipe handling and hands-off technology. Sound insulation is implemented in the rig design and the drilling equipment leading to silent drilling operations in inhabited areas. The rig can be set up in inner city locations with its small size footprint and flexible layout.Please check that you put your name(s) in the second and third page headers.