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Well-SENSE’s FLI equipment can be transported to a site in a pick-up truck and then deployed by just one technician Credit: Well-SENSE
SITE INVESTIGATION

Exploring efficiency advances in fibre-optic seismic profiling

FiberLine Intervention addresses many of the drawbacks of retrievable encased fibre systems

30 May 2024

Yieldpoint Inc., which provides advanced ground support solutions that strengthen safety for mining and civil engineering applications, is being acquired by Epiroc
MINING

Epiroc to acquire Canadian ground support business

Eprioc continues acquisition programme with the addition of Canadian mining digital support outfit

30 May 2024

Drilling of a 4000m well has begun at the Haute-Sorne geothermal project in Switzerland Credit: Geo-Energie Suisse AG
GEOTHERMAL

Drilling work begins for the Haute-Sorne project

The first drilling of the Haute-Sorne geothermal project, expected to reach 4000m, has begun

29 May 2024

Rowan McGee, Owen Maycroft and Joe Taylor, the drill crew from Dynamic Sampling who assisted JKS Boyles with the UK field trials of the battery-electric Comacchio eGEO 405 drill rig Credit: JKS Boyles
SITE INVESTIGATION

All-electric battery-powered drill rig successfully tested in the UK

The world’s first all-electric battery-powered geotechnical drill rig has been tested in the UK

29 May 2024

The transport and installation of the monopile foundations for the Nordseecluster offshore wind project in Germany will be the first project for Van Oord’s new offshore installation vessel Boreas Credit: Van Oord
PILING

Van Oord wins contract for Nordseecluster offshore wind project

First project scheduled for Van Oord's new offshore XL monopile installation vessel Boreas

29 May 2024

From the vertical main wells, MTD drills horizontal tributaries, making it easier for water to flow between wells. (schematic representation, not to scale) Credit: N. Geissler/Fraunhofer IEG
GEOTHERMAL

Drilling turbine opens the way to municipal heat storage in Germany

Fraunhofer's innovative "Micro Turbine Drilling" technique offers solution to heat storage problems

28 May 2024

The Trimble SX12 scanning total station, being used on the Kidston Pumped Hydro Project, has been described by users as “an instrument like no other” Credit: Trimble
UTILITIES

Going for the gold to create renewable energy

Trimble’s involvement with the construction of the Kidston Pumped Hydro Project in Australia

28 May 2024

An ACB+ quick coupler with an Epiroc HB 2000 hydraulic breaker Credit: Epiroc
MINING

ACB+ excavator attachments acquired by Epiroc

Epiroc has agreed to acquire the French manufacturer of excavator attachments ACB+

28 May 2024

Just Drill’s UK customers getting a demonstration of the Geomachine GM2000 rig, the first 2000m deep rig specifically designed for low-impact, small-footprint geothermal drilling
GEOTHERMAL

The Just Drill story

The inside line on how UK drill rig and parts supplier Just Drill started and where it is going

24 May 2024

Steam rising from the separator during the April 2024 stimulation and circulation experiments at the Utah FORGE site Credit: Eric Larson, Flash Point, SLC
GEOTHERMAL

Major breakthrough for Utah FORGE geothermal project

Circulation test after stimulation proved fluid flow and energy transfer from an EGS reservoir

24 May 2024

PARTNER CONTENT

Massenza Drilling Rigs new Mi45 model on double and oscillating crawler chassis

Mi45 drill rig for water wells for an Italian company producing chemicals.

PARTNER CONTENT

Introducing IQIP's fully integrated Vibro-Hydrohammer combination

IQIP is proud to announce the launch of its newest Vibro-Hydrohammer solution

PARTNER CONTENT

Resource Estimation: Accelerating Outcomes with Subsurface Modelling

Mineral exploration needs increasingly advanced tools to improve efficiency, accuracy

PARTNER CONTENT

Mineral exploration: gaining efficiencies with innovation and local expertise

Amid the energy transition, the exploration drilling space is set for new opportunities