Extreme drilling conditions in Scotland

Collaboration was key for Drift Services Group when it came to conquering the elements in a windy wilderness to deliver data. Here the team tells GDI complexities of drilling in Scotland’s extreme conditions and the tactical measures adopted to enable success, including strategic collaboration.

Drift Service Group had to overcome extreme rurality, harsh weather conditions, and communication difficulties on a jobsite in the Scottish highlands

13 October 2023
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When Drift Services Group embarked on a drilling project on a remote site in northern Scotland, the team knew it would face more than a challenge or two.

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