JanFeb2021

 Sage Geosystems, a geothermal energy development venture led by former oil and gas executives has announced a significant funding package
GEOTHERMAL

Former oil & gas execs turn to geothermal investment funding

Geothermal business established by former oil & gas execs gets significant funding support

04 February 2021

Are we feeling positive yet?
VIEWPOINT

Are we feeling positive yet?

GDI's editor considers what a Biden presidency means for the drilling industry

29 January 2021

 When working in extreme conditions GeoSonic Drilling adapts its drill rigs to protect both the equipment and the drill crew
SITE INVESTIGATION

Taking it to the extreme

What does it take to prepare machinery and staff for site investigation work in extreme conditions

28 January 2021

 The joint venture Perfect Circle was commissioned by Highways England to undertake the ground investigation work for the proposed Lower Thames Crossing
CORE SAMPLING

Ground investigation on one of the UK biggest infrastructure projects

How multiple ground investigations for a major infrastructure project in the UK were coordinated

25 January 2021

 The floor of a data centre is treated with vibro stone columns to avoid piling a floor. Studies show that vibro stone columns can provide a 93 to 96 per cent reduction in embodied CO2 compared to piling solutions
PILING

Ground improvement - saving money, time and energy

How the building sector can save time and money on deep foundations while helping the environment

20 January 2021

 When it comes to assessing core samples from seabed locations for windfarm foundations it is important to employ consultants that fully understand the subsurface characteristics
SITE INVESTIGATION

Specification of geotechnical site investigations for offshore wind farms

Examining the challenges surrounding site investigation for offshore wind farm projects

18 January 2021

 The CPT rig CPT010, otherwise known as ‘Walter’ is one of In Situ’s larger 21t rigs that can be used on hardstanding site when instantaneous results are needed
SITE INVESTIGATION

Exploring In Situ Site Investigation's wide variety of CPT rigs

Exploring the variety of CPT rigs in In Situ's fleet and how they are used in different situations

15 January 2021

 Boart Longyear has colour-coded its Longyear Diamond Bit Series to make it easier to select and use bits for every type of ground condition, with each colour corresponding to specific hardness ratings found on the standard Mohs hardness scale
MINING

The colourful world of bits

Boart Longyear has colour-coded its Diamond Bit Series to make it easier to select and use them

14 January 2021

PARTNER CONTENT

Geothermal Game Changer

Customer-inspired engineering leads to fieldwork simplified

PARTNER CONTENT

A Sneak Peek at the Future of Drilling Data

Drilling is the first step in an optimised mine value chain, so it is crucial to

PARTNER CONTENT

Gain Ground on the Competition

Rigs, tooling designed for direct push propel profits, production across industries

PARTNER CONTENT

Simplify your geotechnical Jobs

Multi-application drill rigs and enhanced tools boost productivity and profits.