Geothermal Wells
Sub-contracted to drill two large Open Loop Geothermal wells in County Durham, UK
Project Title
Geothermal Wells
Location
County Durham
Country
United Kingdom
Client
Wilco.com
Business Sectors
Geothermal
Services (Technical Disciplines)
Meehan Drilling Ltd were sub-contracted in to drill two large diameter Open Loop Geothermal wells, working alongside Carbon Zero Consulting and Wyatt Bros.
Using the Dr-24, Meehan Drilling Dual Rotary drilled 17.8 metres of 508 mm casing and installed and cemented 25 meters of 406mm steal casing. Meehan Drilling then drilled open hole at 375mm to a depth of 98.6 meters.
The rig has a flushing head which captures and diverts the returns into a skip.
Project Objectives/Outcomes
Meehan Drilling provided an integrated full service solution from site preparation to decommissioning.
Our Role
Equipment Used:
Foremost DR-24 – Dual Rotary Drilling Rig
Volvo Support Truck
JCB Telehandler
Mini Digger
Drilling Methods:
Dual Rotary Drilling, Down the hole hammer.
Geoscience Ireland Contact
Niall Meehan – niall.meehan@meehandrilling.com