Site Preparation:
Clearing and Leveling:
Clear the designated area for the rig, removing any vegetation, debris, or obstacles. Level the ground to provide a stable base for the rig and associated equipment.
Access Roads:
Build or improve access roads to the rig site, ensuring they are suitable for heavy equipment and materials transportation.
Infrastructure:
Construct necessary infrastructure, such as:
Water supply and disposal: Establish a system for obtaining and managing water for drilling operations, including a disposal method for wastewater.
Power supply: Provide a reliable power source for the rig, either through a connection to the local grid or by installing generators.
Mud Pits: Dig and line mud pits to contain drilling fluids (drilling mud), preventing contamination of the surrounding environment.
Reserve Pits: Dig reserve pits for storing drill cuttings (the rock removed during drilling) before they are properly disposed of.
Rathole and Mousehole: Drill holes for the rat hole (for the kelly) and mousehole (for the drill pipe).
Quality Construction
Permitting and Environmental Assessment:
Secure necessary permits and conduct an environmental impact assessment to ensure compliance with regulations and minimize environmental impact.
What you need?
For land-based rigs, construction is relatively faster, often taking between 18 months and three years. This includes site preparation, equipment installation, staff recruitment and so on.
The engines are started and the drilling line is spooled onto the drawworks drum. Once the mast has been raised and pinned, the remaining floor.