What is the first step in drilling a well?

The first step in drilling a well is the planning phase. Members of the oil companies, executive staff and senior exploration team meet to review information associated with a prospect and to get an understanding of the scope of work involved.

What types of drilling rigs are available?

The drilling videos featured here on our website showcase the capabilities of various types of drilling rigs, including water well drilling, auger drilling, core drilling, and more.

What are the different types of drilling rigs offered by Simco?

With a focus on the specific processes involved in geothermal drilling, geotechnical drilling, and water well drilling, these drilling videos enable you to see the differences between the various drilling rigs offered by SIMCO. A variety of geothermal drilling videos allow you to view Air Rotary DTH Hammer and Mud Rotary drilling.

How do I get a drilling permit?

An application for a permit, description of the proposed drilling program, a copy of the plat, the permit fee, an environmental assessment, water allocation, air emissions and land use and disturbance must be submitted. Often companies require additional information as they try to determine optimal locations to drill new wells.

How does a shale well work?

Water, a small amount of chemicals, sand and other province are pumped into the wellbore under extremely high pressure. When the mixture reaches the target zone the pressure forces it out through the perf holes and into the low permeable shale causing it to fracture or crack. This creates a fairway connecting the reservoir to the well.

How is a surface casing drilled?

The hole for the surface casing is then drilled. A drill bit is mounted on the end of the drill pipe as the bit grinds away a mixture of water and additives called ‘Mud’ is pumped into the hole to cool the bit and flush the cuttings to the surface. The pipe and bit are then removed and surface casing is inserted into the hole.