Feasibility Studies


Preliminary Investigation

  • Route Optimization
  • Work Pad Evaluation
  • Site Accessibility and Pipe Layout Consideration

Production Rate Evaluation and Scheduling Forecast

  • Accurate Project Budgeting and Schedule Forecasting supported by Entec's databases
  • Internal Key Performance Indicator Tracking to verify data used in budget and schedule forecasts

HDD Planning

Geo Technical Evaluation


Options for Geotechnical Investigation

Boreholes to identify

  • Lithology (Rock or soil types)
  • Stratigraphy
  • Unconfined compressive strengths
  • Potential Penetration rates
  • Identification of potential fluid loss zones
  • Packer Tests to identify
  • Potential fluid loss zones
  • Maximum annular pressure for the drill path

3-D Seismic Data, Resistivity and Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR) to identify consistency of stratigraphy

  • Information on the size and extent of fractures in three dimensions
  • Anomalies such as boulders, caverns and density pockets

Environmental Studies


Hydrological Investigation

Identifies

  • In-stream flow rates
  • Water body depth
  • Potential scour depth
  • 100 yr flood levels
  • Ground water conditions

Environmental Investigation
Identifies potential impact to:

  • Fish habitat
  • Water quality
  • Wildlife

HDD Planning