HDD Planning
Successful construction starts with expert planning, to carefully evaluate the risks and requirements
associated with each project.
Entec offers the following Planning services:
Feasibility Studies
Preliminary Investigation
- Pipeline Route/ construction location Optimization
- Work Pad Evaluation
- Site Accessibility and Pipe Layout Consideration
Production Rate Evaluation and Scheduling Forecast
- Supported by Entec's comprehensive databases Entec tracks Internal Key Performance Indicators, to verify budget and schedule forecasts
Geo Technical Evaluation
Borehole Drilling
Used to identify:
- Lithology (Rock or soil types)
- Stratigraphy
- Unconfined compressive strengths
- Potential Penetration rates
- Identification of potential fluid loss zones
Packer Tests
Used to identify:
- Potential fluid loss zones
- Maximum annular pressure for the drill path
3-D Seismic Data, Resistivity and Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR)
Used to identify:
- Consistency of stratigraphy
- Size and extent of fractures in three dimensions
- Anomalies such as boulders, caverns and density pockets
Environmental Studies
Hydrological Investigation
Used to identify:
- 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
Contracting Strategy Optimization
- Match Drilling specifications with qualified contractors
- Develop risk analysis and mitigation program
- Determine suitable pricing structure
- Outline required environmental guidelines
- Outline required health and safety guidelines
- Distribute bid documents to approved contractors
- Evaluate and recommend appropriate contractor





