Case Studies

Energy: Ituango Hydroelectric Project

The Challenge

A 47° hole with directional drilling (staying within a 50cm radius) had to be achieved for the first time

Our Solution

Master Drilling addressed the following project challenges:

  • Master Drilling embarked on the project, servicing the country’s largest hydroelectric project when it reaches full operation, producing up to 2.4GW
  • The total scope was 2462m (2131m x 4.1 diameter x 90° and 331 m x 2.4 diameter hole with a 47° inclination, drilled with directional drilling)

The Result

Despite project start delays outside of Master Drilling’s control, the project was completed five months ahead of schedule

Project Stats

Type of drilling type Directional drilling
Machine Use of 4 x 3250  DC drive machines
Excavation depth (m) 1 x 331 m x 47° x 2.4 m diameter  and holes between 127 m x 90° and 80 m x 90° x 4,1 m diameter
Diameter 2,4 diameter and 4,1 diameter
Geology Rock conditions: between poor and good formations.
Project Owner Concorcio Ituango
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