DrillTec completes 3 km long shore approach for Santos LNG pipeline

DrillTec Serviços de Perfuração, a member of the Conduto Group, successfully completed a challenging shore approach for the Santos LNG pipeline in Brazil. This project is a critical component of the Baixada Santista Gas Supply Structural Reinforcement initiative, aimed at enhancing the natural gas infrastructure in the region.

The Santos LNG pipeline, extending 8.5 kilometres, includes a remarkable 3,010.39 metre long shore approach. This section was developed and executed using Horizontal Directional Drilling (HDD) techniques, overcoming complex geological conditions and stringent environmental restrictions. The project, completed on 19 February 2024, involved the installation of 313 API 5L X-52 Ø16” steel conduits in a borehole traversing 81.09% rock, utilising interception and reaming to a Ø26” diameter. DrillTec’s innovative approach and adherence to international HDD standards ensured the project’s success.

The use of advanced drilling rigs, rigorous planning, and environmental compliance highlight DrillTec’s expertise in delivering high-stakes projects within sensitive ecosystems. This achievement not only underscores DrillTec’s important position in the HDD sector in South America but also contributes significantly to Brazil’s energy transition efforts by facilitating the efficient transport of liquefied natural gas (LNG) from offshore terminals to mainland infrastructure.

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