Tag: Drilling
Drilling aquifers for a diversified water future for Cape Town
Investing in aquifers is one of the Water and Sanitation Directorate’s strategic interventions, towards introducing new water sources for the future. To prepare for a growing population while navigating the unpredictability...
Embracing intelligence in underground drilling
The world of underground drilling technology is undergoing a significant transformation. This evolution promises not only enhanced precision and productivity but also a wealth of detailed operational data. Moreover, it offers...
Plant and equipment hire services expanded
STEINMÜLLER Africa, a solution provider and manufacturer of equipment to the power and process industry, has expanded its plant and equipment hire services through its Middelburg depot. The company now offers...
Drilling down into commodities success
SOUTH Africa is the number one exporter for platinum, ranks among world-leading export nations for iron, and is a major competitor selling coal on international markets.
The latest available country-specific data shows...
Maersk Drilling divesting jack-ups
MAERSK Drilling has sold the jack-up rig Maersk Guardian (now named Guardian) to New Fortress Energy, and the parties have further entered into an agreement about the sale of the jack-up...
UCT scientists cautious on aquifer drilling
The City of Cape Town’s emergency groundwater drilling programme will be formally scrutinised by an environmental monitoring committee. This is to ensure boreholes are located in ecologically acceptable areas and are...
Councillor Limberg comments on water drill plan
Mayoral Committee Member for Informal Settlements, Water and Waste Services; and Energy, Councillor, Xanthea Limberg says:
"The City has been studying the deep aquifer underlying the Cape Folded Mountain Belt (which runs...
How groundwater can help – not solve – city’s water shortage
As the end of summer finds Cape Town’s water supply in a precarious state, there are options for making relatively quick and expanded use of local groundwater resources – while acknowledging...
Oil and gas discoveries dry up
Companies are putting a brake on exploration and large fields are harder to find.
Discoveries of new oil and gas fields have dropped to a fresh 60-year low, as companies...
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