Marine drilling is a very important service that benefits many different people in different circumstances. Simply put, when it comes to marine drilling, Montgomery residents should know that these services help develop areas close to water or underwater so that we can have the modern amenities and lifestyle that we are used to.

But marine drilling is not a simple task by any means. A professional needs to have the right equipment and know what they are doing in order to be successful at drilling underneath the surface of a body of water.

Not too many people are aware of some of the more important aspects that drilling professionals have to consider when they are out on location performing marine drilling. Today, we will be going over some of the things professionals have to think about before they commit to drilling into a body of water.

Understanding Depth in Marine Drilling

There are many aspects of marine drilling that can make it much more difficult than similar drilling endeavors that would be performed on land. The movement of the waves, the lack of visibility, and the presence of wildlife can be problems for drilling professionals.

When it comes to marine drilling, Montgomery residents need to understand that the depth that a professional is drilling at can be one of the most challenging aspects of their work. The deeper the drilling needs to be done in a body of water, the higher the chances of all these other problems becoming bigger issues.

For example, consider how it is easier to see in the bottom of a shallow pond on a clear day than it is to see in the open ocean on a clear day. 

Consider the Specialized Equipment in Marine Drilling

Because of dealing with the logistics of water at these various drilling locations both inland and off the coast of the state of Alabama, a lot of times professional drilling companies have to use specialized equipment in order to make their work easier and efficient.

Many types of drill bits that are used on land would not be suitable for drilling into the surface below a body of water, but some of them can still be used, such as ones that are best in loose or sandy soils.

When it comes to marine drilling, Montgomery should be made aware that the biggest difference when compared to drilling on land are going to be the drilling rigs that the drills are attached to. Many different types of watercraft can be used to stabilize the drilling equipment when working on a body of water. From a large barge to small air boat that can easily be maneuvered.  

*Disclaimer: The views expressed here are those of the authors and do not necessarily represent or reflect the views of Amdrill Inc*

Driving around the city or community that you live in, it is hard to find a type of building or infrastructure development that hasn’t been handled by a professional drilling company at some point in the past.

This just goes to show how important the work is for a professional company that focuses on geotechnical drilling. Montgomery residents might be under the impression that with modern technology and machines, geotechnical drilling is a relatively easy task to perform. While there are some instances where this is true, more often than not this is not the case.

What can help a lot during these instances of working in a new location is if professionals were able to perform some sort of geotechnical investigation to have a better idea of ground conditions, and identify if there are problems that are present.

What is the Point of Geotechnical Drilling Investigations?

Any type of investigation is pretty self explanatory. An investigation is when someone is trying to gain knowledge and information for the future that would better suit them for a specific task at hand, and this is also true when it comes to professionals performing geotechnical drilling. Montgomery residents might not understand what type of information is gained from these investigations or why it is helpful, but they are very important to the work at hand.

For starters, knowing what type of soil and sediments you are dealing with while drilling is very important. A professional drilling company can choose the best equipment to work in specific instances, which can make the work be completed more quickly and more safely. 

Using the wrong equipment on the wrong types of soil and sediments will not only slow things down, but it can potentially ruin specific types of drilling equipment. For example, if sediments are too hard, some types of drill bits can easily break when drilling into them.

Discoveries During Geotechnical Drilling Investigations

Another reason why geotechnical drilling companies will regularly perform these types of investigations when working in new areas is because there are some serious issues that may be lying under the surface of a specific location.

One of the more manageable issues is going to be discovering the presence of groundwater. Water underground does not necessarily mean that all drilling efforts will be wasted, but it does make completing a specific task much more difficult. With the right equipment, this is something that can be easily overcome.

When it comes to geotechnical drilling, Montgomery residents should know that a more serious issue that may stop drilling efforts is when professionals discover a sinkhole during one of these investigations.

*Disclaimer: The views expressed here are those of the authors and do not necessarily represent or reflect the views of Amdrill Inc*

Not everyone is familiar with the geotechnical drilling industry and what happens on a regular basis. Most people are familiar with construction companies or service companies, but not too many people know what goes on at a geotechnical drilling company. 

There are many different services that geotechnical drilling companies handle for their clients around their communities, some of which can find themselves working in dramatically different conditions. Most people assume geotechnical drilling companies are going to be working in bustling cities and large urban centers, but it can also be just as common to find them working in rural areas as well.

When drilling into rural areas, the service is often simply called environmental drilling. Montgomery residents might be under the impression that environmental drilling will not happen too often, but drilling professionals can find themselves working in secluded areas very frequently.

Environmental Drilling for Growing Communities

Geotechnical drilling professionals can be working a lot in areas around the state that are underdeveloped with natural landscape and vegetation. This is because communities all over Alabama are continually growing, and it is important to make room for new buildings and infrastructure.

Because of this, when someone is asked about the conditions of professionals when performing environmental drilling, Montgomery residents should know that professionals can be working in a lot of woodland areas, as well as areas that are covered with a body of water.

Most areas out in nature can be suitable for future development once they have been cleared and prepped. Keep in mind, there are some environmental conditions that would make an environment unsuitable for drilling and development. For example, if there is a large sinkhole present, the area should be avoided.

 Regular Environmental Drilling Services

There are some actions that can be constituted as environmental drilling that is done on a regular basis by drilling professionals. Some of these are done in far remote areas of the country, while others will be done in the backyard of a residential home.

When it comes to environmental drilling, Birmingham residents should know that one common service that is done regularly is with regard to water well construction and sealing. There are many areas of the southeastern United States that have the right geological conditions for water wells to be constructed.

Another common environmental drilling service that is done on a regular basis is simply collecting samples or performing a geotechnical investigation to see what soil and sediment conditions are like at a location.

*Disclaimer: The views expressed here are those of the authors and do not necessarily represent or reflect the views of Amdrill Inc*