AMC Equipment Archives - Page 2 of 2

August 1, 2017

Proactive measures for the borehole

Geodrilling International asks Cory Mackay, of Imdex, about AMC Drilling Fluids & Products’ recently launched borehole optimisation system, the AMC BOS.

September 12, 2017

Scarborough geothermal project

As part of the construction of the Scarborough Beach Pool in Perth, Western Australia, AMC was involved with the supply and management of drilling fluids for the Scarborough Beach Pool Project’s geothermal drilling programme. Adam Jennings, Waterwell Manager for AMC in Perth discusses the achievements and challenges of the project.

January 23, 2018

Solid results: Managing risk with drilling fluids

Drilling fluids are composed of a wide variety of chemicals. While the majority of Drilling Fluid Products are designed to minimise their impact on the environment, there are still those which can pose risks to Health and Safety or which may be harmful to the fauna and flora or contaminate waterways or land areas. Vigilance is required not only during the direct handling of drilling fluids and chemicals but also as part of their wider use in the drilling process.

June 13, 2018

AMC BOS™ doubles metres drilled per day in Chile

AMC Borehole Optimisation System™ (AMC BOS™) successfully controlled fault zones and changing formations at a gold exploration project in Chile. This innovative system was able to have a positive effect on productivity and reduce the consumption of mud and water by effectively managing and preventing lost circulation, high torque and borehole instability.

February 27, 2019

IMDEX MUD AID™ delivers accurate real-time data that leads to increased penetration rates

IMDEX conducted controlled trials of the IMDEX MUD AID™ at a mine site. Over the course of the trial, the IMDEX MUD AID™ provided mud data that allowed drilling crews to be more responsive to changes in lifting capacity and solids content.