2nd set of rigs delivered to Aluto-Langano geothermal project

1,500hp drilling rig by Kerui Petroleum & Gas (source: company)

Recently, the second set of 1500hp geothermal drilling rig independently developed and manufactured by Shandong Kerui Petroleum & Gas Equipment Co., Ltd. was successfully delivered to Aruto Langano geothermal power station in central Ethiopia, so a company release. Drilling was to start April 18, 2021, as we reported.

As the first 50D mating drilling rig and first geothermal energy development project of Ethiopia Electric Power (EEP), it is the largest investment in geothermal energy sector, and also a national project with great strategic significance supported by World Bank.

In this project, Kerui Petroleum & Gas provides two sets of 1500hp geothermal drilling rigs, drilling services, personnel training and related technology transfer and other one-stop comprehensive solutions to Ethiopia Electric Power company for the exploitation of 22 geothermal wells in Aluto Langano. Initial rigs for the project were delivered in August 2020.

The two sets of geothermal drilling rig delivered by this company are independently developed by itself. It has the advantages of automation and integration. It can meet the drilling requirements of petroleum, natural gas and geothermal resources, and adapt to the technological requirements of mud drilling, air drilling and foam drilling, and is equipped with logging, cementing, orientation, gas testing and other equipment.

Facing the severe epidemic situation in the world, Shandong Kerui Petroleum & Gas Equipment Co., Ltd. has successfully completed the commissioning and lifting of two sets of drilling equipment currently, and will officially start drilling soon.

Kerui Petroleum & Gas is an international comprehensive industrial group providing high-end oil equipment, oil and gas field technical services and EPC engineering services to the global oil and gas industry. At present, Kerui’s marketing and service network has covered 57 countries and regions in the world, providing quality services and practical products for more than 8000 customers in more than 80 countries and regions.

Source: Company release via BusinessWire