Company Uses HDD To Conquer Challenging Soil Condition And Install Natural Gas Pipeline

摘要

When Gary Davidson, president nd co-owner of Drilltech Inc., based in Clarksville, TX reviewed the results of soil sam- pies provided by project owner, Regency Energy Partners, he felt confident the mainline natural gas pipeline project his company was hired to complete in Louisiana would be a fairly routine trenchless installation. At first glance, the only thing that Davidson felt may be somewhat of a challenge was the length. Davidson, who has been involved with drilling and pipeline installations since 1991, founded Drilltech with friend and partner Lance Downs in October 2007. The company has enjoyed steady growth ever since and employs more than 20 people. The installation contractor specializes in trenchless pipeline installations with the assistance of what Davidson credits as the staple of his fleet: a Vermeer® D5OOx5OO Navigator® horizontal directional drill (HDD).