Efficiency and savings in initial well drilling: driven pipe with Diesel Hammers

Abstract

In the oil industry, every improvement in operational efficiency represents not only a technical advance but also a significant economic saving. The installation of conductor pipe in the initial section of wells has traditionally been performed using drilling rigs in countries such as Ecuador and Colombia. However, in recent years, there has been a growing trend toward the use of diesel hammers as an alternative method for performing the initial section of wells by driving conductor pipe, due to their effectiveness in reducing costs and simplifying operational logistics requirements.