Large Diameter Drilling, has won the 2011 Green Energy Award for Best Business Innovation sponsored by The Crown Estate.
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Since April 2011, LDD has been in Taboguilla, Panama for Decal Espania, installing 30No. 1056mm diameter piles as part of the Decal bunker terminal expansion. Utilizing the LD408 Reverse Circulation Drilling spread and S-90 Hydraulic Hammer and using LDD's 3D (Drive Drill Drive) installation methodology, 28 of the 30 piles have been successfully installed with the LDD team well on their way to project completion.
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LDD is pleased to announce it has completed its works at the Port Hedland project site for Western Australian base contractor Total AMS as part of the Fortescue Metals Group (FMG) T155 iron ore expansion.
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In conjuction with Acteon sister company MENCK, LDD has reached an important milestone at the Waimea Field, offshore Brazil. LDD has successfully utilized LDD 84" StabFrame (sub-sea piling frame) to install half of the 84" diameter anchor piles in 140m for the construction of the FPSO OSX-1 mooring system for Wellstream.
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LDD meets unusual piling challenges in the Bahamas
Acteon company LDD demonstrated its problem-solving skills when it tackled particularly challenging ground conditions found off Grand Bahama Island in the Caribbean. The ground contained difficult-to-drill hard horizons and grout-swallowing voids, and the installation work needed finishing before the rapidly approaching hurricane season. LDD's answers to these challenges included bespoke drilling equipment and the first-of-its-kind use of pi
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