WorldWide Drilling Resource

34 JULY 2013 WorldWide Drilling Resource ® Put Your Project on Solid Ground Adapted from Information by Newpark Mats & Integrated Services Drilling and completion operators in the Utica and Marcellus Shale areas of the U.S. face difficult logistical challenges. With demanding and sensitive terrain, the ability to service customers quickly and efficiently can make or break a drilling services organization. For companies like Well Service Group (WSG), in Blairsville, Pennsylvania, dependability is critical to keeping the business moving forward. Each day on the job can offer a new operational hur- dle. Rich Brennan, owner and president of WSG, recalls one such day. “One of our customers had issues with ground stability, which would have delayed drilling for months.” No matter how much gravel was added, cranes and heavy equipment continued to sink deeper and deeper into the ground, halting opera- tions. Fortunate-ly, Brennan had a solu- tion from his years of experience, and months of research trying to identify the best products for his customers. Brennan reached out to Robert Adair, VP of Manufacturing and Northeast Operations for Newpark Mats & Integrated Services (NMIS), a unit of Newpark Resources. After hearing Brennan’s dilemma, Adair visited the WSG main office and determined the heavy-duty nature of WSG’s work and due to their high volume of mat use, the DURA-BASE ® Advanced- Composite Mat Systemwould be an ideal choice. After seeing the benefits, Brennan and his team were convinced they should go with DURA-BASE and saw immediate results. “Unlike other mats we’ve used in the past, which were bolted together, DURA- BASE is engineered as one single piece so it has tremendous load-bearing capac- ity - 600 lbs. per square inch - even on un- stable terrain,” This one-piece system also prevents spills from being absorbed into the mats and helps prevent spills from contaminating ground soil. “By using DURA-BASE mats as a solution for our customer, we ensured that the rig moved on site without delay,” said Brennan. "The performance of the DURA- BASE Advanced-Composite Mats [goes] above and beyond our expectations, and the mats have already helped us make a difference for our customers. Since we started working with Newpark, our busi- ness has grown tremendously. DURA- BASE was the right decision for us, and it’s the right decision for our customers.” In addition to the DURA-BASE mats lasting five times longer than wooden mats, they also weigh less than half of DURA-BASE ® mats are available for both rental and purchase. their counterparts. The ease of transport and installation saves time and money. From the frozen tundra of the Arctic, to the blistering heat of the Sahara, the strength and reliability of DURA-BASE mats make them ideal for maintaining productivity. Their versatility also makes them perfect for temporary roadways, in addition to worksite padding. This has led to widespread adoption of the advanced- composite mat systems in not only the oil and gas industry, but also in the util- ities, pipeline, mining, construction, and heavy haul sectors. Jeff Juergens, president of Newpark Mats and Integrated Services said “With each of the 250,000 mats we’ve produced to date, Newpark’s precision engineering process and proprietary design ensure that they all possess the extreme rugged- ness and advanced performance required for the most demanding jobs.” Core Barrel Assemblies Wireline - large diameter conventional DCDMA - split inner tubes chrome tubes - overshots thin wall core barrels Wireline Drill Rod Heat-treated - five to ten foot sizes B-N-H-HWT casing Reamer Shells & Subs Core Boxes Core Barrel Parts Lifter cases - lifters, broached, dia- mond coated, and slotted - landing rings - brass stabilizers - bearings springs - spear points - IT connectors Core Bits - Drill Bits Casing Bits & Shoes Surface set - impregnated - PCD - TC - TSD Hole Openers & Stingers Special Bits & Equipment Design Quality products manufactured in the USA and Canada ISO 9001:2000 You can pay a lot more for the same quality from the big boys, BUTWHY? www.scorpionengineering.com Jeff Juergens, president of NMIS, congratu- lating Aaron Dugas, production manager for the company’s world-class production facil- ity in Lafayette, Louisiana, at a ceremony commemorating production of the 250,000th DURA-BASE ® Advanced-Composite Mat.