Today’s E&P companies demand rig manufacturers to design drilling equipment with an emphasis on safety and the environment while improving performance, reducing NPT and operational costs.

Drillmec brings it all together in one drilling rig – the HH Series. The evolution of the HH Series began with a simple hydraulic rig for water wells and advanced to one that meets and exceeds current oil well standards for automation, pipe handling, transportation and rig-up.

Since 1993, hundreds of Drillmec HH rigs have been deployed around the world working in extreme climates and in difficult well conditions. The advantages the HH series provides in terms of drilling efficiency, safety and sustainability make it suitable for 90 percent of onshore wells.

ADVANCED AUTOMATION
The HH Series are fully automatic rigs with a hydraulic hoist system that contributes to high performance and security. This rig design features various hydraulic equipment that is largely automated to support drilling processes and controlled from the drillers’ cabin. The integration of DEEP (Drillmec’s Embedded Efficiency Platform) brings to board the use of AI data-driven approach to drilling processes. This enables the use of pattern recognition to produce different operational efficiencies while optimizing drilling operations. The driller and crew enjoy safe and simplified drilling operations while on board.

REDUCED FOOTPRINT
The HH Series is designed with a clear goal of reducing carbon footprint in drilling and production processes. This hydraulic drilling machine features a powerful hydraulic cylinder which is the main hoisting element. It does not have a regular mast structure, drawworks, long wires and travelling equipment as with the conventional rigs. It has a compact design with a reduced height and dropped objects which creates a smaller carbon footprint. Additionally, it has a reduced rig lifecycle GHG emission of roughly 50%, 35% reduction in drilling activities and manufacturing process, and 50% from rig moves which is a big emission reduction when compared to rigs of that size and power.

ENHANCED PERFORMANCE
This hydraulic rig machine is a robust and powerful automated rig offering a high level of safety while delivering outstanding and superlative performance. The advanced automation allows for the central control of most routine drilling operations such as tripping in and out of drill strings with minimal manpower and less time. This ensures proper resource utilization while reducing non-productive time. This hydraulic rig delivers top drive torque range of 13,560 Nm (10,000 lbs/sq.ft.) to 52,230 Nm (38,522 lbs/sq.ft.) and speed of between 120 rpm to 200 rpm. It is available in ratings between 55metric tons (122,000 lbs) to 317 metric tons (700,00 lbs).

FAST MOVING
The HH Series rigs is designed to have a telescopic mast with a single powerful hydraulic system for a quick and fast erection. All the primary components of the rig are mounted on the wheels making it easier, faster and safer to transport between drill sites. It is also easier and safer to rig up and rig down reducing non-productive time.