Having already been unsuccessfully attempted by using the HDD (Horizontal Directional Drilling) method in early 2017, IPC rose to the challenge of completing this crossing with the Direct Pipe® method, even accomplishing a drilling rate of up to 218m in 24 hours.
This 800m, 42” diameter pipeline installation brought several unique challenges to the IPC team including a 60 m elevation change from the top of the pipe string to the lowest point in the drilling alignment and a 10-degree entry angle. Steep slopes needed to be managed during the setup and installation phase.