Kenya
Geological conditions and suitable drilling solutions for projects in Kenya.
Country Geology
Kenya has highly variable geological conditions ranging from volcanic formations and basalt to unconsolidated clay and sand.
Volcanic and hard-rock zones can require high-energy DTH drilling, while softer overburden may require mud rotary drilling.
Suitable Drilling Methods
DTH
DTH is suitable for hard volcanic and basalt formations where high penetration energy is required.
Mud Rotary
Mud Rotary is suitable where clay, sand and weathered formations require circulation and borehole support.
What the Drilling Rig Needs
High torque rotary capability
DTH capability for hard rock
Mud rotary capability for softer formations
NGE Recommendation
Suitable NGE Drilling Rigs
NGDTH600R
NGDTH600R is suitable for demanding hard-rock and DTH applications.
NGDR2000
NGDR2000 provides a heavy-duty platform for deeper water-well and mixed-formation drilling.
NGDR1500
NGDR1500 is suitable for water-well projects requiring rotary drilling capability.