GEOTHERMAL DRILLING
GA Drilling’s Anchorbit tool uses extend-
able pistons to grip the wellbore wall,
allowing them to absorb the reactive
torque generated by the drill bit as it
moves downhole.

Administration. However, GA Drilling says
it aims to increase the tool’s temperature
rating to 570°F. The company is also tar-
geting an average ROP of 70 ft/hr for the
commercial product. During testing, the
drill bit reached a peak speed of 20 ft/hr
while using the prototype.

Mr Kocis said GA Drilling will take the
data gathered during the initial field tests
and make the necessary design chang-
es. Testing for an updated prototype is
planned for the second half of 2023, with
a finalized version of the tool coming to
market in 2024.

Nabors’ investment in GA Drilling came
on the heels of previously announced part-
nerships with three other geothermal com-
panies: Geo-Z Energy, SAGE Geosystems
and Quaise. Nabors has also provided its
rigs and equipment to GA Drilling for tool
development and testing.

Nabors’ experience in working with
other geothermal companies has given
the drilling contractor valuable insights,
Mr Kocis said, which has been valuable in
helping GA Drilling develop its new tools.

“We’re basically connecting with a new
technology world, working with a compa-
ny that is really experienced in how to get
from this stage that we’re in now with the
tool into the market,” he said. “Our vision is
to help make geothermal anywhere a real-
ity. To have a partner like Nabors, with a
lot of rigs where you can do these projects,
is really helpful for us .” DC
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