RIG WALKER
Multi-well pad drilling has become common practice for many operators today. Scarcity of land in urban areas encompassed by prolific shale plays and less significant regulations on acreage spacing have influenced a transition away from the conventional approach of drilling one well per location. This more cost-effective method of exploring for and producing natural gas has challenged Drillers to develop more efficient alternatives to traditional "rig skidding" procedures. The RigWalker™ is our answer.
The system consists of four walker modules that attach to each corner of the substructure, all with synchronized operation from a central hydraulic control station. With a robust lift capacity of 2.4 million pounds, the RigWalker™ is capable of lifting and laterally moving the entire drilling structure in one of eight directions, in one foot increments. Its smooth, effortless hydraulic operation is designed to move the rig to engage the next well with minimal preparation, without disconnecting power, and with the fully-assembled BOP stack hanging under the floor and drill pipe racked to full setback capacity... eliminating the need to lay down drill pipe between wells.
At Cactus, we're committed to delivering maximum value for our customers. Specifically designed to maximize safety and minimize non-productive time on multi-well pads, the RigWalker™ has enabled us to provide our clients with an added premium service that is a safe, reliable and highly-efficient alternative to traditional "rig skidding" procedures.
Click the "Multi-Well Pad" links on the left to view example pads designed for 10' and 15' well spacings. Click the "Rig Walker in Action" link on the left to view a short video.
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