Direct horizontal Drilling ProjectTrans Mountain PipelineThe Trans Mountain Pipeline, originally built in 1953, continues to operate safely. The current Expansion project involves twinning the existing 1,150-kilometre pipeline from Strathcona County, Alberta, to Burnaby, BC. This expansion will increase the pipeline system's capacity from about 300,000 barrels per day to 890,000 barrels per day.
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At a GlanceThe economic impacts of the Trans Mountain PipelineIn recent years, Canadian benchmark oil prices have lagged behind those of their global peers, due to stagnant North American demand, rising North American production, and an oil transportation infrastructure connected primarily to the American Midwest. In response, there are four major pipeline projects under consider ation that, if completed, would carry oil away from Western Canada. One of these—the Trans Mountain Expansion Project— would nearly triple the capacity of the existing pipeline from Edmonton, Alberta, to Burnaby, British Columbia. This report assesses the economic and government revenue impacts associated with the proposed expansion of the Trans Mountain pipeline. |
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Rigs Deployed
| Rig # | Rig Type | Model, Size | Rated Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | MAXI | American Augers, DD 160,000 | 1500m |
| 6 | MAXI | American Augers, DD 440,000 | 2000m |
| 9 | MAXI | American Augers, DD 1,100,000 | 2500m |
| 10 | MAXI | American Augers, DD 1,100,000 | 2500m |
| 13 | MAXI | American Augers, DD 440,000 | 2000m |
| 19 | MAXI | American Augers, DD 440,000 | 2000m |
| 22 | MAXI | American Augers, DD 440,000 | 2000m |
| 16 | LIGHT | Ditch Witch, JT 100 Mach 1 | 500m |
| 20 | LIGHT | Ditch Witch, JT 100 Mach 1 | 500m |
| *Rated length varies with final diameter and actual geometry of drill path. | |||
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Land AcknowledgementDirect Horizontal Drilling acknowledges the traditional land on which we work and reside; the Treaty Six Territory.We would like to thank the diverse Indigenous Peoples whose ancestors’ footsteps have marked this territory for centuries. We respect the histories, languages, and cultures of First Nations, Metis, Inuit, and all First Peoples of Canada, whose presence continues to enrich our community. Direct Horizontal Drilling recognizes all Treaty 6 First Nations; more openly those within our working community as:     |