- Jul 10, 2023
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Helium One Global Secures New Drilling Rig for Rukwa Project

Updated: Jul 17, 2023

Helium One acquired an Epiroc Predator 220 drilling rig, which is currently being mobilised to the Rukwa site. This allows the company to move quickly into further exploration drilling and appraisal phases upon success at the Tai-C well. Civil works for the Tai-C well pad and access roads are already underway, and contracts have been executed with Baker Hughes for wireline and cementing services and with GeoLog International BV for mudlogging. The company is on track to spud the well in September.

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