Boreholes in Senegal


Mining Dewatering Wells

Executed Services

    • Client is implementing a new phosphate mine in Senegal.
    • Two deep wells with high yields were awarded to BAUER, to serve the mine construction and the phosphate extraction process.

Characteristics / Technical Data

    • Well design with 14" pump chamber (steel) and 6" lost liner section (stainless steel)
    • 2 ea. Boreholes with direct-flush and airlift drilling methods
    • Ø 26" (660 mm) to 12 m
    • Ø 23" (584 mm) to 90 m
    • Ø 17-1/2" (444 mm) to 160 m 
    • Ø 12-1/4" (311 mm) to 500 m

Rigs: 1 x RB40