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HDD CROSSING [1 record]

Record 1 2011-07-12

English

Subject field(s)
  • Oil Drilling
  • Boring and Drilling (Mines)
  • Drilling and Boring (Construction)
CONT

The proponents propose three types of watercourse crossing techniques : open cut, isolated and [horizontal directional drilling]. Open-cut and isolated crossing techniques involve excavation and in-stream work. HDD crossings leave the bed and banks undisturbed and, therefore, avoid adverse impacts on aquatic habitat.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Forage des puits de pétrole
  • Sondage et forage miniers
  • Sondage et forage (Construction)

Spanish

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