During these past few years, Jarðboranir and HS Orka hf., have worked together in overhauling borehole procedures, with the goal of making borehole production more efficient. Many changes have been implemented, especially now since nearly all construction of the drilling is handled by the contractor. Obviously, there have been quite a few changes to the work procedures and protocol of Jarðboranir and HS Orka hf., compared to before when all work was done during fixed day prices, whereas now all borehole work is done in units. With these new changes, which themselves are under constant revision, an entirely new work environment has risen.

There are constant attempts to increase information flow regarding borehole procedure. Whilst drilling hole RN-12 a new information system was implemented, making it possible for the contractive to check on progress, on a computer screen, of the borehole construction. The register system, to which the contractive gains access, is owned by Jarðboranir, and was designed jointly with the engineering firm Vista. Registration is handled by the control room's computer that is placed in the control room of the drill, and is networked with other computers through a wireless connection. The system is not only very reliable, but easy to use and powerful with a user friendly interface where everything necessary to track ongoing construction of the borehole is displayed on one screen. By implementing these changes Jarðboranir hf. has shown how willing it is to provide top notch service and to lead the pack in technology.

It can be said, without a doubt, that no contractive makes as stringent demands and as is so willing to embrace new technology, including new borehole technology if it leads to reduction in drilling costs and more feasible production, as HS Orka hf. Every year as soon as one job is completed new ways to improve technology are sought out, how work procedures can be improved, decreasing the size of operations and by setting stricter demands for environmental issues. This work, which is meant to increase efficiency and promote results, is a collaboration between companies, where specialists collaborate and brainstorm, resulting in these specialists' ideas and suggestion on bore drilling work procedures being undertaken. It should be obvious to all that stagnation is something that will not stand in HS Orka hf, neither by board members or other employees of the company; working procedures that were applied in the past or yesterday are not the same as those that will be applied today.

Working with HS Orka hf., for Jarðboranir hf is a very prosperous venture because a firm like Jarðboranir makes its living on being a progressive company with years of experience, because criticism and encouragement, from both parties, are put forth in a positive manner so that the work procedure adjusts. This cooperation of both companies along with the combined will to develop effective work procedures has led to lower drilling costs and increased safety in drilling procedures.

Bent Einarsson
director of Jarðboranir hf.