IN NEW ZEALAND
MAP:
We locate, map and 3D model aquifers using our electro-seismic technology
Clients:
Our client base extends from Governments, farmers, drilling contractors, orchardists, councils, water traders, miners and people wanting new water wells drilled. All clients are looking to reduce risk and understand their aquifer assets and then manage those accordingly.
Environmental management:
Good aquifer stewardship and environmental management is having a clear understanding of ground water resources so providing this is also a major part of our business
How do my aquifers work?
The models show how the aquifers are connected to each other, and, how they are connected to the ground surface areas. So the models show where the aquifers are recharging with rain or snow melt and also where not to spray effluent or over apply nitrogen on a dairy unit.
Direction of water:
We show the direction and speed of the water flowing through the aquifer systems.
Estimated flow rates:
We provide a flow rate estimation you could expect if you drill into a selected aquifer.
What type of geology will my driller go through:
A virtual well log showing types and depths of geology is supplied.
How long do the results take:
Turn around periods are normally 14 working days from field data acquisition to presentation of the survey results.
Are the machines noisy:
Our machines are small and have a very low environmental impact and are often used in cities and around livestock.
Who is the Founder:
The founder and technical lead of the business is Dr Michael du Preez (PhD Hydrogeology).
Where is the base:
We are based in Gisborne New Zealand but have crews operating all over New Zealand and globally.
OUR TYPICAL CLIENTS
Geothermal
- We have mapped several geothermal systems.
- We can provide temperature estimations of fluids and reservoirs.
Subsurface water storage
- We are also providing a service where we locate map and model areas suitable for injection and storage of water thus avoiding the need for dams and loss of water through evaporation.
4D aquifer and liquefaction monitoring
- We are deploying the world’s first stationary suite of monitoring devices that mesh up and provide clear imagery on what is happening in multiple aquifers and areas of liquefaction. More to come on this.
Contamination
- We also map and model contaminated aquifers.
- Some examples of contamination are iron, nitrates, saltwater intrusion, and hydrocarbons.
CO2 Injection
- We are also active in the Co2 injection/storage space and are about to start a project mapping and monitoring the moisture levels in peat here in New Zealand. Peat is a major co2 carbon sink and if it dries out it will release massive amounts of co2.
