FAQ

HDD is a trenchless technology used to install pipelines, fiber optics, and power lines underground without open excavation. At Lifcon, we specialize in HDD solutions for highways, rivers, and dense urban areas across Saudi Arabia.

HDD minimizes surface disruption, reduces restoration costs, and speeds up project delivery. With our fleet of advanced drilling rigs and support equipment, Lifcon ensures precision and safety while delivering projects more efficiently than traditional trenching.

Our HDD applications include, power transmission ducts, telecom and fiber optic cables, and oil & gas pipelines. We have completed projects for government and private sector clients across the Kingdom.

We serve clients across Saudi Arabia, including the Eastern Province (Dammam, Al-Khobar, Dhahran, Jubail), Riyadh, Jeddah, Makkah, and Medina. Our team and machinery fleet are mobilized quickly to meet project needs nationwide. Get in touch to discuss your location.

Our equipment fleet includes HDD rigs, mud recycling systems, rock reamers, mud motors, drill heads, pullback swivels, and pipe rollers. This ensures we can tackle projects in varied ground conditions, including rock, sand, and clay.

Yes. Lifcon uses mud motors, PDC drill bits, and reamers designed for shale, limestone, and cobbles. Our engineers adjust the drilling fluid program and tooling to handle Saudi Arabia’s toughest geology.

Timelines depend on pipe size, length, and ground conditions. However, HDD is often 40–60% faster than trenching. Our recent projects show that HDD can cut weeks off traditional timelines while ensuring higher quality.

Safety and sustainability are central to our work. We follow strict HSE plans, use mud recycling systems, and prevent fluid releases (frac-outs). Learn more about our health and safety commitments.

Yes. We manage design, permits, pilot drilling, back reaming, pullback, and commissioning. This turnkey approach means clients don’t need multiple contractors, reducing cost and project complexity.

Please provide bore length, pipe size, and soil data. Our team will prepare a custom proposal. You can request a quote via our contact page or email admin@lifcon.net.

Costs vary by diameter, length, and ground type. While trenching may look cheaper, HDD avoids costly road and surface restoration. Lifcon provides competitive rates and proven results across Saudi Arabia.

Our advanced rigs allow us to drill over 1,000 meters in favorable conditions. This capacity supports large-scale infrastructure projects across the Kingdom.

We install HDPE, PVC, GRP, ductile iron, and steel pipes depending on the project. For oil & gas pipelines, steel is standard, while HDPE is preferred for water and sewage.

Yes. HDD is the safest option for cities like Riyadh and Jeddah. It reduces disruption to traffic and businesses, making it ideal for urban infrastructure.

Yes. HDD is the industry standard for installing pipelines beneath rivers, railways, and highways without disturbing the surface. Lifcon has experience in complex crossings.

We use water-based bentonite and polymer mixes to lubricate, stabilize, and transport cuttings. Lifcon’s fluids are selected for safety and efficiency while protecting the environment.

Back reaming enlarges the pilot bore using reamers until it matches the final pipe size. This prepares the hole for pipe pullback.

Pipe pullback is the final stage where the product pipe is installed into the prepared bore using swivels and rollers to prevent damage. It completes the HDD process.

HDD allows long-distance, curved installations, while microtunneling is typically straight-line and shorter. HDD is more flexible for varied Saudi infrastructure projects.

Yes. Lifcon has the expertise and compliance required for Aramco, SEC, and municipal projects, delivering HDD solutions to the highest standards.

Yes. HDD is widely used to install fiber optic and telecom ducts in urban areas with minimal disruption. Lifcon has delivered multiple telecom HDD projects.

We use advanced locating systems, sondes, and receivers to monitor drill head position in real time. This guarantees accurate bore paths and prevents utility strikes.

With the right pipe and installation, HDD-installed pipelines can last 50+ years. Lifcon ensures durability by applying strict QA/QC standards and selecting the best materials for every project.