Power Generation Foundations: Expertise and Excellence
Advanced Solutions for Utility Production and Distribution
At Tri-State Drilling, we offer expert drilling solutions tailored for the power generation market. Our experience spans decades, providing reliable and efficient foundation solutions for various power generation and utility projects.
Tailored Solutions for Power Generation Sites
Bio, Fossil, Hydroelectric, and Nuclear Power Foundations
We provide robust foundation solutions for all types of power generation, including bio, fossil, hydroelectric, and nuclear. Our expertise ensures that your power generation structures are stable and secure
Wind and Solar Power Foundations
Our specialized teams are adept at constructing foundations for wind turbines and solar panels, ensuring they can withstand environmental challenges and operational demands.
Utility Coordination and Safety
We work safely around utilities at existing power generation and distribution facilities. Our crews and equipment can access any site, from confined spaces within coal-fired power plants to remote mountainous terrains for transmission towers.
Ground Improvement Techniques
Our deep foundation and ground improvement techniques allow you to construct your project on less-than-ideal soils, ensuring structural integrity and long-term performance.
High Voltage Transmission and Distribution
We construct foundations for high voltage transmission lines and distribution networks, ensuring they maintain integrity and performance under various conditions.
Power Plant CCR Pond Closures
We offer specialized services for the closure of Coal Combustion Residual (CCR) ponds at power plants, providing environmentally safe and compliant solutions.
The Middletown-Norwalk Project
In Tri-State Drilling’s 60-year history, the CP&L Middletown-Norwalk project stands out as one of the largest and most challenging. Spanning 45 miles of 345-kV line through Middlesex, New Haven, and Fairfield Counties in Connecticut, this project required our expertise and resilience. As a subcontractor to Par Electrical Contractors, we were tasked with constructing 610 foundations and handling nearly 23,000 cubic yards of concrete.
“The project presented a driller’s nightmare of rock types, including sandstone, basalt intrusions, schist, quartz veins, diabase, and metadiabase, with unconfined compressive strengths reaching up to 58,000 psi. Over 6,730 cubic yards of these formidable rocks were drilled through. Despite the aggressive 16-month schedule, our team completed the job on time and under budget.”
- Cody Cox, Vice President of Specialty at Tri-State Drilling
Innovation in Power Generation Applications
Extensive Market Experience
Our experience in providing geotechnical solutions spans all types of power generation and distribution. We understand the unique challenges of the power generation sector and deliver tailored solutions to meet them.
Efficient and Safe Operations
Proper planning and situational awareness ensure that projects stay on schedule and within budget. We prioritize safety in all our operations, especially around existing utilities.
Advanced Techniques and Equipment
We use the latest equipment and techniques to deliver reliable foundation solutions, even in challenging environments.
Quality Control
Our rigorous quality control processes ensure that every project meets specifications and maintains the highest standards of safety and performance, especially at security-sensitive sites.
Environmental Responsibility
We provide environmentally safe solutions for power plant CCR pond closures and other projects, ensuring compliance with all regulations.