Ground Protection Matting for Drilling Rig Access in Challenging Sumatera Terrain
Approach
With the success of the first Pertamina matting project, a second multi-well remediation and production enhancement project engaged EcoMatPro to deliver our modular, sustainable, cost-effective access solution for Pertamina’s ageing oil field in one of Sumatra’s highest rainfall zones, where traditional civil works were impractical due to severely compromised routes and environmental sensitivity. After an on-site assessment, EcoMatPro implemented a tailored ground protection matting system using a mobile, leapfrog-style approach, enabling continuous access for mobile drilling rigs and heavy machinery while minimising disturbance to the site’s high-moisture clay soils.
Sustainable Matting Solution
- ECM-70 Gripper: Enabled equipment access, site clearance, and temporary road installation
- ECM-30: Provided full coverage of the hard standing work area
- ECM-70: Delivered high load-bearing support under the drilling rig and ancillary equipment
- Three complete matting kits rotated between sites, maintaining project momentum and reducing downtime
Project Outcomes
- 35 weeks of uninterrupted access across all well pads
- ZERO matting repair costs incurred by the client
- Rapid restoration of production operations
- Avoided high-cost civil works and reduced environmental impact
- Delivered a resilient, low-carbon construction solution using durable ground protection matting