Hurricane Air Drilling Services
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Nitrogen Services

On-site nitrogen generation and pumping for drilling, completions and well services.

Overview

Our membrane nitrogen units take compressed air from our own compressors and convert it into inert, high-purity nitrogen on site — eliminating the fire and explosion risk that pure air can pose in hydrocarbon-bearing zones. Backed by boosters and after coolers, the same units support underbalanced drilling, fluid displacement, line and vessel purging, pressure testing and well clean-up, with no reliance on liquid-nitrogen logistics.

Nitrogen Services

Key benefits

  • Inert, non-combustible drilling medium
  • Reliable on-site, high-volume supply
  • Supports UBD, displacement and purging
  • Reduced reliance on liquid nitrogen logistics

Typical applications

  • Underbalanced and air drilling
  • Pipeline and vessel purging
  • Well clean-up and pressure testing

Equipment we run for this service

A self-sustaining, field-proven spread — owned, maintained and operated by our own crews.

Nitrogen (N₂) Units

Membrane units — fed by our air compressors — that generate inert nitrogen on site for underbalanced drilling, purging and pressure testing, removing downhole fire and explosion risk.

membrane N₂1,250 cfm350 psi

Air Compressors

The primary high-volume air supply that powers the whole system, delivering the volume needed to lift cuttings and drive the hammer. A fleet of Atlas Copco and Sullair units.

365–460 psi1,000–1,350 cfmAtlas Copco · Sullair

Air Boosters

Step compressor air up to the higher pressures required for deeper holes, hammer operation and backpressure control. Hurricane and CIP boosters reaching 2,000–3,000 psi.

2,000–3,000 psi2,500–3,000 cfmHurricane · CIP

After Coolers

Cool the compressed air and strip out heat and moisture, protecting downstream equipment and keeping the air and nitrogen package running efficiently.

1,200 cfm300 psiAXH