Vertical Drilling
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Vertical Drilling

Vertical drilling is the primary installation method for deep anode groundbeds—the backbone of impressed current cathodic protection systems for pipelines, well casings, and large-scale structures. MATCOR has been installing deep anode groundbeds since 1984 and maintains one of the largest fleets of vertical drill rigs in the cathodic protection industry.
Vertical Drilling Services

Our drilling crews handle anode bed depths from 150 feet to over 1,000 feet and are experienced with the soil conditions, equipment challenges, and logistical requirements that come with large and complex groundbed installations.

Vertical drilling services include:

  • Deep anode groundbed installation (150–1,000+ ft)
  • Shallow anode bed augering (10–20 ft)
  • Reference electrode and monitoring tube installation
  • Coke breeze backfill and anode string assembly
  • Surface completion and test station connections

Vertical Drilling Key Benefits

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Why MATCOR Services?

MATCOR combines engineering expertise, proprietary products, and specialized installation capabilities to deliver corrosion protection solutions from design through commissioning and beyond.

One Partner, The Right Solution

Engineering, materials, installation, and more from the most techically capable team in the industry.

Leading Installation Capacity

Specialized equipment and dedicated construction crews ready to mobilize.

Engineering-Driven Approach

We don’t simply execute specs—we solve complex corrosion problems. 

50+ YEAR Quality & Safety RECORD

ISO 9001:2015 certified and backed by BrandSafway’s global resources.

Your AC mitigation and CP systems are only as good as the teams that design, install, and manage them. From engineering review through commissioning and annual surveys, here’s how MATCOR gets it right in the field.

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