Quad road is not the only option for remote access to well sites – helicopters are also a popular choice. Is there much of a difference? Why would Quad Road be a better choice than a helicopter?
We looked at each option based on reliability, price, and environmental impact and came to the following conclusions:
1) Quad Road is There for You When You Need It
Overcast? Snow in the forecast? Windy? Cancel your plans with the helicopter because these factors could ground you.
Quad Road is there when you need it, and works around your schedule, not the weathers. Save time, money, and most importantly headaches with this year-round solution.
2) Quad Road is Economical
Helicopters are expensive to operate and maintain, a fact reflected in their hourly charge. Renting a Robinson R22 helicopter with pilot could cost you around $6,200 per 12 hour shift.
You won’t be in the air all 12 hours either as there is refueling etc. that cuts into operational time.
If you need to check the wells once per month, you are looking at $75,000 per year just in helicopter rental!
You can buy and install over 1/4 km of Quad Road (144 mats) for the same price. And they don’t need to be refueled.
3) Quad Road and the Environment
Quad Road is designed to prevent erosion and compression from the use of ATVs, but it also has a less obvious impact on the environment - Carbon Dioxide (CO2) sequestration.
Lumber used to produce Quad Road contains captured CO2 from when it was a tree – around 1.65 Kg of CO2 per 1 Kg of wood.
What this means is that every 6x8 panel of Quad Road has around 96Kg of CO2 stored inside of it, keeping it out of the atmosphere.
Helicopters are net emitters of CO2, both through construction and operation. The environmental choice for remote access is Quad Road, hands down.
Conclusion
Three reasons why Quad Road is superior to Helicopters for remote access. But the advantages of Quad Road don’t stop there – find out more by getting in touch with us!
