The Turkish State Prefers ACR: Domestic Drilling Machines Extract Water from 850 Meters Underground in the East

Produced entirely in our own facilities in Konya, our fleet consisting of 3 drilling machines (2 x ACR-800T and 1 x ACR-1500T) is at the forefront of the fight against drought in eastern Turkey alongside Turkish state institutions. Opening dozens of water wells with each of our machines since the day they took to the field, our fleet continues to work uninterrupted with drill bits starting from 26 inches and extending to a depth of 850 meters.

Why is deep drilling critical in arid regions?

Şanlıurfa and its surroundings are located in an arid climate zone; the region experiences severe droughts on average every 3–4 years. Despite the precipitation following the severe drought of 2025, experts point out that the decline in groundwater levels continues.

In this picture where shallow sources are not enough, the permanent solution lies in reaching deep aquifers through wells designed for them. In districts like Siverek, which has supplied its drinking water from wells for many years, drilling capacity capable of passing through hard formations and descending hundreds of meters deep carries strategic importance.

Dozens of wells drilled by each machine, work continuing without stopping

Preferred by the Turkish state in its water resource development efforts, each of our 3 water well drilling machines (2 x ACR-800T and 1 x ACR-1500T) has opened dozens of wells since the day they took to the field. Our 3 rigs are currently deployed in the field and continue to open new wells without interruption.

One of the tangible results of the work carried out with the Şanlıurfa Water and Sewerage Administration (ŞUSKİ) was seen in the village of Direkli, attached to Siverek. The well opened with the ACR water well rig put an end to the drought that had lasted for years in the village; the villagers now get their water from the depths of their own soil.

Dual-system technology: Adapting instantly to tough geological formations

Each of our 3 rigs (2 x ACR-800T and 1 x ACR-1500T) deployed to the region is equipped to drill using both DTH (Down-the-Hole hammer) and Mud Rotary systems. In hard, fractured basalt and limestone formations typical of eastern Turkey, the system instantly switches to compressor-driven DTH drilling to crush hard rock rapidly. Conversely, in loose, collapsible alluvial and clay formations, the integrated mud pump is activated to stabilize the borehole walls, ensuring that our machines complete deep wells in the fastest and safest possible manner.

From 26 inches to 8.5 inches: Graded drilling extending to 850 meters

Wells in different diameters ranging from 8.5 inches to 26 inches are being opened in eastern Turkey. Drilling proceeds with a 3-stage telescopic plan where the well diameter is gradually narrowed with depth:

The casing pipe provides a safe foundation for deep excavation by stabilizing the loose and fractured soils at the top of the well. This method also prevents surface contamination from mixing with deep water; the result is a long-lasting, clean, and productive well.

Produced in Konya, proven in the field

Behind the deep well works lies the power of ACR engineering. The core values of our 2 x ACR-800T machines operating in the field:

All main components, including the mud pump, drawworks, rotary head, mast, chassis, and hydraulic unit, are designed and manufactured within ACR Drilling. This non-foreign-dependent structure means fast service, easy spare parts, and uninterrupted operation in the field.

Local power, global experience

Operating in the drilling sector since 1995, ACR Drilling manufactures CE and ISO certified machines in its 20,000 square meter facility in Konya. Producing water and geothermal drilling machines, the company exports to many countries, primarily Sudan, Ethiopia, Mali, Nigeria, Somalia, Tunisia, Algeria, Iraq, Qatar, Afghanistan, Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan, and Russia.

This experience tested in different geographies of the world is being carried to the field in the Turkish state's critical water projects today.

ACR Drilling – World-class power and technology. Your solution partner in the field.