ZERO TRIP INNOVATIONS LIMITED

Zero‑Trip Innovations (ZTi) is a specialist engineering firm that designs and supplies advanced drilling tools for the mining and exploration sector. Based in Killimor, Ballinasloe, Co Galway, the company’s flagship product – the Zero‑Trip Wedge – is an advanced exploration whipstock and wedging tool that enables directional sidetrack applications to be set in a single shift, eliminating the need for multiple rod trips. This innovation dramatically reduces drilling time, equipment wear and safety risks, and has already demonstrated record‑breaking performance at depths of nearly 3 000 m, with a typical 1 000 m run completed in as little as six hours.

Beyond the wedge, ZTi offers a comprehensive suite of services, including the sale and installation of bespoke drilling equipment, borehole‑recovery solutions, and expert consultancy to resolve complex drilling challenges. The company also provides specialised training programmes covering directional drilling techniques, borehole‑steering calculations and staff up‑skilling, as well as visual‑counselling to optimise operational systems. Led by Michael Dineen, an acknowledged authority in directional drilling, ZTi combines decades of field experience with cutting‑edge technology to help clients boost efficiency, cut costs and