Directional drilling is used to precisely place wellbores within the most productive parts of the reservoir and to increase reservoir contact, thereby boosting inflow capacity and ultimate recovery ...

Directional drilling in shale formations is applied to place long horizontal laterals precisely within thin, mechanically favorable target intervals, enabling multi-stage stimulation and economic ...

Changes in directional drilling and surveying practices could lead to a reduction in positional errors arising from nonconstant wellbore curvature. Part 1 of this series (OGJ, Oct. 27, 2003, p. 51) ...

RDH Plumbing Sewer & Drain Specialist now offers directional drilling in Rockaway, NJ, and nearby communities for low-impact underground utility installation. Directional drilling, also referred to as ...

Built to boost jobsite uptime, the AT120 offers a 20-ft. end-to-end drill pipe on board, helping operators put more pipe in the ground. New technology enhancements include a patent-pending Virtually ...

Vermeer has introduced the R125 reclaimer, a compact mud recycling system. Designed to support utility-sized drills within the 24,000- to 40,000-lb. (10,886 kg to 18,144 kg) horizontal directional ...

Most sensors fail in hot, shaky, deep drilling. This sensor keeps measurements accurate and helps engineers handle tough ...