One type of directional drilling, horizontal drilling, is used to drastically increase production. Here, a horizontal well is drilled across an oil and gas formation, increasing production by as ...

The significant difference in per-foot cost that previously existed between open-cut trenching and horizontal directional drilling (HDD ... aren't able to do this process with a drill." ...

Horizontal directional drills have seen quite a few ... And partial or fully automatic rod loading on some models speeds the drilling process. "It's more forgiving to the operator," says Kirby.

Leading industry suppliers JB Trenchless have offered a comprehensive guide into how to know when it's time for new drill ...

Directional ... under various drilling conditions. This research is crucial for optimizing the design of drilling tools and enhancing their effectiveness in extended-reach and horizontal wells ...

The process of horizontal directional drilling requires the use of drilling mud to lubricate the drill bit and stabilize the hole. However, this mud can sometimes escape the bore path through ...

Originally planned to begin on Jan. 10, the project was delayed until Monday in the contracting process ... using a method called horizontal directional drilling (HDD). The other will involve ...

Cathodic protection and AC mitigation solutions supplier MATCOR, a BrandSafway company, has relaunched its patented Iron ...