Rotary steerable, directional-drilling systems increased rate of penetration (ROP) and saved more than 100 days of rig time when used to drill complex 3D wellpaths in the 121/4-in. and 81/2-in. hole ...

Epiroc's DM30 II, designed for large quarries and construction work, features a 30-ft.will fill the gap between the companies larger and smaller drill rigs Epiroc's DM30 II, designed for large ...

ConocoPhillips, Tesco Corp., and Schlumberger Ltd. successfully tested rotary-steerable casing drilling in South Texas, combining directional drilling technology with casing drilling. "Each of these ...

Drilling in its broadest sense is any process that involves making a circular hole in a solid material or hard surface using a boring tool. With thousands of applications across industries, drilling ...

A drill bit is what actually cuts into the rock when drilling an oil or gas well. Located at the tip of the drillstring, below the drill collar and the drill pipe, the drill bit is a rotating ...