Using indices to describe and compare drilling complexity and analyzing the efficiency of the energy applied to formations while drilling can improve performance. The first part of this series ...

An emphasis on optimizing efficiencies and keeping costs down underscores the thrust of technology advances in the drilling industry. That emphasis is growing because the industry is pressing further ...

Directional drilling has been an integral part of the oil and gas industry since the 1920s. While the technology has improved over the years, the concept of directional drilling remains the same: ...

Choosing the right size horizontal directional drill (HDD) for utility work can be a real challenge. Trying to manage multiple customers in multiple locations and varying ground conditions can ...