Data from Permian basin drilling show the benefits of automation advances. Next-level drilling automation executes steering decisions from the bit guidance system automatically. Slide sequences are ...

The directional drilling services market is experiencing significant growth driven by the increasing demand for oil and gas, coupled with the need for efficient resource extraction. As conventional ...

Horizontal directional drilling (HDD) was introduced in the late 1980s; the process was not an overnight success. Drill manufacturers spent the initial years explaining to skeptical contractors the ...

US & Canada, March 28, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- According to a new comprehensive report from The Insight Partners, “the global Horizontal Directional Drilling (HDD) Market Size and Forecast (2022 - ...

At-a-Glance: Directional drilling safety centers on well control integrity, high-pressure systems, rotating equipment, and collision avoidance. The protocols below define the barriers, procedures, ...

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 ...

Underground utility installation remains a bright spot in the current economic slowdown. There is a lot of fiber optic line still being installed, and many electric companies continue to bury electric ...

Missouri's directional-drilling crews must visually locate, or “day light” the location of, all utilities being crossed through hand digging or with a hydro-excavation system. But on a bore in July ...

Weekly Summary: Rigs engaged in exploration and production in the U.S. totaled 1,972 for the week ended April 20, 2012. This was up by 22 from the previous week's count and represents the fifth ...