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: ...

At-a-Glance: Machine learning optimizes directional drilling by predicting rock/BHA response and issuing steering and parameter setpoints that maximize ROP while constraining dogleg, tortuosity, and ...

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 ...