One of the most effective ways of reducing downtime on projects using compact and medium-sized horizontal directional drilling (HDD) units is to properly maintain drill-string components—drill pipe, ...

The drilling industry’s multifaceted quest for downhole tools made of lighter materials, along with ways to make those tools react both quicker and smarter, is picking up momentum. The drilling ...

We have been presenting Drill String Design workshops for over 12 years for all types of operations around the world. We are constantly updating our materials to reflect the latest technology ...

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 ...

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 statistic analysis found that drillstring failures in Tarim oil field were related to the difference between specifications and working conditions. The analysis documented the drillstring failures ...