Mud motors have been utilized under specific circumstances for vertical drilling—such as drilling in oil patches where drills have to push through bedrock—for some time. By making several minor adaptations, these tools have also become effective for horizontal directional drilling...
Underground utility lines must be installed safely and appropriately. However, horizontal drilling poses unique challenges due to significantly more limited visibility than vertical drilling. However, it is possible to limit risks by utilizing the most effective horizontal directional drilling (HDD)...
1 - Shale Shakers Shale shakers are a critical component of an effective solids control system. They act as the first line of defense within the system to remove larger solids from drilling fluid, allowing portions of the system located...
The utilization of drilling fluids by the oil and gas industry is by no means a recent development. However, using such fluids for horizontal directional drilling ("HDD") is only just becoming popular. While HDD technology existed for many years prior,...
When it comes to directional drilling technology, many significant advances have been made since the early stages of walkover tracking systems. Over several decades, walkover locating systems created for seeking a drillhead in horizontal directional drilling (HDD) have developed from...
Today, Ditch Witch is known as one of the industry leaders in underground utility construction equipment. From directional drills and trenchers to vacuum excavators and skid steers, contractors rely on their heavy-duty machinery on job sites around the world. Yet,...
We’ve compiled this extensive glossary of the most common and frequently used directional drilling terms and phrases, to help foster better communication and understanding. Learn the basics and understand horizontal directional drilling terminology. Directional drilling is somewhat new oil and gas industry,...
Safety is indispensable in all walks of life, especially in the workplace. Though Horizontal Directional Drilling jobs are of various kinds, occupational safety must be prioritized and given due emphasis. In essence, the safety precautions of HDD are along the...
During and following a directional drilling operation, drilling fluids play a critical role in ensuring that the hole remains stable. Water, bentonite, soda ash, and chemical additives are common ingredients in drilling fluids. The geological conditions and the qualities of...