Rotary steerable, directional-drilling systems increased rate of penetration (ROP) and saved more than 100 days of rig time when used to drill complex 3D wellpaths in the 121/4-in. and 81/2-in. hole ...

Operating companies continually seek new technologies to drill laterals and extended reach wells further, more efficiently and at lower cost. Even with higher oil and gas prices, the challenge to ...

Directional drilling technologies have revolutionised the extraction of subsurface resources by enabling precise control over borehole trajectories and optimising well placement. These techniques ...

HOUSTON - Schlumberger Oilfield Services announced today successful execution of geosteering a 4712-ft., 6-1/8-in. slimhole lateral well in the Safah Field for Occidental Petroleum-Oman using the ...