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, ...

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 ...

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 ...

The release of Epiroc ET66, ET45 and ET38 marks a substantial breakthrough in tophammer drilling efficiency and reliability. Developed over five years, the new Epiroc ET drill string components have ...

A new method to design casing strings is based on predicted and actual wear of strings in the Tarim oil field, China. A new method to design casing strings is based on predicted and actual wear of ...

The trouble-ridden Shahbazpur gas field development project yesterday got over yet another fright when operators finally managed to free its stuck-up drilling string after over 45 days. "Today ...