Safety during directional boring is the responsibility of the drill operator and the tracking equipment operator. The tracking equipment operator should use the proper personal protection equipment, ...

The Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) has updated its Roller Compactor and Directional Drilling Tracking Equipment Safety Manuals with new pictorial graphics that conform to ISO and ANSI ...

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Horizontal directional drilling (HDD) was introduced in the late 1980s; the process was not an overnight success. Drill manufacturers spent the initial years explaining to skeptical contractors the ...

Data from Permian basin drilling show the benefits of automation advances. Next-level drilling automation executes steering decisions from the bit guidance system automatically. Slide sequences are ...

Most professionals reach Directional Drilling Supervisor in 4–7 years via field roles (MWD/LWD ? Directional Driller ? Lead Hand) backed by well control certification, offshore safety passports, and ...