One type of directional drilling, horizontal drilling, is used to drastically increase production. Here, a horizontal well is drilled across an oil and gas formation, increasing production by as ...

Directional ... under various drilling conditions. This research is crucial for optimizing the design of drilling tools and enhancing their effectiveness in extended-reach and horizontal wells ...

The process of horizontal directional drilling requires the use of drilling mud to lubricate the drill bit and stabilize the hole. However, this mud can sometimes escape the bore path through ...