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Ever Heard of Horizontal Directional Drilling or PDC bits?

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Jonathan Hawkins

Drilling deep into the earth, searching for rich deposits of natural methane gas. Sounds interesting doesn t it? Well, maybe not interesting, but exciting for sure! And dangerous.

This is not your father s kind of drilling though. We re talking high tech, high speed, efficient drilling that produces results in hours, not days. We are talking about drilling tools and high performance drill bits that seem to be from the future, not the present. Ever heard of horizontal directional drilling or PDC bits? Neither had I. I always thought when one drilled, it was straight down and took forever. The only way to to drill sideways was to dig a hole first, jump in, and drill into the side of the hole. My how things have changed in this industry. And they change every day!

Natural gas reserves are not easy to access. It takes time, money, manpower, and a lot of experience to extrude this natural resource. Although a very valuable resource of non-imported energy, there are many factors to consider prior to drilling through the earth s crust for natural gas.

Utilizing today s cutting edge technology, the opportunity for a successful drill is greater than ever. That being said, there still remains the chance of a non-productive or dry well being located. Subsurface geology, size and depth of the potential deposit, and the sites location all come into play. Prior to extraction, considerations must be made relative to the economic potential, environmental impact, governmental regulations, and any local community concerns. It s not just sticking a drill in the ground anymore and hoping for good luck.

Torquato Drilling Accessories manufactures a low profile

PDC drill bit

that has a compact design that is well suited for horizontal directional drilling. To learn more about HDD visit http://hddnews.com/

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Ever Heard of Horizontal Directional Drilling or PDC bits?