5 Applications of Directional Drilling

Completing directional drilling involves drilling underground in a horizontal direction. It’s mostly done to explore gas or oil reserves. Directional drilling is also referred to as directional boring. Unlike other drilling methods, directional drilling has a reduced impact on the environment.

At True Shot, we provide the perfect solutions for your drilling needs. We offer unmanned MWD services with a highly accurate survey on connection (SOC) data. Our command center keeps track of all drilling operations to ensure efficiency and productivity. Let’s look at the top five applications to complete directional drilling at True Shot.

1. It Uses Sidetracking Application

Sidetracking involves digging holes that are higher than the bottom ones. It was initially used to avoid lost obstruction during directional drilling completions. Later, this technique was used to explore the resource capability of various fields. Many side tracks can also be made for different purposes on a single field.

2. Drilling Application Is Done In Straight Hole

Some projects require a straight hole during directional drilling completions. It avoids crossover with the lease line. Some drilling contracts also have strict specifications regarding straight holes. Moreover, digging straight holes enable consistency with spacing requirements.

3. It Is Used For Drilling In Inaccessible Locations

Some oil or gas deposits are located in complex locations that are hard to access. For instance, near shorelines, mountains, or buildings. This method is also used to drill in those areas where the utility pipes exist near the surface. True Shot uses directional drilling applications to complete various projects with the highest accuracy.

4. It’s Used To Drill Relief Wells

In some situations, a well is difficult to access, blows out, or is difficult to control. Thus, it becomes necessary to drill relief wells. In such cases, directional drilling must be completed to pump out water and mud from the existing well to the relief well.

5. It’s Used To Drill Multilateral Wells

Directional drilling can be used to drill multiple wells out of a single well to produce numerous reservoirs. Directional drilling applications also allow companies to increase production at a reduced cost.

Directional drilling is used to complete various projects in different industries. Apart from oil and gas drilling, directional drilling is also used to lay underground pipelines. 

True Shot Fulfills All Your Drilling Requirements With Accuracy

True Shot has helped drill over seven thousand wells and covered approximately eight million feet of land in nine years. We are equipped with the latest technology and qualified staff. We  also use Gamma Logging and Extended Research Survey Tools to provide the highest accuracy. Contact us now for more information.