Directional Drilling

The practice of steering the trajectory of a well during drilling from vertical to a deviated angle, including horizontal drilling used for oil and gas production from poorly permeable rocks. Directional drilling may also be used to maneuver around obstructions or to drill beneath areas that are inaccessible on the surface.

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Word of the Week – Cement Bond Log

Word of the Week – Cement Bond Log

Cement Bond Log A geophysical well log that is obtained using a sonic-type tool on a wireline. The result helps to confirm the integrity of the hardened cement that was injected to form a...

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Word of the Week – Chlorite

Word of the Week – Chlorite

Chlorite A micaceous mineral that is commonly green-colored, composed of iron and/or magnesium, and forms due to hydrothermal alteration of amphiboles, pyroxenes, and feldspars.

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