THE demand for energy, in particular by the oil and gas sector, is pushing the drilling and exploration industry to continuously innovate and create solutions that optimise resources, address ...

Robert G. Casto, Maurizio Senese Agip Petroleum Co. Inc. Houston The use of bicenter polycrystalline diamond compact (PDC) bit technology, dual-power-head down-hole motors, and oil-based drilling ...

Using the same technology used in guided missiles, newer drill bits fashioned with synthetic diamonds and sensors have optimized operations in the Mancos play. WPX Energy uses polycrystalline diamond ...