[Quiz] How We Find Crude Oil Reservoirs
The search for crude oil begins with geologists who study the structure and history of rock layers below the earth's surface to locate areas that
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[Quiz] Types of Oil Wells
Exploratory wells which are drilled in areas where neither oil nor gas has been previously found are called “wildcats.” Those wells which strike oil or
[Quiz] Basic Drilling Rig
Basic drilling rigs contain a derrick (tower), a drilling pipe, a large winch to lower and lift out the drilling pipe, a drilling table which
[Quiz] Cable Drilling
he oldest drilling technique is percussion or cable drilling. This slow, limited depth method, which is seldom used, involves crushing rock by raising and dropping
[Quiz] Rotary Drilling
Rotary drilling is the most common method and is used to drill both exploratory and production wells at depths over 5 miles (7,000 m).
[Quiz] Directional Drilling
Directional drilling is a rotary drilling technique which directs the drill string along a curved path as the hole deepens.
[Quiz] Rotary Percussion Drilling
Rotary percussion drilling is a combination method whereby a rotary drill uses a circulating hydraulic fluid to operate a hammer-like mechanism, thereby creating a series
Crude Oil Prices Continue to Decline
Crude oil prices took another hit this week, dropping 2 percent and a total of 40 percent since Oct. 1. Just about three months ago
Drillinginfo Announces Intent to Acquire Cortex Expanding Digital Oilfield Services & e-Payment Systems
Austin, Texas – Drillinginfo, the leading energy SaaS and data analytics company, announced today it will acquire Cortex, a Network-as-a-Service company that enables automation of
Iraq’s Policies to Support Oil and Gas Development Appear Stalled
Iraq’s crude-oil production is gradually increasing thanks to expansion at previously delayed oil projects. However, the existing contracts are still not able to reach their