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directional drilling n (Mining & Quarrying) a method of drilling for oil in which the well is not drilled vertically, as when a number of wells are to be drilled from a single platform to reach different areas of an oil field Also called deviated drilling How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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| Schlumberger supplies a wide range of products and services from seismic acquisition and processing; formation evaluation; well testing and directional drilling to well cementing and stimulation; artificial lift and well completions; and consulting, software, and information management. Valued at approximately $100 million over three years, with the option for three additional one-year periods, the contract calls for the provision of drilling fluids, waste management services, cementing, drill bits, directional drilling and logging-while-drilling services for the Uvat development, located 600-800 kilometers northeast of the city of Tyumen. PDI Construction uses a variety of excavation techniques including trenching, horizontal directional drilling (HDD) and vacuum excavation. |
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