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To: Reeses

How do they turn the 90 degree corner from vertical to horizontal drilling?


26 posted on 08/10/2018 9:10:21 AM PDT by 353FMG
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To: 353FMG

It takes about 1000 ft to make turn. Simply start turn 1000 ft above target depth. So not a sudden turn but a curve that drill pipe is flexible enough to handle.


28 posted on 08/10/2018 9:22:32 AM PDT by Okieshooter
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