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Directional Drilling

Directional drilling, also known as horizontal directional drilling (HDD), is a minimally invasive trenchless method of installing underground utilities such as pipe, conduit or cables in a relatively shallow arc or radius along a prescribed underground path using a surface-launched drilling rig.

CCI HDD Intersect Story 2024 The When and Why of HDD Intersects
Justin Taylor, P.E. and Rob Folkins
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5 Steps to Optimize Your Mud System for Better Solids...

Optimizing your mud system is essential for maximizing solids removal, improving drilling efficiency, and reducing costs...

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How to Plan an HDD Bore – Why Preparation Makes...

What truly ensures a successful HDD bore is a key step that doesn’t get enough attention: bore planning...

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How To Match HDD Fluids to Soil Conditions

HDD industry professionals know the importance of matching HDD fluid to soil conditions....

February 24, 2025
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Integrating HDD, Gyroscopic Steering to Retrofit Cathodic Protection Systems

Highlighting the integration of HDD, gyroscopic steering to retrofit cathodic protection systems....

February 10, 2025
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Crossing the Gros Ventre River with an HDD Assist

Bob Harr combined several of the HDD assist methods....

February 7, 2025
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Checking in on the Compact HDD Market

The compact HDD market is a dynamic and growing segment within the HDD industry....

February 5, 2025
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Product Showcase – MATCOR Relaunches Iron Gopher Linear Anode

MATCOR Inc. announces the relaunch of its patented Iron Gopher Linear Anode....

January 28, 2025
Horizontal Directional Drilling Ditch Witch JT21 Profile
Ditch Witch Unveils JT21 Drill for Fiber Work

Ditch Witch recently introduced the highly anticipated JT21, an update to its flagship directional drill....

January 23, 2025
Engineering JD Hair HDD Story
Effective Trenchless Design Requires Understanding and Communicating Risks

A recent pipeline crossing in southeast Ohio offers a prime example of conditions that are challenging for horizontal di...

January 20, 2025
Horizontal Directional Drilling HDD in India
World Record Parallel HDD Intersects in India 

The installation of two parallel pipelines, each more than 13,000 ft in length, within a narrow right of way was a techn...

January 16, 2025
Canada Spring Grove Services Vermeer HDD
Spring Grove Services Puts its New Vermeer Drill to Work

New Equipment Crucial to Branch Out from Fibre Work  Spring Grove Services recently completed a horizontal directio...

January 6, 2025
Engineering James River Crossing HDD
James River Crossing Sewage Force Main HDD Planning and Design

Due to the criticality of the HDD, the team worked diligently to identify industry leaders to perform this one-of-a-kind...

December 30, 2024
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2024 HDD Rodeo – Photo Gallery

A gallery of photos from the 2024 HDD Rodeo in Independence, Missouri....

December 20, 2024
Horizontal Directional Drilling Tru-Tek HDD Rodeo's Falcon Gang
2024 HDD Rodeo – Tru-Tek Takes on the HDD Rodeo

“Do it right, not twice.” This is on the back of every Tru-Tek employee shirt....

December 19, 2024
Directional Drilling Ward Trenching 2024 HDD Rodeo drill crew
2024 HDD Rodeo – Ward Trenching’s Plan Pays Off

Ward Trenching of LaGrange, Wyoming, came to the 2024 HDD Rodeo with a plan....

December 18, 2024
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