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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.

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Directional Drilling Dakota Utility Contractors
Contractor Profile -Dakota Utility Contractors
April 9, 2021
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Celebrating HDD at 50
April 6, 2021
Directional Drilling A well-known oil company in Argentina transports products from one of its refineries located in the Andes foothills to its principal markets in Buenos Aires. A pipeline stretching some 1,700 km transports the company’s products to their destination. When routine inspection revealed compromised technical integrity of a pipeline section, the decision was made to replace the affected section.
Record-breaking HDD Crossing in Argentina
March 30, 2021
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Horizontal Directional Drilling vs. Auger Boring
March 23, 2021
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Fibre-to-the-Home Brings Compact HDD to the Neighbourhood

Fibre-optic cable installation work continues to be a hot topic throughout North America. In Canada,...

March 22, 2021
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Installation Force Evaluation of a Direct Pipe Shore Approach

In the last several years, the Direct Pipe method of trenchless installation has moved from an emerg...

March 17, 2021
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Addressing Steering Challenges on HDD Crossing in Canada

The historical downtown community of Riverside Meadows in Red Deer, Alberta, Canada, is currently un...

March 10, 2021
Directional Drilling Ditch Witch JT28
Product Profile – Ditch Witch JT28 Horizontal Directional Drill

More Power and Productivity Added to Latest Rig for Fiber and Utility Work With the fiber and utilit...

March 8, 2021
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Using the Right Tooling for Drilling Conditions Makes a Difference

Understanding how to match bits and power to drilling conditions to help maximize jobsite effectiven...

March 3, 2021
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American Augers, Trencor Products Now Sold Through the Ditch Witch...

Customers of Ditch Witch and Subsite Electronics products have been receiving world-class service an...

February 23, 2021
Product Showcase Numa HDD 60
Product Spotlight: Numa HDD Drilling Systems

Perfect for hard rock and fractured ground formations Numa is a leading drilling technology provider...

February 8, 2021
Directional Drilling HDD in the rockies
For a High-Risk Job in the Rockies, Paladin Crossings Turns...

The combination of a river crossing, difficult ground conditions and environmental challenges could ...

February 1, 2021
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HDD Drilling Fluid – The First Step of Solids Control

As I sit in front of my laptop preparing to write an article about solids control the first thought ...

January 27, 2021
Business/People
Vermeer Corp Acquires Electric HDD, Fluid Management Technology

Vermeer Corp. announced its acquisition of electric-powered horizontal directional drilling (HDD) an...

December 28, 2020
Directional Drilling
HDD Locating & Golf – How to Hit a Hole-in-One

A hole in one is a rare feat. It takes the perfect combination of skill, equipment, planning, luck, ...

December 17, 2020
Directional Drilling
Tool Selection for Drilling in Hard Rock Formations

Over the last 25 years the need for additional sources of hydrocarbons (oil and gas), has been a key...

December 11, 2020
Canada hdd in Kenora
HDD Plays Major Role in Connecting First Nation’s Lands to...

In September, the City of Kenora and the Wauzhushk Onigum Nation celebrated the completion of a sewe...

December 7, 2020
Directional Drilling Prime Direct Begins Manufacturing its First Directional Drill
Prime Direct Begins Manufacturing its First Directional Drill

MT 13 Enters the 30,000 lb Rig Class Since 2000, Bill Brennan has been a mainstay in the trenchless ...

November 20, 2020
Directional Drilling Mud Technology International mud system
How’s the Mud System Market in 2020?

Mud recycling systems were once thought of as an integral component just for large diameter horizont...

October 23, 2020
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