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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.

pipe pull Addressing Steering Challenges on HDD Crossing in Canada
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March 10, 2021
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Directional Drilling Ditch Witch JT28
Product Profile – Ditch Witch JT28 Horizontal Directional Drill
March 8, 2021
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Using the Right Tooling for Drilling Conditions Makes a Difference
March 3, 2021
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American Augers, Trencor Products Now Sold Through the Ditch Witch Division
February 23, 2021
Product Showcase Numa HDD 60
Product Spotlight: Numa HDD Drilling Systems
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
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Vermeer Corp Acquires Electric HDD, Fluid Management Technology

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

December 28, 2020
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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
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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
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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
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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
Project of the Year Bakken Missouri River Crossing
2020 Project of the Year New Installation: Bakken Missouri River...

Horizontal directional drilling (HDD) projects have been pushing the envelope for size and scope for...

October 15, 2020
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HDD and Fiber Installations in the COVID Era

Work from home. Remote learning. Video conferencing with family, friends and even health professiona...

October 8, 2020
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Using Data to Reduce Risk in Trenchless Construction

There is increasing demand worldwide for trenchless construction methods, including HDD, for install...

October 6, 2020
Directional Drilling mud recycling in New York
Contractor Puts Creative Mud Recycling Plan into Action on Electrical...

Continuous bore shots of 800 ft in the sandy soils of Long Island, New York, and all the machinery n...

September 29, 2020
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Five Tips for HDD Rig Maintenance

What may seem to be tedious, maintenance tasks are important to ensuring the overall success on the...

September 11, 2020
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HDD Parts Plus of the Rockies Receives Melfred Borzall Award

Melfred Borzall debuted its top distributor award in 2019, the Red Diamond Award. The most recent re...

September 11, 2020
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Maxi Rig Work in Urban Settings

Maxi rigs always seem to grab the headlines of the horizontal directional drilling (HDD) market &mda...

August 19, 2020
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