Baker Hughes To Launch AutoTrak Curve Rotary Steerable System
Drilling in tight leases is challenging for operators, who now can look to Baker Hughes’ AutoTrak Curve™ Rotary Steerable System – a revolutionary tool that can drill vertical, curve and horizontal sections in one fast run to maximize available pay zones and reduce the number of trips. The AutoTrak Curve …
Smith Bits Introduces Next Generation Premium PDC Cutter
ONYX II PDC cutter drills 22% more footage at a higher ROP Smith Bits today announced at the Offshore Europe 2011 Oil and Gas Conference and Exhibition the availability of its ONYX II* premium polycrystalline diamond compact (PDC) cutter. The ability of this cutter to retain a sharp edge enables …
Smith Bits Introduces New Drill Bit for Shale Drilling
Smith Bits announced today the release of its Spear* shale-optimized steel body polycrystalline diamond compact (PDC) bit. The Spear drill bit is specifically designed for shale plays to efficiently drill a curve and a long lateral hole section for faster penetration rates in low hydraulic energy environments. “The Spear bit …