The “world’s first AI drilling engineer” is currently in training, a statement sent to Rigzone by energy tech company eDrilling this week revealed. “We’re building collaborative AI companions that ...

The prediction of the rate of penetration (ROP) in drilling engineering is a linchpin for optimising operational efficiency and reducing costs. Recent advances in machine learning have prompted the ...

At-a-Glance: The most reliable transition into a drilling engineer role combines short, targeted training (well control + well planning), 2–6 months of rig exposure, and a portfolio that proves you ...

Daniel Isong is a distinguished drilling professional whose deep expertise in drilling engineering, operations, and well control has established him as a transformative leader in the energy sector.

At-a-Glance: Fastest way to directional drilling engineer experience: start as MWD/LWD trainee, log rig time, then step into DD trainee on low-complexity wells; build a portfolio of BHAs, surveys, ...

Discover the incredible story behind the construction of the Petronius offshore oil rig, one of the most ambitious projects ...

Over the past several decades, various methods have been proposed to evaluate drilling costs and complexity, but because of the large number of factors and events that affect drilling performance, ...

A straight-hole drilling device has improved wellbore quality and reduced drilling time on a gas well in the Acambuco block of Northwestern Argentina. The 28, 22, 16, and 121/4-in. hole sections were ...

In Part 1 we discussed why there is rapid expansion of Horizontal Directional Drilling (HDD) for undergrounding transmission and distribution line; mainly to prevent storm-related and wildfire outages ...

Located in one of the country's most resource-rich states, the University of Wyoming's petroleum engineering program is taking bold steps to redefine the future of energy. Our program harnesses the ...