Drilling Techniques

Drilling techniques involve methods used to create holes in the Earth, primarily for extracting resources like oil, gas, or minerals. The process usually uses a drill bit attached to a pipe, which is rotated and pushed into the ground to break and remove rock layers. Techniques vary, including rotary drilling (using a rotating drill bit), top-driven or bottom-driven methods, and specialized techniques like horizontal or directional drilling that allows reaching complex or hard-to-access areas. Proper technique selection ensures efficiency, safety, and minimizes environmental impact during resource extraction.