Oil, Gas & Petroleum Engineering

ADVANCED DRILLING TECHNOLOGIES AND SAFETY

As demand for oil and its derivatives is growing, education, research, and technology are also swiftly developing to drive the oil and gas sector forward by developing new technical solutions, standards and industry best practices. Drilling is a unique mechanical process that is designed to bring petroleum oil hydrocarbons to the surface by making a hole or bore into the earth’s surface. In geotechnical engineering, drilling fluid is used to aid the drilling of boreholes into the earth. Drilling rigs are used not only to identify geologic reservoirs but also to create holes that allow the extraction of oil or natural gas from those reservoirs. Traditionally oil and gas wells are vertically drilled. Technological advancements have allowed operators to save time, reduce operational costs, and lessen their environmental impact.