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When it comes to drilling fluids for horizontal directional drilling and vertical drilling, such as geothermal loop installation or water well drilling, there are a lot of similarities.

For more years than I can remember we have written articles for The Driller.

Alot of people are intimidated by drilling fluids. I get it. …

Drilling fluids returns on horizontal directional drilling projects can be difficult to deal with.

Combinations of bentonite drilling fluids and a variety of additives are widely used here in North America and around the world.

Regardless of whether one is drilling a foundation drilled shaft, vertical well or doing a horizontal directional drilling project, contractors require a lot out of a drilling fluid or slurry.

I was asked a question that I thought might be timely for the December (end of the year) issue.

Drilling a well may seem at first glance to be a simple undertaking, but those of us in the drilling industry have come to know that it can be fairly complicated.