Oil and gas exploration use several drilling methods and platforms based on the formations, geographic location, soil type and other factors. Here are five of the most common drilling methods used in extracting oil and gas: Percussion or Cable Drilling; Rotary Drilling; Dual-Wall Reverse-Circulation Drilling; Electro-Drilling; Directional Drilling More @Wikipedia
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