Hypersonic drilling system targets high-strength rock, high-pressure applications

To deliver cost-effective solutions for drilling in high-strength rock and high-pressure environments, HyperSciences has leveraged its experience in industries like aerospace, mining and software development to develop the HyperDrill system. It is a hypersonic drilling system that the company believes can offer up to 10 times the rate of penetration (ROP) possible with conventional rotary systems. In this video from the IADC DEC Technology Forum in Houston on 15 November, Mark Russell, CEO of HyperSciences, describes the key features of the technology, as well as a joint industry project for the system that is still seeking industry partners.