GOING THE
DISTANCE Extended laterals require
new solutions for bit
guidance, handling
excessive torques – p14
MAR/APR 2023
Volume 79 • Number 2
Official magazine of the International
Association of Drilling Contractors
www.drillingcontractor.org www.iadc.org
Digital tools streamline
design, testing process
during drill bit selection
Digital twins, in-bit sensors
shorten iteration cycle, help
operators start drilling faster – p28
Drill pipes, BHAs evolve as
wellbore geometries push
existing boundaries
Improvements include greater
fatigue resistance for connections,
better surface control of BHAs – p22