Horizontal/Directional Drilling

Anyone can punch a hole. It takes seasoned experts to make a well.

Horizontal and Directional Drilling technology has been around for decades. Eagle Ford Shale production owes its success to this method. This shale play is considered by many to be the source rock that underlies the Austin Chalk that was so prolific 20 years ago. We have been deeply involved in several projects with more on the way in this newly developing play. At R.W. Dirks Petroleum Engineer, Inc., we have a clear, precise and demonstrated understanding of the requirements and potential costs of drilling a well of this magnitude as well as the associated risks. The ability to sidetrack or go horizontal has greatly improved over the years. We are able to navigate laterals of extended length with pinpoint accuracy. Yet drilling in this environment is not without its pitfalls. That’s why you want professionals with the experience to accurately assess the risks and guide your operation accordingly. R.W. Dirks Petroleum Engineer, Inc., will deliver, and deliver again.