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drilling

[dril-ing] / ˈdrɪl ɪŋ /
















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Decades of geological records, subsurface physics, and mechanical telemetry are proving invaluable for asset management and monitoring, along with enabling advanced autonomous drilling capabilities.

From Barron's • May 28, 2026

The sediment cores came from the Cretaceous Continental Scientific Drilling Project, an international drilling effort launched in 2006 by Prof. Wang.

From Science Daily • May 27, 2026

Israel has been searching for tunnels crossing between the Hamas and Israeli areas of control by drilling all along the yellow line.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 24, 2026

It is a longstanding giant of the industry that is working on pilot projects that use oil-and-gas drilling techniques.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 23, 2026

With the tribe’s approval, Florer and a wealthy banking partner obtained a lease to begin drilling on the reservation.

From "Killers of the Flower Moon" by David Grann




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