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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

In early May, some smaller companies—including Hunt Oil, Crossover Energy, HKN Energy and Mercuria Energy Group—signed memorandums of understanding to explore new drilling and trading opportunities.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 28, 2026

Even as production systems and well construction constitute the bulk of the business, SLB doesn’t own traditional drilling rigs.

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

He kept after his men, training and drilling them more than any other commander in Boston.

From "Johnny Tremain" by Esther Hoskins Forbes




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