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| Citation Label: |
GEN161 |
| Publication Name: |
Drilling Smarter: Using Directional Drilling to Reduce Oil and Gas Impacts in the Intermountain West |
| Publication Type: |
Report |
| Section Name: |
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| Author Name: |
Biodiversity Conservation Alliance |
| Other Authors: |
Erik M. Molvar |
| Contractor Name: |
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| Publication Year: |
2003 |
| Publication No.: |
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| External Link: |
http://www.voiceforthewild.org/blm/pubs/DirectionalDrilling1.pdf |
| Local Source File: |
GEN161-DirectionalDrilling_BCA.pdf |
| Annotation: |
This report provides a history and description of directional drilling, as well as a discussion on the capabilities and effectiveness of directional drilling in different geologic settings. The author explores economic advantages of directional drilling as well as its potential to reduce environmental impacts. |
Required vs.
Recommended: |
Recommended. This is a report authored by an environmental organization, providing recommendations to reduce environmental impacts caused by oil & gas development.
"Directional drilling technology has the potential to offer a less damaging alternative to conventional drilling methods,." (summary) |
| Ownership: |
Federal, state, and private lands. |
