Drilling a well may seem at first glance to be a simple undertaking, but those of us in the drilling industry have come to know that it can be fairly complicated. There are a number of choices that can be made by the driller that can make a difference in the drilling operation. Experience, of course, is the best teacher in many areas of life, including well drilling. But education can help also, and that is the purpose of this and other publications related to drilling. It is our hope that the information provided here will make a difference and result in a more successful drilling operation.
When approaching the task of drilling a well, the driller has a number of things to consider. First would be the choice of drilling equipment. There are a number of choices and here are a few: