Oilfield services major Halliburton Co. and Sekal AS said they have delivered the world’s first automated on-bottom drilling ...

automated wellbore hydraulics and dynamic surface drilling rig equipment control. The integration allows for precise well placement at the touch of a button through automated rig controls.

This as illegal borehole drilling in Johannesburg came under the spotlight after ... Tshwaku warned: All those found drilling without approval will be arrested, their equipment will be confiscated, ...

their equipment confiscated, and they will face the full might of the law,” he warned. It is explained that to legally drill a borehole, it is mandatory to undertake a hydrogeological study ...