A new type of lightweight drill pipe, made of space-age carbon fiber composites rather than traditional steel, is a step closer to becoming a major government-industry R&D success story. The U.S.
Based on “Improved Drilling Operations and Wired Drill Pipe and Along-String Measurements – Learning and Highlights from Multiple North Sea Deployments,” SPE/IADC-204029-MS, SPE/IADC International ...