The rotary rig count, issued by BKR ... rig count (encompassing new drilling technology with the ability to drill and extract gas from dense rock formations, also known as shale formations ...

What was once an extremely dangerous process on the rig floor has now ... while a spinning or rotary wrench turns the top pipe. Thirty-foot sections of drill pipe have one female end (or tool ...

Southern Cross Gold Consolidated Ltd (TSXV: SXGC) (ASX: SX2) (OTC Pink: MWSNF) (FSE: MV3) ("Southern Cross Gold" or the ...

of the rig. These power swivels boast at least 1,000 horsepower that turn a shaft to which the drill string is screwed. Replacing the traditional Kelly or rotary table, the top drive lessens the ...