In this case, the bend directs the bit in a different direction from the wellbore axis when the entire drillstring is not rotating, which is achieved by pumping drilling fluid through the mud motor.

Traditional owners and a scientist fear there have been more fracking chemical spills by gas companies exploring the Northern Territory's Beetaloo Basin.

Kate Shunney TC Energy, the owner of Columbia Gas Transmission, has reported the cleanup of drilling fluid from several sites ...

Aircore drilling to test priority targets expected to commence in late-March, weather dependent, at the Balla Balla Gold ...