How has Technology improved Directional Drilling over the years?

Modern directional drilling techniques have refined the process by using drill bits that can bend to better accommodate non-vertical angles. Additional technologies, such as the use of hydraulic jets that adjust and guide the drill direction, have further improved the efficiency and reliability of this process.

Today, drill operators can use computers to adjust the angle of the drill bit in real-time, and can even use GPS signals to pinpoint the exact location of an oil and gas field. Using advanced software programs, engineers can create 3-D models of the oil fields to determine the optimal location for the well, as well as the best possible entry point for directional drilling.