Oil wells drilled horizontally are among the highest-producing wells">Oil wells drilled horizontally are among the highest-producing wells

(Fri, 04 Nov 2016) Oil wells drilled horizontally through hydrocarbon-bearing formations are often among the most prolific oil wells in the United States. Although modern horizontal drilling achieved commercial success in the 1980s, drilling techniques have improved, and in recent years, horizontal drilling has become more common.

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