摘要 |
A slim hole drilling method wherein a wellbore of a diameter no greater than about 6 inches is drilled using a drill pipe rotation rate of at least 500 rpm and rotating the drill pipe with at least one electric motor operably connected to the drill pipe. Drilling power units for carrying out the drilling method which employ at least one electric motor in mechanical connection with the drill pipe for rotating the drill pipe and moving with same as it advances toward and away from the wellbore.
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