Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

slant-drilling

Noun

/slænt ˈdrɪlɪŋ/

Definition

A technique used in drilling that involves angling the drill bit to reach oil or gas deposits that are not directly below the drilling rig.

Examples

The oil company employed slant-drilling to access the underwater reserves more efficiently.
By using slant-drilling techniques, they could reach deposits from a distance.
Environmental concerns have been raised regarding the impact of slant-drilling on local ecosystems.

Meaning

Slant-drilling allows for the extraction of resources from an angle without the need for additional drilling sites, optimizing the process of resource extraction.