Thus, to get the well horizontal, directional drilling is utilized to influence the path of the wellbore. Directional drilling is not only used for oil and gas wells but is also used for utilities such as pipelines. For example, directional drilling is often used to install pipelines below roads or rivers. Welcome to the Great Lakes Trenchless Association. “The more that we collaborate, learn, and support each other, the stronger our industry will become and more opportunities will present themselves.” John F. Hendershot, President. Horizontal directional drilling commonly referred to as HDD is a non-invasive trenchless technology. HDD allows Directional drilling is a broad term used to describe any boring that doesn’t go in a straight line vertically down. In fact, even in a vertical well, it might be necessary to deviate to avoid a geological formation or a previous stuck pipe, then return to the original path. The video in the post shows a drill head stopping, as fluid is