The Longest on shore lateral drilled in the United States at 29,070 feet

Fri, 03 Jul 2026 02:50:24 GMT

Posted by Patterson-UTI Drilling

In Appalachia, EQT Corporation and the Rig 294 crew achieved the �� ,�� , reaching a measured depth of 37,610 feet.

The accomplishment adds to an already impressive performance, with the team also delivering:
• ��,�� , a new Appalachian Basin record
• ��,�� , a new EQT record

Achievements like these are built on preparation, collaboration, and consistent execution across every stage of the operation. From the Rig 294 crew and EQT to the teams at Superior QC each milestone reflects the expertise and teamwork required to deliver results at this scale.

Congratulations to EQT, the Rig 294 crew, and everyone involved in achieving these milestones in the Appalachian Basin.

320°F+ is where MWD reliability gets honest

Thu, 04 Jun 2026 21:26:18 GMT

Electronics drift outside their characterized range. Battery capacity falls off. Elastomers cycle past their service window. Combined thermal-vibrational loading attacks every interface in the string. The failure modes stop being theoretical, they show up in the run report.

Octane XT MWD field data:

→ 219 runs sustained above 320°F
→ 96.3% success rate

That's a defensible sample size, in the operating envelope where most tools start trending toward derated performance. Engineered for thermal margin, not just nameplate temperature.

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The Longest on shore lateral drilled in the United States at 29,070 feet

Posted by Patterson-UTI Drilling

320°F+ is where MWD reliability gets honest