GEOLOGICAL CONDITIONS OF THE CARPATHIAN REGION AND SPECIFICS OF DRILLING: COMPARISON WITH THE INTERNATIONAL EXPIRIENCE
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https://doi.org/10.30890/2567-5273.2025-37-01-012Keywords:
Carpathian region, geological conditions, drilling, unstable rocks, tectonic faults, reservoir pressure, international experience, adaptive technologies, horizontal drilling, automated control systems.Abstract
The article discusses the geological conditions of the Carpathian region, which create numerous challenges for drilling.Metrics
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