Paul West is the project manager for the US Department of Energy's micro-hole systems research and development programme.
The programme aims to determine the viability of micro-hole technology as a lower cost, lower environmental impact technology that can benefit domestic oil and gas exploration and production, including the development of minaturised sensors and other downhole drilling components.
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Micro-hole technology is set to revolutionise the oil industry by allowing shallow oil to be reclaimed.