The ‘Necessary Evil’ of Four-mile Laterals / Latest / By mark While extended length lateral wells can lead to massive profits, the risk might not always be worth it. At Hart Energy’s SUPER DUG, Diamondback Energy, SLB, NOV and others weighed the risk and rewards of drilling three- and four-mile laterals. Share this: Share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Share on X (Opens in new window) X Related