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Conventional drilling through lower intermediate intervals in the southern portion of the Alpine field on Alaska's North Slope has posed significant challenges. While unstable shale sections can be drilled without significant issues, hole collapse has caused difficulties while tripping out of hole and running casings. In 2011, a new steerable-drilling-liner system was deployed in the field. This paper provides insights into the new technology and the field-trial program. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]