Systems and methods for tubular element handling

A method for drilling a well, comprising:

• positioning a first drilling rig proximate to a surface location for drilling a first wellbore;
• positioning a second drilling rig proximate to a surface location of a second wellbore and proximate to the first drilling rig, wherein the first drilling rig and the second drilling rig each comprise a structure having a portion of a monorail attached thereto, wherein the monorail has a movable trolley attached thereto, and wherein the movable trolley is configured to move a tubular element or assembly of tubular elements from the second drilling rig to the first drilling rig;
• with the second drilling rig, breaking out a connection of a tubular element or assembly of tubular elements from a drillstring of the second wellbore;
• lifting the tubular element or assembly of tubular element elements;
• and
• with the movable trolley, moving the tubular element or assembly of tubular elements from a first position from the second drilling rig to a second position at the first drilling rig.

A system for transferring tubular elements, comprising:

• a first structure attached to a first drilling rig for drilling a first well;
• a second structure attached to a second drilling rig for drilling a second well, wherein the first structure and the second structure are located within 200 feet of one another;
• a monorail having a first portion attached to the first structure and a second portion attached to the second structure;
• and
• a trolley attached to the monorail, wherein the trolley is configured to hold a tubular or assembly of tubulars and to move from a first position associated with the first structure to a second position associated with the second structure.