| REGIONAL OFFSHORE OUTLOOK |
| US Gulf of Mexico is puzzling market |
| Latin American countries could see mixed activity |
| North Sea sees more interest by independents |
| West Africa markets see increasing opportunities |
| More offshore rigs ordered on speculation than with contract |
| Offshore drillers face challenges of initiatives |
| Offshore Technology Conference offers the latest technology, innovationd |
| FEATURES |
| Contractors, operators receive MMS SAFE Awards |
| Iraqi contractors, operators look to the future |
| Downhole air diverter can improve performance |
| Orion Drilling plans to expand through newbuild rigs |
| Capstar Drilling has five-year newbuild rig plan |
| CONFERENCES |
| IADC World Drilling 2004 set for 1-2 July in Dubrovnik, Croatia |
| DEA Workshop examines step change in technology |
| Contracts & Risk Conference set for 4 November |
| Call for abstracts for IADC Well Control Conferences |
| Drilling Onshore America examines current issues for land contractors |
| DRILLING FLUIDS |
| Fluid monitoring service raises bar in HTHP wells |
| Pre-treating fluids with lost circulation materials |
| Synthetic fluid increases ROP by as much as 117% |
| Hydraulic fluids help meet environmental concerns |
| Departments |
| Drilling Ahead |
| Capital Wirelines |
| Editorials |
| IADC Connections |
| Contractor News |
| People, Companies & Products |
