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Control systems integration an ongoing challenge

Posted on 04 February 2010 in 2010, Automation, Deepwater Operations, Global Market Trends, January/February, Offshore Operations, Opinion

Critical D&C issues with Tim Juran, Seadrill Americas. Seadrill has delivered eight modern, highly sophisticated deepwater newbuilds in the last 15-18 months. What are the key challenges you’ve faced in doing that? …

Smart drilling a must as wells push technical limit

Posted on 04 February 2010 in 2010, Automation, Deepwater Operations, January/February, Offshore Operations, Opinion

Critical D&C issues with Ron Toufeeq, Pride International. Ron Toufeeq is senior vice president of operations, asset management and engineering for Pride International. What are some of the most critical issues facing the drilling and completion industry in…

Tax systems can tip the scales on brownfields

Posted on 04 February 2010 in 2010, January/February, Legislative & Regulatory Affairs, Offshore Operations, Opinion

Critical D&C issues with Nick Walker, Talisman Energy. There are a number of issues. We are, I hope, progressing out of recession. Oil prices have recovered somewhat, but gas prices still haven’t, and I think the latter will stay low in Europe…

Top drives key to better jackup performance

Posted on 04 February 2010 in 2010, Automation, Global Market Trends, HSE & Training, January/February, Land Operations, Offshore Operations, Opinion

Matt Ralls is president and CEO of Rowan Companies. He is also the 2010 IADC vice chairman. What do you see as some of the most critical technology challenges facing the drilling and completion industry today? Rowan is a jackup and…

ENSCO 8502 on target for on-time, on-budget delivery

Posted on 08 December 2009 in News, Offshore Operations

Keppel FELS Ltd is on track to deliver ENSCO 8502, the third of seven ENSCO 8500 Series semisubmersible drilling rigs it will build for Ensco…

Lower Tertiary seismic survey kicks off in Gulf of Mexico

Posted on 08 December 2009 in Deepwater Operations, News, Offshore Operations

WesternGeco has begun acquisition of the E-Octopus VII survey. Located in the Walker Ridge and Keathley Canyon areas of the US central Gulf of Mexico…