September/October 2017

Drilling Rigs, Equipment and Automation
Digital transformation Predictive analytics, machine learning and artificial intelligence among emerging technologies being adopted for data-driven innovations in drilling automation, asset integrity, cybersecurity by Linda Hsieh, Managing Editor, and Kelli Ainsworth, Editorial Coordinator Digital twins help to predict failures, create blueprint for ideal asset performance by Kelli Ainsworth, Associate Editor
Mechanization, automation guide innovations in advanced robotic technologies for the drill floor by Linda Hsieh, Managing Editor
15K-rated rig modified to meet 20K exploration challenge in Norway by Adebowale Solarin, Maersk Drilling
Deconstructing invisible lost time: KPIs, analytics, standardization improve well deliveries in Bakken by Chakra Mandava, Joey Husband and Michael Lockridge, Nabors Drilling Technologies USA
Anadarko, NASA complete first phase of probabilistic risk assessment of generic 20K BOP by David Kaplan, NASA Johnson Space Center, and James Raney, Anadarko Petroleum Corp
A broken model: Data ownership, sharing, control still await solutions by Andrew Bruce, DataGumbo
Structured method to collecting equipment data drives consistency in failure reporting, robust analyses by Charles Yang and Ian McWilliam, National Oilwell Varco
Regional Focus: Brazil
In Brazil, it’s two steps forward, one step back Even as progress is made in opening the presalt and reducing local content requirements, new corruption charges embroil the president, threatening to slow ongoing reforms related to taxes, environmental licensing by Linda Hsieh, Managing Editor
Brazil’s ANP looks to modern regulatory framework, dialogue with industry to support ongoing transformation of E&P market by Linda Hsieh, Managing Editor
Health, Safety, Environment And Training
2016 ISP: Global LTI, recordable incident rates both down, but number of fatalities ticks up slightly by Kelli Ainsworth, Associate Editor
To get the most out of drilling simulators, follow these 5 principles for designing training exercises by Margaret Crichton, People Factor Consultants
Dalma Energy adopts new work management system on Omani rigs to address ‘last mile’ challenge by Cason Swindle, Context Associates; Edi Gittenberger, Rider International
Completions: Intelligent Completions
Intelligent completion advances target improved reliability in HPHT conditions, simplified deployment by Kelli Ainsworth, Editorial Coordinator
IADC Connection
Guest Editorial: IADC, Advanced Rig Technology Committee serve as leading voice on cybersecurity by Siv Hilde Houmb, IADC Cybersecruity Subcommittee Chair
News Cuttings
Wirelines Colombia issues new drilling regulations US Interior streamlines process for obtaining onshore federal land leases IADC joins industry associations to comment on Marine Sanctuary Expansion OMB agenda indicates start of regulatory reform to reduce unnecessary burdens 36 senators send letter to Interior Secretary Zinke in support of new outer continental shelf Five-Year Leasing Plan
Departments
Drilling Ahead: VPD: ‘Drilling & Completions in the Permian Basin Today’ by Mike Killalea, Editor/Publisher
D&C News Drilling completed on Zama-1 well offshore Mexico BP well highlights potential of New Mexico Mancos shale Seadrill secures contract for West Saturn drillship in Brazil TOTAL, NIOC sign 20-year contract for Iran’s south pars Ensco secures three contracts offshore West Africa
D&C Tech Digest Encana enhances Permian performance with cube development, advanced completion practices Trendsetter completes live well operations with new 15,000-psi subsea hydraulic intervention system Devon brings record-setting well online in stack play
HSE&T Corner: Chevron develops software tool for conducting, evaluating well control-related drills, seeks to share it with wider industry by Kelli Ainsworth, Associate Editor
People, Companies and Products Transocean reaches agreement to acquire Songa Trelleborg wins contract for Johan Sverdrup field Weir completes acquisition of KOP Surface Products Stena extends contract with Sparrows Group Xodus to support Cairn exploration in India Partnership targets digital services in Malaysia Dan Scott recognized as 2017 Inventor of the Year Eifler named VP Marketing, contracts for Noble Schlumberger to purchase majority share in EDC AFGlobal acquires advanced measurement Nabors to acquire Tesco in an all-stock transaction BHGE to provide full-stream support for Pasca A field Products Tube-piercing equipment inaugurated in Germany Sperry Drilling launches Radian geosteering service Sherex Introduces TEC Series Wedge Locking Washers Drilling jar clamp increases safety, well integrity First-gen quick-lock stop collar introduced Trade-in offered for 3M fall protection products
Perspectives: Stacey Earley, Transocean – Flexibility, prioritization of risks helping contractors to keep offshore drilling economically viable by Linda Hsieh, Managing Editor