January/February 2018

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Critical Issues in Drilling and Completions
Automation, digitalization pave path for drilling contractors seeking to align with operator KPIs, reap better rewards for better performance by Linda Hsieh, Managing Editor Kevin Neveu, Precision Drilling: Process automation becoming key enabler for optimization as market moves deeper into industrialization By Linda Hsieh, Managing Editor Christophe Amadei, Total: SIMOPs, continuous pumping may help operators create additional value as sizes of well pads expand By Linda Hsieh, Managing Editor David Reid, NOV: Process automation may provide next performance differentiator in ultra-competitive shale market By Linda Hsieh, Managing Editor Ihab Toma, Vantage Drilling: With dayrates still low, industry may have to look to consolidation to cut costs, accelerate rig retirements By Linda Hsieh, Managing Editor Garrett Jackson, Devon Energy: Industry must leverage data, automation to create collaborative workflows that eliminate waste By Linda Hsieh, Managing Editor Arindam Bhattacharya, Schlumberger Land Rigs: Next-level automation to go beyond discrete processes, linking data, workflows with digital technologies By Kelli Ainsworth Robinson, Associate Editor Byron Dunn, Independence Contract Drilling: Consolidation, shift away from dayrate model set to transform US onshore drilling industry By Kelli Ainsworth Robinson, Associate Editor Etienne Roux, Weatherford: Increasing tech alliances allowing industry to tap new expertise, unrealized potential of automation By Kelli Ainsworth Robinson, Associate Editor
Health, Safety, Environment & Training
Analysis of competence assurance programs reveals best practices, evolving policies, common challenges by Brooke Polk, IADC, and Dave Demski, Workforce Impact
5 principles for upgrading your behavior-based safety programs by Susan Murphy, DEKRA
Completions
Proppant intensity may increase by 35% in Permian Basin before reaching optimal economics by Ryan Peacock, Brandon Stackhouse and Purav Patel, McKinsey Energy Insights
Comparison of Haynesville wells shows benefits of tighter cluster spacing, higher proppant loads by Kelli Ainsworth Robinson, Associate Editor
2018 IADC/SPE Drilling Conference Special
2018 IADC/SPE Drilling Conference offers forum to share technical expertise, learn from industry peers by Kelli Ainsworth Robinson, Associate Editor
IADC Connection
From the Chairman: Safety, quality, diverse workforce will pave path to better industry, future innovations by Steven Brady, 2018 IADC Chairman
2018 IADC Officers
2018 IADC Chairman to focus on outreach, competency, advocacy by Linda Hsieh, Managing Editor
Entrepreneurs pitch new technologies at IADC’s ART Spark Tank by Eva Vigh, Editorial Coordinator
News Cuttings Thomas Burke, former IADC Chairman, honored as 2017 IADC Contractor of the Year IADC prepares to roll out WellSharp well servicing accreditation in early 2018 Scott, Lebrija, Poosuthasee recognized with IADC Exemplary Service Awards IADC Houston Chapter hands out scholarships to 14 students from Texas universities Student chapter members undergo WellSharp training
Wirelines Court rulings affirm OCSLA regulations do not apply to contractors IADC voices support for H.R. 4329 Secure Act IADC issues statements on proposed five-year plan
Departments
Drilling Ahead: OCS plan offers opportunity, but great responsibility by Mike Killalea, Editor & Publisher
D&C News Rowan concludes purchase of Jackups from Petrobras Simmons Edeco begins 10-well drilling program in Mexico ENI brings super-giant Zohr field online offshore Egypt New Scandrill rig to drill in Permian Basin for Concho BSEE approves Alaska arctic exploration drilling KCA Deutag secures land drilling contracts for five rigs
D&C Tech Digest BP’s supercomputer becomes most powerful with increased total computing power Statoil joins Aker BP, Lundin Petroleum, NOV in subsea JIP Sensor system improves well integrity monitoring in Norway Devon Energy Announces 5,100-BOED STACK Well
HSE&T Corner: Digital checklist for field service representatives improves accountability and service quality, standardizes rig engagement by Kelli Ainsworth Robinson, Associate Editor
People, Companies and Products Williams to retire from Noble, succeeded by Robertson Lacy joins proactive real time solutions as CEO ADES, Vantage drilling form long-term Joint Venture AFGlobal to provide IFPEN lifecycle riser services Dynacon, Scantrol partner to offer AHC functionality Oil states international to acquire Geodynamics Bentec contracted to deliver 5 rigs to UGV Niels Versfeld named AS CEO of Simmons Edeco Vorenkamp forms Well Control Training company H&P acquires directional drilling services company TAM opens manufacturing facility in Obninsk, Russia Products Weir launches wellhead system with one-piece design Companies partner to offer pump rate monitoring GE launches optimizing standalone controller Halliburton Launches high-speed Telemetry service, 4D shaped cutters Emerson launches compact multiphase meter Tube-weld 110 designed to rebuild outside diameter Sensors aid fluid analysis, sampling service Aluminum alloy pipe proves efficiency in niobrara
Perspectives: Christine Lederer, Rowan Companies – Drilling industry must better publicize its efforts to reduce environmental impact by Kelli Ainsworth Robinson, Associate editor