November/December 2018

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2019 Global Drilling Outlook
Recovery holds steady across North America Pipeline constraints likely to hold back growth in Permian drilling, while Bakken resurgence takes many by surprise, forecast to continue by Rick von Flatern, Contributer
Offshore, oversupply means 2019 optimism still bound by caution Global rig supply continues to cast shadow on recovery prospects despite positive signs in steady oil prices, increased rig demand in spots by Rick von Flatern, Contributer
Forecasts through 2050 suggest balanced mix of fuel sources while underscoring need for continued investments in hydrocarbons by Katie Mazerov, Contributing Editor
Even amidst recovery, impact of oil price crash reverberates as investors press companies to increase returns by cutting costs by Rick Von Flatern, Contributor
National Oilwell Varco 65th Annual Rig Census
NOV rig census shows global rig market entering expansion cycle Onshore, tightness of top-tier rigs will drive new rig orders, upgrades; offshore drilling growing modestly, but oversupply to sustain pressure on fleet utilization by Carlos Huerta, National Oilwell Varco
Completions
Simplicity leads subsea technology innovations Shape-memory polymer technology, electrohydraulic downhole flow control and monitoring, dissolvable tools, and large-bore subsea safety system among innovations making waves in subsea completions by Karen Boman, Associate Editor
Drilling Technologies and Equipment
Walking MPD-Ready rigs developed with integrated hardware, software to overcome operational inefficiencies by Juan Pinzon, Nabors Drilling Solutions
Putting people first: Oil and gas industry should consider a system thinking approach to IIoT revolution by John F Carrier, MIT Sloan School of Management, and Michael Fry, Deepwater Subsea
The case for non-OEM repairs: a missed cost reduction opportunity? by Craig Fraser and Paul Naysmith, Rigquip
IADC Connection
IADC: Paving the path to better, safer industry by Jason McFarland, IADC President
DC fly-in, WellSharp Well Servicing, student chapters, BOP database, new Drilling Matters modules among wealth of IADC initiatives in 2018 by Amy Rose, IADC Director of External Relations
2018 IADC efforts in advocacy, training, safety all providing direct, positive impact by Steven Brady, 2018 IADC Chairman
News Cuttings ULL Student Chapter members complete training Drilling Matters Module Encourages Careers in Oil & Gas DDR Plus project moves forward with code development IADC Discusses Technology Development on ATCE Panel IADC SAP Chapter donates water well in Africa DCS subcommittee to Tackle minimum rig safety features Craddock participates in NOIA Future Leaders Seminar RAPID-S53 report findings Presented at COS Forum DrillPad strives to help build well control proficiency
Wirelines Revisions to BSEE Offshore Safety Rule Enhance Offshore Oil and Gas Safety, Operations US Coast Guard Withdraws Decades-Old Offshore Proposed Regulation UK Oil & Gas Releases Economic Report 2018 New Trade Agreement a Win for Business BLM Finalizes Changes to Waste Prevention Rule NOPSEMA Issues 2017 Report
Departments
Drilling Ahead: Risk aversion shouldn’t be used as excuse not to innovate by Linda Hsieh, Managing Editor
D&C News Transocean Norge Wins Six-Well Contract With Equinor West Hercules to Drill Barents Sea Exploration Wells Rowan Announces New Contracts for 2 Jackups Siccar Point confirms Cambo Well Test Success Exxonmobil Adds Ninth Discovery Offshore Guyana Nicklos Drilling Set To Move Into Permian With 4 Rigs Encana To Sell San Juan Assets to DJR Energy Maersk Integrator Wins 1-year Contract with Aker BP Pemex, Block 7 Consortium Sign Pre-Unitization Agreement All blocks Acquired in Brazil’s 5th Pre-Salt Bid Round Noble Buys New Jackup From Paxocean Group EIA: US is World’s Largest Crude Oil Producer
D&C Tech Digest Halliburton sets record depth for expandable liner hangers on Stampede project in Gulf of Mexico HPHT connectors enable flexible well jump installation New research projects focus on digitalization
HSE&T Corner: Shell bolsters well control with incorporation of human factors principles by Linda Hsieh, Managing Editor
People, Companies and Products Ensco, Rowan Agree to Merge in All-Stock Transaction David Williams Joins Precision Drilling Board of Directors Intermoor Announces Two Key Appointments M&I Electric Wins Contract for Offshore Platform Huisman Awarded Contract to Build New Drilling System Delmar Systems Awarded Mooring Contract Talos Energy Acquires Whistler Energy II McAteer Named as Head of Brownfield for RDS Christian Pedersen to be IFS Chief Product Officer Tendeka Appoints New Technology Director Tally Energy Services Acquires Dynaview New Members Added to Deep Casing Tools Sales Team Products Ulterra Releases XP Line of High-Durability PDC Bits New Push-the-bit RSS Features 15°/100 ft Capabilities Halliburton Releases New Rotary Steerable System Cubility Launches Enhanced Version of Mudcube X Trelleborg Launches New High-Pressure Rotary Seal Pressure-Pumping Fluid End Technology Introduced New Ignitor Improves Perforating Reliability Nine Energy Service Rolls Out Wireline Trucks Smith Bits Introduces New Diamond Element Bit
Perspectives: Celine Martin, Total — Sidestepping life’s ‘disappointments,’ turning differences into strengths can help to build diverse career by Linda Hsieh, Managing Editor