March/April 2019

DC 75th Anniversary Retrospective
In celebration of our 75th anniversary, we look back at some of our archived covers from years past. In this issue, 1960 to 1975.
Completions: Well Intervention
Well maintained *Automated, integrated equipment, more powerful diagnostics and wireline renaissance boost intervention efficiency* by Katie Mazerov, Contributing Editor
Intervention equipment, planning can mitigate complexities that come with multiwell pad spacing by Joe Coleman and Cliff Meade, Wild Well Control
Innovating While Drilling
IADC launches DDR Plus to enable more granular data collection, support industry’s digital revolution by Mike Killalea, Adviser
North Sea HPHT case study: Monitoring of underreamer function status confirms in-gauge hole by Tom Huggett, National Oilwell Varco; Mohammad Alahmad and Oliver Eatough, Total
Rethinking approach to testing, design of MPD choke control systems may lead to simplification by Babak Akbari, Louisiana State University
New-generation shaped cutter elements expand capabilities of PDC bits to boost ROP, efficiency by Wiley Long, Smith Bits, a Schlumberger company
New data transfer protocol aims to bring Netflix streaming speeds to offshore drilling operations by Sarah Junek, Associate Editor
Hybrid system taps benefits of both MPD, underbalanced drilling, opens new horizons in southern Pakistan by Qasim Ashraf, Weatherford International
Regional Focus: Brazil
Modest signs indicate a comeback may be in the offing for Brazil *Industry remains in survival mode, but regulatory reforms and technical innovations are setting the stage for a transition toward a brighter future* by Jessica Whiteside, Contributor
IADC Connection
From the President: Industry must commit to next generation just as it’s committed to innovation, safety by Jason McFarland, IADC President
Killalea retires from IADC with legacy of leadership and innovation by Sarah Junek, Associate Editor
News Cuttings IADC WellSharp Plus to integrate human factors into technical well control training IADC Cybersecurity Committee Hosts Houston Workshop IADC Houston Chapter elects 2019 officers IADC submits amicus curiae to Supreme Court in case on personal injury claims for seamen IADC Joins bipartisan Coalition to Support Congressional Passage of United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement IADC participates in meetings of European Commission, European Union Offshore Authorities Group WellSharp Surpasses 100,000-Trained Milestone Mission petrohouse app launched on drilling matters
Wirelines API Publishes newly revised RP 54 IADC Praises Nomination of David Bernhardt EIA Releases Annual Energy Outlook 2019 China Bans Open-Loop Scrubber systems Report released assessing Mexico’s Petroleum Future IMO Bunker Delivery Note Amendments Enter into Force
Departments
Drilling Ahead: In skills shortage, if we fail to prepare, we’re preparing to fail by Linda Hsieh, Editor & Publisher
D&C News Noble to buy newbuild jackup to work for Aramco Production begins at Lula North in Brazil’s Santos Basin ADES renews 6 contracts, secures 2 new ones in Saudi New discovery made with Ragnfrid North in Norway Total discoveries on Stabroek now up to 12 Seadrill, Sonangol establish 50/50 joint venture to operate drillships in Angola KCA Deutag wins platform drilling contract from Enquest Keppel delivers jackup to Grupo R on leaseback deal Rowan announces multiple new rig contracts West Nile Delta 2nd stage begins gas production
D&C Tech Digest Transocean set to upgrade 5 additional floating rigs with Automated Drilling Control systems ExxonMobil to leverage cloud technologies in permian Blockchain-based trading platform launched New, shorter perforating system field-tested
HSE&T Corner: Human factors integration puts spotlight on context first, the individual second by Sarah Junek, Associate Editor
People, Companies and Products ExxonMobil streamlining upstream organization Deep Sea Mooring wins contract from Diamond Offshore Eni renews Lloyd’s Register contract for inspections EM&I hired to scan, develop 3D model of drillship Demand grows for drilling optimization platform Rockwell and Schlumberger enter joint venture Wael Sawan appointed Shell Upstream Director LORD Corporation receives API 16F certification 3T Energy adds capability with new acquisition Nabors appoints Anthony Chase as a director Voestalpine Specialty Metals opens new facility BP chooses Tenaris for OCTG and Rig Direct in Indonesia Enpro starts onshore testing of FIS technology Products BHGE introduces MILLITE lightweight frac plug NSI Technologies unveils new version of Stimplan Reveal Energy Services commercializes FracEye Omron releases collaborative robot New 100-hp single-phase electric motor
Perspectives: Eamonn Young, Young Co Trucking – Good communication is key to achieve rig move efficiency in a fast-paced, 24-hour cycle by Sarah Junek, Associate Editor