January/February 2020

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Critical Issues in Drilling and Completions
Q&A’s with industry leaders show they’re focused on reducing environmental footprint, leveraging digital technologiesfor tangible value, and attracting the next-generation workforce By Linda Hsieh, Editor & publisher Sean Halloran, Ensign: Drilling industry must do more to publicize environmental stewardship, position itself as part of the solution Bernie Wolford, Pacific Drilling: Measuring gaps in time, productivity can address flat spots along critical path, ensure optimal rig performance Cindy Taff, Shell: To succeed in shales, learnings must be scaled quickly so wells are not just best-in-class but repeatable Xavier Rouzeaud, Total: Taking industrial, rule-based approach to drilling can improve repeatability, aid deepwater project economics Simon Drew, KCA Deutag: Performance, engineering for safety and environmental impact among top considerations for next newbuilds Anthony Gallegos, Independence Contract Drilling: To attract and keep young talent, drilling companies must pave career path, provide tools for advancement
Drilling Optimization
Combining disparate data sources powers rig performance initiatives By Alex Groh and Brian Seiler, Patterson-UTI Drilling Company
Health, Safety, Environment and Training
KCA Deutag unpacks benefits of human factor considerations via systems, processes, technologies By Adebayo Aremu and Annejifke Andrew, KCA Deutag
Why people don’t follow procedures: a human performance perspective By Marcin Nazaruk, Baker Hughes
Next-generation Workforce
Industry steps up engagement with young talent via outreach through schools, rig tours, IADC By Jay Stracke, Editorial Assistant
Water Management
Frac fluid disclosures and water testing: Unique state requirements preclude one-size-fits-all strategy By Lara D. Pringle, Litigation Practice Group and Jones Walker LLP
Industry set to see surge in water recycling and reuse, with benefits on cost, environmental impact By Linda Hsieh, Editor & Publisher
IADC Connection
IADC Board of Directors elects 2020 officers
From the Chair: IADC reflects on 80-year history as it looks to pave path to success for next 80 years By Julie Robertson, 2020 IADC Chair
Julie Robertson: A career built on desire to excel By Linda Hsieh, Editor & Publisher
News Cuttings Steve Brady named 2019 IADC Contractor of the Year at Annual General Meeting IADC attends CNPC Technical Seminar in China Martin Flojgaard joins IADC WCI names two new board members Willingham, Macmillan recognized with IADC Exemplary Service Awards Seadrill’s McGavin to lead IADC Supply Chain Committee
Wirelines IADC praises Brouillette confirmation as new US Secretary of Energy IADC submits Jones Act recommendations Texas Sen. John Cornyn visits IADC office BSEE: US GOM set oil production record IMO regulation to reduce sulphur oxide emissions has come into effect on 1 January
Departments
Drilling Ahead: To incentivize digital projects, value gained must be shared By Linda Hsieh, Editor & Publisher
D&C News Maersk awarded multiple offshore rig contracts KCA Deutag secures $460 million in land contracts ADES wins turnkey contracts for 2 rigs to drill in Kuwait Chevron greenlights deepwater Anchor project Devon, Dow to jointly develop STACK acreage in Oklahoma Esox-1 exploration well is a success for Hess in GOM ExxonMobil finds oil with Mako-1 well in Guyana
D&C Tech Digest Automated well control technology successfully field tested Intervention campaigns completed in Ghana OneSubsea to supply 20,000-psi subsea system Jetting system used for stimulation in North Sea West Mira receives Battery class notation Valves inspected and repaired without divers, ROV intervention
HSE&T Corner: Use of tools like barriers, nets and pouches can help to mitigate risk of dropped object incidents in offshore drilling operations By Mike Rice, Dropsafe
People, Companies and Products Maersk inks deals to collaborate with Halliburton, Petrofac Trendsetter to supply connectors to Talos Energy Expro appoints new CFO Neodrill, InterMoor team up ABB to deliver automation, safety systems to Equinor Baker Hughes secures Apache subsea agreement Drilling Systems targets Latin America with newhire Henry named CEO of BHP C&J, Keane rebrand as NexTier Oilfield Solutions Bishop finalizes acquisition Talos broadens its GOM portfolio with acquisitions New board chairman named at Reveal Energy Services Forum upgrades facility for equipment testing Balmoral invests in Blaze Manufacturing Coretrax expands with Churchill acquisition Partnership to enable enterprise-scale AI in E&P Products Multizone system built for extreme deepwater conditions Polymer treatment aims to increase recovery in shales Active-FLI technology proven in Texas well survey ReFRAC delivers consistent perforation hole sizes High-Temp aluminum alloy for additive manufacturing
Perspectives: Jerome Schubert, Texas A&M University – Recognition that there’s always more to learn drives passion for research, academics By Jay Stracke, Editorial Assistant