November/December 2020

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2021 Global Drilling Market Outlook
Offshore recovery likely bumped out to 2022 or even beyond Amid market uncertainties, analysts say offshore rig utilization is not likely to bounce back to pre-COVID levels by next year By Stephen Whitfield, Associate Editor
US land drilling faces a long road to recovery Increase in onshore rig count is likely to be minimal next year as E&P companies will remain cash-strapped and favor conservative spending By Stephen Whitfield, Associate Editor
With recovery of global economy still uncertain, oilfield services must stay agile, seek new ways to adapt By Stephen Whitfield, Associate Editor
Geothermal energy holds great potential, but technical and regulatory challenges must be overcome By Stephen Whitfield, Associate Editor
Health, Safety, Environment and Training
IADC ISP: Lost-time, recordable incidence rates both fell in 2019 By Jay Stracke, Editorial Coordinator
Well Control Training and Advances
Training providers seek new ways to teach, engage with students as well control training moves virtual By Jay Stracke, Editorial Coordinator
National Oilwell Varco Rig Census
NOV rig census shows pandemic’s historic impact on drilling industry By Tarjei “TJ” Myklebust; Karl Appleton and Kevin Scherm, National Oilwell Varco
Drilling Rigs & Technologies
FlexRigs: A milestone in the evolution of modern land rig technology, safety By Linda Hsieh, Editor & Publisher
IADC Connection
From the Chair: How we worked changed this year, but we stayed the course on our core goals By Julie Robertson, IADC Chair
Leading collaborative change for the industry By Jason McFarland, IADC President
Amid global pandemic, IADC leverages digital platforms to deliver member services and continue industry representation worldwide By Angie Gunden, IADC Senior Director – Corporate Services and Marketing
News Cuttings IADC changes RigPass endorsement after resigning from SafeLandUSA Board IADC Southern Arabian Peninsula Chapter organizes in-person meeting in Dubai Australasia Chapter issues safety awards ULL student chapter visits Energy Drilling rig 14 IADC Inaugurates new Student Chapter at India’s PDPU HSE Committee holds virtual meeting, open safety forum
Wirelines BOEM, BSEE to research whether policy changes could increase deepwater production in US Gulf of Mexico BOEM announces lease sale for 18 November
Departments
Drilling Ahead: Monster downturn may dictate big changes ahead By Linda Hsieh, Editor & Publisher
D&C News Wintershall Noordzee develops third Sillimanite well KCA Deutag nets contracts in Oman, spuds well in Kuwait Gazprom announces new gas discovery on Yamal shelf Noble to drill three wells on Valemon field for Equinor PEMEX signs on Blackford Dolphin semisubmersible Stena Drilling wins contract with Repsol offshore Mexico West Epsilon acquired for decommissioning projects
D&C Tech Digest Drone delivers 3D-printed part to North Sea installation New technology facilitates human-machine communication Offshore cranes on NCS surveyed remotely New wired pipe completes full-scale demonstration
News Briefs: Environmental, Social and Governance Maersk Drilling sets target to halve emissions by 2030 DNV GL: Deep decarbonization of energy system still far away Precision Drilling outlines ESG performance in new report New electrical charging buoy aims to reduce offshore vessel emissions Schlumberger to create geothermal company
People, Companies and Products Jackson takes CEO spot at Seadrill, replacing Dibowitz IOGP appoints Iman Hill as new executive director eDrilling Research to focus on disruptive technologies Weatherford names new CEO, signs MOU with Safe Influx OneStim business sold to Liberty Oilfield Services vSM adds metal additive manufacturing machine Contract extension for Unity in northern North Sea Vallourec adds new capabilities in Singapore Pure Safety Group names Jeff Ward as new CEO Marwell announces two new senior hires Products Sandvik launches new Sanicro 35 Super-Austenitic Grade Corva platform to facilitate development of oil & gas apps 12-minute COVID test kit could help oil and gas workers Crush & shear hybrid drill bit saves $120,000+ in Midcon Weir extends seat, valve life with new innovation Lightweight Red Wing boot PIT VIPER reduces risks in offshore mud pit cleaning New insights platform Coriolois flow meter with improved accuracy
Perspectives: Soraya Carvalho, NOV – Focus on people, customer relationships lays foundation for role as officer of new IADC Latin America Chapter By Jay Stracke, Editorial Coordinator