May/June 2021

Looking for the Digital Reader version of this issue? Click here!
DC‘s Digital Reader is a faithful recreation of the printed magazine, in digital form! Digital Reader can be viewed on an iPad or Android tablet, and/or your Windows or Mac OSX computer.

Unconventional Resources
Permian sees the start of a cautious recovery Rig count and wells drilled are both expected to rise this year, but return to pre-downturn activity won’t happen at current operator spending levels By Stephen Whitfield, Associate Editor
Shale operators prioritize spending discipline and ESG, but emphasize need for supportive public policies By Stephen Forrester, Contributor
Industry investment and regulatory support needed to tap full potential of Vaca Muerta, Brazilian pre-salt gas By Stephen Whitfield, Associate Editor
Increased hydrocarbon production, sustainability programs go hand in hand to create a resilient upstream By Stephen Forrester, Contributor
Offshore
Exploration boom in Guyana-Suriname: high dollar, high stakes Giant-sized discoveries and low breakevens continue to fan enthusiasm for this South American basin despite recent disappointments By Stephen Whitfield, Associate Editor
Campos Basin sees diversification of operators, renewed commitment for investments to boost production By Stephen Forrester, Contributor
NOCs from Africa, South America seek to boost competitiveness by investing in gas, renewables By Stephen Whitfield, Associate Editor
Expandable liner system mitigates geological challenges, predictably maintains hole size in Ekofisk wells
Completions
Drill pipe logging sub uses real-time downhole data to improve liner, lower completion installations By Kim Mathisen, Tore Sorheim, Vijay Kumar Keerthivasan and Dustin Young, NOV Completion; Stephen Pink, NOV Wellbore Technologies
Wellsite Communications
Formalizing communications could lead to better decisions at wellsite By Stephen Whitfield, Associate Editor
Health, Safety, Environment & Training
Evolution of BP’s self-verification encompasses digital app, targeting of barriers at component level By Linda Hsieh, Editor and Publisher
IADC Connection
From the Chairman: Industry should be lauded for keeping crews working and focused amid COVID challenges By R.H. “Bob” Geddes, 2021 IADC Chairman
News Cuttings IADC KREW leads evolution in well control training IADC establishes new sustainability committee Latin America Chapter Chair to speak at upcoming Guyana, Suriname events ART Committee announces officers, holds 2 virtual events IADC DEC Committee to hold Geothermal Forum on 30 June
Wirelines IADC encourages members to review and submit comments on ISO’s draft offshore conductor standard New study published on BSEE offshore inspection program API announces MOU’s for Guyana and Africa NOIA elects Tim Duncan of Talos Energy as Chairman
Departments
Drilling Ahead: SEC calls for comments on climate change disclosures By Linda Hsieh, Editor & Publisher
D&C News Discovery announced at Puma West well in US GOM Odfjell wins extension of contract for Deepsea Nordkapp Tullow begins multi-well campaign on jubilee field with Maersk Venturer Equinor discovers oil in North Sea’s blasto prospect Maersk Viking awarded work offshore Gabon, Malaysia
D&C Tech Digest Open Group technology consortium launches Mercury Release of OSDU Data Platform Horizontal Subsea trees installed without a drilling rig Workstrings provides drill pipe for record-breaking flowline cleanout in GOM Rig trial completed for integrated MPD/automated Well Control technologies
News Briefs: Environmental, Social and Governance Neptune, EDF collaborate to seek reliable approach for measuring methane emissions from offshore facilities BP details new goals, 2020 progress in sustainability report API Outlines low-carbon policy in new climate change action framework Baker Hughes signs MOU to contribute to Polaris carbon storage project WoodMac analysis shows how carbon pricing plans could impact upstream economics Equinor-backed projects secure UK government funding Shell Outlines goals in NEW sustainability report
People, Companies and Products Noble Corp completes acquisition of Pacific Drilling Tenaris prepares Texas facility for activity ramp-up Expro, FTAI Ocean form well intervention alliance Reelwell to supply DualLink wired drill pipe to Nabors FET partners with Deepsea Technologies in Brazil Kosmos announces new exploration leadership Ashtead, OAP complete project offshore Angola Energy recruitment specialists join forces Dynamic Cloud to represent FutureOn in Saudi Arabia Products Infostat rolls out IADC DDR Plus as part of RIMDrill system New flexible pipe solution addresses cracking in high CO₂ content fields DNV issues 3D printing service specification Advanced metal alloy enables new completions technology ABS brings NASA’s testing technology to offshore assets
Perspectives: Seadrill’s Derek Hibbard – Spending time on rigs to connect with people who do the work is crucial for safety, performance By Linda Hsieh, Editor & Publisher