May/June 2025

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Offshore Technologies & Markets
Offshore drilling evolves with closed-loop controls, MPD, vibration mitigation Innovations in digital systems, riser joint design and downhole tools being adopted in offshore drilling projects to reduce NPT and cost By Stephen Whitfield, Senior Editor
Strategic upgrades likely to sustain offshore rig fleet in foreseeable future Growth potential to remain centered around reactivations and investing in advanced equipment, although cost tensions remain By Stephen Whitfield, Senior Editor
Geothermal Drilling
Geothermal development calls for directional drilling tools with higher temperature capabilities By John Clegg, Hephae Energy Technology
Hybrid standardization approach can transform geothermal into scalable, factory-style projects By Steve Nas, Wellspec
Managed Pressure Drilling
Automated fluids monitoring helping to unlock value and efficiency in deepwater drilling By Jon Bartholomew and Charles Thompson Jr, Baker Hughes
Automated advisory system aims to provide accurate predictions for optimized fluids management By Stephen Whitfield, Senior Editor
Low-carbon Drilling Operations
Alternative, optimized rig power systems among key ingredients to drilling emissions reductions By Stephen Whitfield, Senior Editor
IADC Connection
Celebrating 85 years of the IADC legacy through stories
With a focus on collaboration, everything else becomes possible By Kevin Neveu, 2025 IADC Chairman
News Cuttings North Sea Chapter recognizes Safety Award winners, celebrates achievements IADC UTP Student Chapter hosts Petronas lecture on wellbore instability IADC University of Wyoming Student Chapter hosts Petroleum Simulator Day IADC UTPB Student Chapter organizes ‘lunch & learns’
Wirelines IADC meets with lawmakers in Washington, DC, to advocate for drilling industry EIS requirement for oil, gas leases rescinded for seven states US EPA proposes sweeping deregulation agenda Trump EO instructs US DOJ to investigate climate laws
Departments
Drilling Ahead: OMV draws on decades of oil, gas drilling experience for Vienna’s 1st geothermal plant By Linda Hsieh, Editor & Publisher
D&C News New contract for VALARIS DS-10 in West Africa BP makes oil discovery at Far South in deepwater US Gulf Equinor kicks off gas production from Halten East Sinopec confirms large shale field discovery in China Petrobras Colombia extends contract for Noble semi BP Trinidad and Tobago delivers 1st gas from Cypre Admarine 511 jackup to move to Brazil for P&A campaign
D&C Tech Digest Computer vision technology deployed on NCS well to automatically detect cavings, reduce pack-off risk New electric well control technologies reduce costs and improve safety OTC announces Spotlight on New Technology winners
News Briefs: Environmental, Social and Governance BP cuts Scope 1, 2 emissions by 38% against baseline DNV forecasts Germany will electrify nearly half of its electricity demand by 2050 Second phase of Northern Lights gets go-ahead
Oil & Gas Markets Deferred P&A could add billions to UK decom costs Wood Mackenzie report: Oil prices likely to be lower in 2025 than last year Report: US energy services sector adds 653 jobs in March
People, Companies and Products Nabors, Corva extend collaboration to RigCLOUD Chevron makes personnel changes in E&P leadership Motive eyes North Sea growth with Scotland facility Engaged Manufacturing acquires Custom Safety AIQ, Gulf Energy partner to enhance AI solution Bryce takes reins at Dolphin Drilling after interim role RPC expands Permian base with Pintail acquisition EnerMech appoints regional director for Asia Pacific Expro to support Neptun project in Black Sea SLB to provide deepwater services offshore Mexico Prospera Energy acquires White Tundra Petroleum Petronas, Eni to explore upstream interests in new JV Aker BP, SLB, Stimwell extend partnership Products H&P adopting Caterpillar’s new dual-fuel technology Enhancements added to second generation of DROPS prevention device Fennex system leverages AI for safety management
Perspectives: Thomas Gautherot, TotalEnergies – Preparing for the future with an open mind By Stephen Whitfield, Senior Editor