July/August 2025

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Digital Transformation
Rig floor operations grow smarter with evolution in tubular-handling systems Sensors, AI, cloud platforms and machine vision all working together to enable less manual, more consistent connection processes By Stephen Whitfield, Senior Editor
Digital RFID-based system leads maintenance transformation that reduces NPT, boosts HSE By Slamet Nurhadi, Pertamina Drilling Services Indonesia
AI, digital systems deliver better, faster insights for optimized bit designs Advanced imaging and simulation software help to automate traditionally manual processes, shortening design/testing cycles By Stephen Whitfield, Senior Editor
Advanced modeling, simulation, data-driven engineering pave path for revolution in bit designs By Derek Nelms, John Fairbairn and Nicholas Lyons, Baker Hughes
Enhanced digital self-verification system improves reporting, risk awareness, leadership engagement By Indira Ramjit-Prudent, Tucker Energy Services
Advances in Workforce Training
Research reveals new thinking and industry trends in human factors, operational resilience By David A. Wilbur and Kari R. Strobel, Vetergy Group
Drilling Industry Advances
Companies take strategic looks at building in resilience amid rising supply chain complexities By Stephen Whitfield, Senior Editor
IADC Connection
Celebrating 85 years of the IADC legacy through stories
Built to endure: The longevity and strength of the drilling industry By Jason McFarland, IADC President
News Cuttings Darren Sutherland, Scott Farmer honored with IADC Exemplary Service Awards IADC’s Brooke Polk named Emerging Leader at 2025 OTC IADC announces project to build enhanced KREW continuous learning system New: IADC HSE Case Guidelines for Land Drilling Units
Wirelines US Interior Department moves to rescind rule on Alaskan Petroleum Reserve IADC facilitates dialogue with DC over tariff impacts Texas RRC issues new guidelines for Permian saltwater disposal wells UK revises guidance on oil and gas impact statements
Departments
Drilling Ahead: Focus on people, culture needed to navigate wave of M&As By Linda Hsieh, Editor & Publisher
D&C News NAGA 8 contract covers 12 firm wells, 3 optional New PSC signed for Turkmenistan’s offshore Block 1 BP, partners approve next major phase of Shah Deniz Mero-4 delivers 1st oil from Brazil’s Libra block Equinor wins exploration acreage in Santos Basin TotalEnergies enters 40 Chevron blocks offshore US
D&C Tech Digest Búzios project in Brazil’s pre-salt proves Dopeless technology in large-diameter connector applications Assessment completed for FPSO digital twin application Autonomous connection system sees deepwater success in Côte d’Ivoire
News Briefs: Environmental, Social and Governance DNV: Global CCS capacity to quadruple by 2030 Political priorities shift from decarbonization toward affordability, security 1st European-built offshore CO₂ carrier for CCS launched
Oil & Gas Markets Analysis: Deflation for rig, other costs to help operators offset tariff-related inflation Innovation, more exploration spending needed to help US prolong energy leadership
People, Companies and Products Cactus Drilling, SLB to collaborate on automation 3t to provide training simulator technology to Oil India ADNOC Drilling appoints Al Messabi as new CEO Weatherford signs digital collaboration deal with AWS Expro secures multi-year tubular-running contracts IFS taps Juister to lead Energy & Resources team eDrilling renamed to Pions Shipbroker SSY announces plans for rig business Vertice Oil Tools expands with Greenwell acquisition HMH, JSA Loadmaster sign cooperation agreement TWMA secures contract with BP in UK North Sea Products Intelligent frac pushed to new level in Colorado Software aims to optimize battery system usage AI powers autonomous methane emission detector Honeywell cybersecurity solutions backed by AI power 3D resistivity service targets horizontal wells
Perspectives: Adam Keith, Patterson-UTI – Forging a path from floorhand to MPD champion By Stephen Whitfield, Senior Editor