| SPE/IADC DRILLING CONFERENCE HIGHLIGHTS |
| Performance goals, communication aid well plan |
| Technologies address unique deepwater problems |
| Drilling depleted zones takes planning, special care |
| Use of underbalanced drilling technology expands |
| “Unconventional” technology aimed at cost savings |
| Advanced BHAs extend capability, boost efficiency |
| HPHT and ERD demand special materials, methods |
| Real time data management can improve decisions |
| Expandable tubing adds options onshore, offshore |
| Techniques help control shallow flow, isolate zones |
| Better bit performance will continue to cut costs |
| Severe conditions challenge tubular design and use |
| HEALTH, SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES, PRACTICES |
| Electronic format can streamline HSE information |
| BP Amoco’s Reiley: Safer rigs will get more work |
| OSHA ergonomics rule will be costly burdensome |
| DRILLING TECHNOLOGY |
| Big E Drilling repowers two of its land rigs |
| Industry Events |
| Drilling Middle East shows role of drilling in region |
| 2001 OTC: A high-impact program |
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| Drilling Ahead |
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