January/February 2022

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Critical Issues in Drilling & Completions
People, sustainability challenges loom over industry’s fragile recovery Q&A’s with industry leaders show optimism for more profitability and stability, but inflation, continuing COVID constraints could slow growth By Linda Hsieh, Editor & Publisher
David Mullen, Shelf Drilling: Market fragmentation, COVID restrictions keep pressures on offshore drilling companies By Linda Hsieh, Editor & Publisher
William Andrew “Andy” Hendricks, Patterson-UTI: Onshore contractors prioritize return to profitability as activity picks up, rig markets tighten By Stephen Whitfield, Associate Editor
Iman Hill, IOGP: Industry should embrace leadership role as society pushes toward low-carbon energy future By Stephen Whitfield, Associate Editor
Chris Menefee, Unit Drilling: Recruitment, growth mindset critical to ensuring long-term success for drilling contractors By Stephen Whitfield, Associate Editor
Daniel Yergin, IHS Markit: Preemptive under-investment in oil/gas likely to lead to recurrent economic crises in coming years By Stephen Whitfield, Associate Editor
MPD Case Studies
Collaborative engineering unlocks optimal design for MPD system on land drilling rigs By S. Hovland, R. Gonzalez, I. Knight, H. Patil, Frontier International; G. Matherne, Precision Drilling
IADC Connection
IADC Board of Directors elects 2022 officers
2022 IADC Chairman: Industry must advocate for itself with a louder voice By Linda Hsieh, Editor & Publisher
From the Chairman: Industry must work together to ensure the world knows our value By Jeremy Thigpen, 2022 IADC Chairman
News Cuttings Hendricks named 2021 IADC Contractor of the Year Smith, Ibrahim receive IADC Exemplary Service Awards at Annual General Meeting IADC subsea competency assessment program certifies first applicant IADC launches Energy Efficiency Subcommittee Unconventional well control concepts added to IADC’s WellSharp UL-Lafayette students complete IADC WellSharp certification
Wirelines Aft hook failure cited in USCG report on Shell Auger tension leg platform incident API updates GHG compendium for emissions reporting IADC joins IPIECA to focus on growing ESG initiatives
Departments
Drilling Ahead: Will we pursue different solutions to the same old people challenges? By Linda Hsieh, Editor & Publisher
D&C News Valaris wins multiple new contracts, extensions Contracts in Saudi, Oman show rising confidence OMV hires Maersk Intrepid for HPHT exploration well Seadrill inks deals for 3 drillships to work for Petrobras
D&C Tech Digest Remote piloting of ROV completed in UK from Norway Maersk Drilling-developed RigFlow supports offshore drilling digitalization Expro intervention system reaches 300 m into annulus to restore pressure integrity Stena Drilling partners with SmartChainServices to develop smart contract solutions RSS alternative shows promise in downhole testing VALARIS DS-12 drillship is 1st rig to receive enhanced electrical system notation Huisman demonstrates strength of composite tubulars in latest testing
News Briefs: Environmental, Social and Governance DP rig upgrade may reduce carbon emissions by nearly 5,000 tonnes/year H&P issues its first Sustainability Report $3.6 billion project to help decarbonize ADNOC offshore operations by 30% Chesapeake achieves ESG certification Nabors aims to build lower-carbon portfolio through energy transition initiatives Industry deploys drones to measure methane emissions Apache ends routine flaring in US onshore operations Shell, Baker Hughes partner on net-zero emissions
HSE&T Corner: To ensure a procedure is effective, human performance must be considered in its development and management By Stephen Whitfield, Associate Editor
People, Companies and Products Noble, Maersk Drilling announce merger agreement Anton Dibowitz appointed President, CEO of Valaris Parker to acquire H&P’s tubular and casing running assets ADNOC awards nearly $1 billion contract for Umm Shaif field Aker BP, KDI extend data utilization collaboration deal Wood, FutureOn to collaborate on integrated technical service Aquaterra names Barber as Australian Country Manager ONGC names interim Chair, Managing Director Talos creates new Chief Sustainability Officer role GDEP opens Dubai facility Supply chain alliance supports 1st oil at Buzzard Products Expro launches autonomous well intervention system H&P introduces advanced drawworks controller technology Pneumatic impact wrench features onboard air gauge Cement system self-heals against cracks, microfractures Adapter kit can upgrade older, energy-limited shakers E-frac pump reduces environmental impact Edge computing improves frac, wireline operations
Perspectives: Grace Hurley Fosdick, Nabors – Investing in diversity of thought is key to industry’s success By Linda Hsieh, Editor & Publisher