July/August 2018

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The Digital Oilfield
Drilling in the digital age: A new world begins to take shape In a digital world, it’s software, not big iron, that’s driving hefty changes in well planning and construction, workflows, training, security by Kelli Ainsworth Robinson, Associate Editor
Blockchain 101: 7 fundamental things to know in the drilling industry by Linda Hsieh, Managing Editor
Transocean keeps focus on business strategy, customer alignment as it embraces ‘creative destruction’ through digital transformation by Jose Gutierrez, Transocean Technology and Innovation
Maersk looks beyond traditional rig downtime scope, adopts data-based approach to reduce operator NPT by Peter Emil Sorensen, Peter E.J. Andresen and Jacob Fog Odgaard, Maersk Drilling
Adoption of data infrastructure, data-centric disciplines empowers OEM in digital transformation by Gilbert Chahine, National OilWell Varco
Regional Focus: North Sea
Rig demand, dayrate movements point to recovery in North Sea Demand for semisubmersibles proving to be especially strong as operators ramp up development drilling amid stronger oil prices by Karen Boman, Associate Editor
Piper Alpha 30th anniversary: Industry must not let complacency set in, lessons learned be forgotten by Karen Boman, Associate Editor
Simulation verification plays key role in success of Aasta Hansteen dual barge floatover operation by Karen Boman, Associate Editor
Regional Focus: Brazil
Deputy Mining and Energy Minister: Open dialogue inspiring confidence in regulatory framework, taking Brazil from promise to reality by Linda Hsieh, Managing Editor
Completions
IOGP JIP, configurable equipment platforms propel industry toward standardized completion designs by Kelli Ainsworth Robinson, Associate Editor
IADC Connection
Guest Editorial: Evolving technology, industry standards drive evolution of IADC training programs by Mark Denkowski, IADC Vice President – Accreditation Operations
Alan Spackman retires after career dedicated to offshore safety, regulations by Kelli Ainsworth Robinson, Associate Editor
News Cuttings IADC North Sea Chapter holds annual ceremony to recognize excellence in safety IADC Nigeria Chapter holds HSE awards ceremony IADC Cybersecurity Committee Hosts Workshop in Norway IADC Brazil Chapter works with government, industry groups to prevent changes to Repetro ULL Student Chapter members attend MPD/UBO conference; tour Weatherford facility Brad Green Recognized for IADC Subcommittee leadership More than 50 members participate in IADC Caspian Chapter’s Inaugural Golf Tournament
Wirelines BSEE proposes revised well control rule SafeOCS releases 2017 annual report IADC meets with USCG, NIST and US Senate to discuss cybersecurity challenges APPEA publishes 2018 edition of key statistics US Interior: No lower offshore royalty rates Brazil’s ANP approves revised local content rules OPITO reports on future of UK oil and gas workforce
Departments
Drilling Ahead: Is this just another cycle, or is it really different this time? by Linda Hsieh, Managing Editor
D&C News Total to end participation in South Pars 11 in Iran Maersk Resolute awarded 3 consecutive contracts Rowan wins Chrysaor, ExxonMobil contracts Hess acquires interest in offshore Guyana block SOCAR, BP sign PSA for exploration in Azerbaijan Vantage secures contract for Topaz Driller jackup Equinor awards rig contract to Odfjell Drilling Borr to acquire 5 jackups from Keppel for $745 million Petroteq acquires acreage in asphalt ridge in Uintah Basin Equinor, partners strike oil in utsira high in North Sea Siccar Point secures more acreage in West of Shetland BP, Reliance sanction new project on India’s block KG D6 Kosmos to re-spud Anapai well offshore Suriname Transocean acquires interest in newbuild semi Development drilling begins on Liza Phase 1 Eni makes oil discovery in Egyptian Western Desert
D&C Tech Digest New service aims to reduce subsea BOP downtime Subsea cementing system set for North Sea field trials Australian subsea equipment JIP begins new work phase Bit wear monitoring service helps to maintain drilling efficiency in Kuwait wells
HSE&T Corner: Amid automation and digitalization, new job requirements call for new hiring practices by Karen Boman, Associate Editor
People, Companies and Products Transocean announces retirement of John Stobart Maersk Drilling appoints Morten Kelstrup as new CCIO i-Tech, Leidos form 5-year digitalization partnership Share Support Holdings inks exclusive supply deal Delmar, MDL to launch wire rope inspection system TWMA to provide waste management for Nexen Vryhof secures contracts for anchoring solution KCA Deutag adds assets in Oman, Saudi Arabia Tally acquires Gearcon, Gearcon Drilling Tools ABB to provide automation on Johan Castberg field Add Energy to provide HSE software to Neptune 3T Energy appoints new finance director Gardner Denver opens Permian Basin facility RAMCO to inspect, mobilize casing, tubing for Equinor Products Balmoral launches new drill riser buoyancy system RFID technology reduces iron inventory efforts MacArtney deploys custom version of its MUX on ROV InterMoor introduces acoustic release connector New LWD service can map 200+ feet from wellbore Weatherford introduces new push-the-bit RSS GEODynamics introduces frac plug technology Wood develops new rugged wearable camera
Perspectives: Kenny Baker, Cactus Drilling — Safety starts with leadership demonstrating that they care about every individual on the rig by Kelli Ainsworth Robinson, Associate Editor