March/April 2025

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Innovating While Drilling
Automated systems steer wells to better paths, and with optimized execution AI and digital technologies advancing industry’s ability to precisely place wellbore in best geology while still reducing days vs depth By Stephen Whitfield, Senior Editor
Access to data, enhanced tool designs drive new efficiencies downhole Fiber optics, wired pipe improve understanding of reservoir and wellbore, while an innovative design streamlines cased hole re-entries By Stephen Whitfield, Senior Editor
Driving industry transformation
Driving change: Organizations share challenges, lessons learned while embracing innovation By Jessica Whiteside, Contributor
Liability, cybersecurity and cost among barriers to achieving interoperable rig systems By Stephen Whitfield, Senior Editor
Managed Pressure Drilling
Petrobras enhances human factors thinking to improve safety in MPD operations By Stephen Whitfield, Senior Editor
Hydraulic Fracturing
Testing shows automated frac outperforms manual in control, consistency, performance, risk By Stephen Whitfield, Senior Editor
IADC Connection
85 years strong: IADC’s legacy of leadership and innovation By Jason McFarland, IADC President
Celebrating 85 years of the IADC legacy through stories
Drilling contractors reduce fatalities, push LTI and recordables rates lower in 2024 IADC ISP statistics
News Cuttings IADC issues document establishing international geothermal classification system NSC bolsters relationship with local commerce group IADC SAPC hosts virtual session on neurodiversity Applications being accepted for student scholarships MIT Student Chapter hosts workshops on emerging techs IADC names new regional reps for Latin America APU in Malaysia approved as first IADC WellSharp University provider IADC Houston Chapter to host charity shooting event
Wirelines US Department of Energy reverses LNG ban following Trump’s executive orders BOEM rescinds notice on Expanded Rice’s Whale Area EPA approval paves way for drilling of carbon capture, storage wells in West Virginia Colorado rules target gas-powered pneumatic devices
Departments
Drilling Ahead: Understanding ‘habits’ can help industry improve safety in routine tasks By Linda Hsieh, Editor & Publisher
D&C News Production starts at Phase 2 of Raven offshore Egypt Shell kicks off production from Whale, Penguin fields Equinor awarded 27 production licenses in Norway Noble, Valaris rig removals to tighten offshore fleet Shelf Drilling to establish alliance with Arabian Drilling
D&C Tech Digest SLB inks collaboration agreements with Star Energy Geothermal, additive manufacturing provider Roboze Cummins gas engine set to power Liberty’s digiPrime hydraulic fracturing system
News Briefs: Environmental, Social and Governance DNV report: UK emissions to drop 82% by 2050 but still fall short of net zero target 2024 safety results show positive trends in Equinor’s SIF to 0.3, TRIF to 2.3 Delayed energy transition would necessitate 30% rise in upstream spending
Oil & Gas Markets Westwood forecasts Asia Pacific will lead demand for land rigs in 2025-2029, followed by Eastern Europe US oil tariffs on Canada, Mexico would significantly impact NAM crude flows Energy companies investing more in cyber as attacks become more sophisticated
People, Companies and Products Adamson to take over as Transocean CEO in Q2 2025 Diamondback to acquire Double Eagle subsidiaries New drilling waste management site breaks ground Dolphin names interim CEO as Iversen steps down Devon announces executive leadership changes TotalEnergies selects IFS for asset management BP to help ONGC strengthen Mumbai High production OneSubsea, Innovex team up on subsea wellheads Oxford Flow to deliver ES valves to BP in the US EnerMech wins extension for work in Qatar Motive Offshore expands operations into Texas Products ROV features enhanced through water performance New electric TRSV moves industry closer to full electrification of wellbores Baker Hughes launches electrification technologies Enhancements added to development software New wellbore cleaning tech tackles downhole scale
Perspectives: Cary Moomjian – A decorated career spanning a half-century, driven by service, draws to an end By Stephen Whitfield, Senior Editor