May/June 2025

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Offshore Technologies & Markets
Offshore drilling evolves with closed-loop controls, MPD, vibration mitigation
Innovations in digital systems, riser joint design and downhole tools being adopted in offshore drilling projects to reduce NPT and cost
By Stephen Whitfield, Senior Editor
Strategic upgrades likely to sustain offshore rig fleet in foreseeable future
Growth potential to remain centered around reactivations and investing in advanced equipment, although cost tensions remain
By Stephen Whitfield, Senior Editor
Geothermal Drilling
Geothermal development calls for directional drilling tools with higher temperature capabilities
By John Clegg, Hephae Energy Technology
Hybrid standardization approach can transform geothermal into scalable, factory-style projects
By Steve Nas, Wellspec
Managed Pressure Drilling
Automated fluids monitoring helping to unlock value and efficiency in deepwater drilling
By Jon Bartholomew and Charles Thompson Jr, Baker Hughes
Automated advisory system aims to provide accurate predictions for optimized fluids management
By Stephen Whitfield, Senior Editor
Low-carbon Drilling Operations
Alternative, optimized rig power systems among key ingredients to drilling emissions reductions
By Stephen Whitfield, Senior Editor
IADC Connection
Celebrating 85 years of the IADC legacy through stories
With a focus on collaboration, everything else becomes possible
By Kevin Neveu, 2025 IADC Chairman
News Cuttings

Wirelines

Departments
Drilling Ahead: OMV draws on decades of oil, gas drilling experience for Vienna’s 1st geothermal plant
By Linda Hsieh, Editor & Publisher
D&C News

D&C Tech Digest

News Briefs: Environmental, Social and Governance

Oil & Gas Markets

People, Companies and Products

Products

Perspectives: Thomas Gautherot, TotalEnergies – Preparing for the future with an open mind
By Stephen Whitfield, Senior Editor
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