| Global Drilling Outlook |
‘Permian Panic’ draws operators, boosts US onshore rig count
From supermajors to tiny start-ups, operators of all sizes are flocking to prolific but low-cost Permian Basin; contractors maintain focus on rig upgrades, performance gains to meet customer demands
by Alex Endress, Editorial Coordinator |
Global supply/demand forecasts, OPEC agreement signal modest recovery could be within reach
by Alex Endress, editorial coordinator |
Deepwater leveling out but likely to stay flat through 2018
Current focus on short term results in more early rig contract cancellations, cold stackings, but long-term optimism remains as deepwater is still expected to play crucial role in global energy supply
by Kelli Ainsworth, Editorial Coordinator |
Regulatory outlook: Air quality, methane waste prevention rules on the horizon while industry still working to clarify Well Control Rule
by Kelli Ainsworth, Editorial Coordinator |
As US LNG exports ramp up, increasing gas demand could mean higher rig counts for land drillers
by Alex Endress, Editorial Coordinator |
US sanction regimes continue to evolve for Russia, Iran, Cuba
by Jennifer Bickley, Chamberlain, Hrdlicka, White, Williams & Aughtry |
Energy insurance industry nears tipping point heading into 2017
by James R. Pierce Jr, JLT Specialty USA |
3 classes for PDC bits of the future: fit for purpose, special application, part of automated drilling system
by Dan Scott, Baker Hughes |
| Regional Focus: Middle East |
Dayrates down, but rig demand remains stable in Middle East
by Alex Endress, editorial coordinator |
| Health, Safety, Environment & Training |
Kuwait Oil develops roadmap for fast-track new-hire development, competency model for drilling
by Eisa Al-Daihani, Marzouk Al-Otaibi, Arun Kumar Nandi, Syed Mohammad Raza, Kuwait Oil Company |
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Fit-for-purpose testing, improved handling techniques, better use of well data among innovations for sour-gas well completions
by Kelli Ainsworth, Editorial Coordinator
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| Drilling Equipment |
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BSEE, industry continue efforts to prevent bolt, connector failures on safety-critical subsea equipment
by Kelli Ainsworth, Editorial Coordinator
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| IADC Connection |
Through tough times, IADC advocated admirably on behalf of members in 2016
by Thomas Burke, 2016 IADC Chairman |
Guest Editorial: US drilling industry, particularly in Texas, poised for burst of activity growth in 2017
by Texas Railroad Commissioner Ryan Sitton |
Steadfast commitment to member service as IADC heads into 2017
by Jason McFarland, IADC President |
In 2016, association stepped up wide-ranging advocacy efforts by engaging with and educating lawmakers, regulators, general public
by Amy Rose, IADC Director of External Relations |
IADC’s Drilling Matters seeks to educate, dispel misconceptions
by Mike Killalea, Editor & Publisher |
| News Cuttings |
| Wirelines |
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Departments
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Drilling Ahead: Don’t let crisis go to waste – time for change is now
by Linda Hsieh, Managing Editor |
| D&C News |
| D&C Tech Digest
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HSE&T Corner: Seadrill sets out on path to continuous well control certification
by Dave Gouldin, Seadrill |
| People, Companies and Products |
Perspectives: Teresa Scott, Nabors – Training, robust safety culture are necessary to ensure the safe reactivation of rigs whenever the upturn comes
by Kelli Ainsworth, Editorial Coordinator |
