| Drilling Rigs & Equipment |
Industry takes cautious steps toward hands-free drilling, automation
by Linda Hsieh, assistant managing editor |
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Bandera Drilling pushes safety with new-generation rig
by Linda Hsieh, assistant managing editor |
Odfjell Drilling pursues green rigs with integrated operations, onshore support
by John C. Mck. Skeggs, Odfjell Drilling, et al |
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2-in-1 rotary drilling/coiled tubing rig enhances Permian Basin operations
by J. Gregory Nutter, Xtreme Coil Drilling, et al |
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Direct-drive top drive eliminates failures related to gearbox, motor
by C. Fraser, Hitec Products Drilling, et al |
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Hybrid heave drilling technology reduces emissions, costs
by Kevin R. Williams, KRW Technologies |
| Completions |
Deep Gulf of Mexico completions push equipment to their limits and beyond
by Katie Mazerov, contributing editor |
| Middle East |
Kuwait, Oman boost regional activities with deep drilling, steam flood projects
by Jerry Greenberg, contributing editor |
IADC enhances Middle East initiatives to support HSE, training, drilling
by Ken Fischer, IADC |
ADCO develops high-profile rig visits as efficient HSE management tool
by Mustapha Boucif, ADCO |
| Health, Safety & environment |
JSAs a proven HSE management icon
by Steve M. Olson, Nabors Well Services, et al |
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New lifeboat replaces hook system with drop-in-ball technology
by Yvette Roper, Maersk Drilling |
| IADC ISP: Industry sets record-low LTI rate in 2008 |
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Telemedicine technologies enhance healthcare for offshore workers
by Oscar W. Boultinghouse, FACEP – NuPhysicia, et al |
| Geosciences |
| Innovations in acquisition geometries, telemetry improve complex imaging, seismic logging |
| Drilling case study |
Accurate wellbore trajectory delivers 70% more reservoir contact on Gullfaks well
by Linn Arnesen, StatoilHydro, et al |
| IADC connection |
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From the President: Well control has come long way since oil gusher days |
| Wirelines |
| News Cuttings |
| Conference Calendar |
| departments |
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Drilling Ahead: Requiem for a Recession: The Good, the Bad & the Ugly |
| D&C News |
| D&C Tech Digest |
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HSE Corner: Pride underscores commitment to training, safety with new facility in France featuring rig, test well |
| People, Companies & Products |
| Perspectives: David Payne, Chevron: Pushing for innovations in a risk-averse industry |
