July/August 2024

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Digital Transformation
AI and emerging gen AI technologies set to unlock new frontiers in drilling Industry starting to test the waters with technologies like generative AI to help ‘democratize’ data access, drive smarter decision making By Stephen Whitfield, Senior Editor
Automation initiatives show untapped potential in drilling optimization Machine learning models, automated connections among projects highlighting gains that can still be made in drilling performance By Stephen Whitfield, Senior Editor
Repsol’s InWell.ai leverages data analytics, AI to enhance drilling, prevent major downtime events By Javier Rey, Repsol
eDrilling kicks off ambitious R&D project leveraging agentic AI to develop a ‘drilling agent’ By Jessica Whiteside, Contributor
AI-enabled large language model speeds up wells data retrieval – but must be used with care By Jessica Whiteside, Contributor
Speech recognition technology adapted for high-accuracy detection of drillstring breakover By Stephen Forrester, Contributor
Advances in Completion Technologies
Completion-based velocity string solutions can help extend life of gas wells, maximize recovery By Simon Leiper, Viking completion technology
IADC Connection
2023 ISP report shows marked improvements in LTI, recordable rates despite rise in manhours
From the Chairman: Advocating for the drilling industry with a unified voice on C.A.R.E.S. By Brad James, IADC Chairman
News Cuttings IADC SAPC highlights mental health, safety winners Scholarships added to IADC Student Chapter Program 2nd annual DrillersPAC 3-gun shoot set for October Lamberto Nonno recognized for exemplary service
Wirelines NSTA urges more investments in emissions reduction at annual Tier Zero meeting LLOG and SLB win NOIA’s 2024 Safety in Seas awards IADC joins IMO Maritime Safety Committee meeting
Departments
Drilling Ahead: Ongoing projects showcase how AI can be leveraged within drilling By Linda Hsieh, Editor & Publisher
D&C News New Zealand moves to reverse oil and gas exploration ban instituted in 2018 Seadrill drillships win contracts in South Korea, US Gulf Vista adds rig to accelerate Vaca Muerta development Chevron takes 80% interest in offshore Namibia license Petronas discovery in Suriname Block 52 estimated to approach 400 million bbl Noble Resilient, Noble Resolve jackups win contracts for well intervention, P&A Cooperation allows first oil from Eldfisk North to be achieved ahead of schedule Woodside’s first oil from Sangomar Field marks offshore milestone for Senegal
D&C Tech Digest Survey: Process optimization, predictive maintenance among data-driven innovations having top impact Middle East project sees Halliburton completing 12 zones in a single well Australian 5-well subsea batch campaign marks milestone for SeaCure
News Briefs: Environmental, Social and Governance Noble spearheads simulation exercise to better understand well control associated with CO₂ drilling DNV report: China shows impressive renewables growth but will likely continue to rely on imports for oil and gas Equinor gets green light to develop 2 new North Sea CO₂ storage licenses Robert Gordon University issues report urging action to help UK achieve ‘just and fair’ transition by 2030 Open Group launches draft standard to communicate, manage emissions data
Oil & Gas Markets More private investment needed to meet expanding energy demand in Mexico Equinor issues new report forecasting global energy trends through 2050 Wood Mackenzie: European gas storage levels could hit 100% by end of September amid low demand
People, Companies and Products Noble announces acquisition of Diamond Offshore Crew Hawk set for deployment on Middle East jackup Odfjell to supply tubular-running services to COSL Baker Hughes, Petrobras sign multi-year contract BP simplifies structure, makes executive changes ADNOC extends contract with Vallourec for 2 years ADNOC Drilling secures $1.7 billion contract Nabors announces new name for Surface Services SLB deals aim to electrify subsea wells on Buzios field Fortress expands with 4 locations across US markets Expro acquires Coretrax IFS to buy Copperleaf Saeed joins Westerton Access in Middle East Products CO₂LINK streamlines CO₂ injection, storage processes New fluid end design enhances maintenance of GDEP’s 800HDD pump Single-sack cement allows for easier storage, mixing
Perspectives: Mardonildo Filho, Ventura Offshore – Attracting young talent will be critical for industry growth By Stephen Whitfield, Senior Editor