CRITICAL ISSUES
IN DRILLING &
COMPLETIONS Activity ramp-up pushes
workforce challenges back
to center stage
JAN/FEB 2023
Volume 79 • Number 1
Official magazine of the International
Association of Drilling Contractors
www.drillingcontractor.org www.iadc.org
IADC Chairman Andy
Hendricks: Industry optimistic
for period of stability
Moderated growth can create
healthier business environment
for drillers – p42
New dual-gradient drilling
technique aims to remove
limiters for ultra-deep wells
Technology combines new surface
& downhole systems with current
equipment, drilling practices – p33