Archive | 2008
Suzanne Browne, ENSCO: There’s no substitute for the drilling contracting business
Posted on 30 October 2009 in 2008, IADC: Global Leadership, Global Challenges, September/October
In a way, Suzanne Browne, a senior account manager with ENSCO Offshore, grew up around the oil industry. She was raised in Tulsa, Okla., when it was still a big oilfield town. And her mother worked for Gulf Oil (now Chevron) for more than 30 years in the downstream segment. Her mother’s successful career left [...]
People, Companies & Products
Posted on 30 October 2009 in 2008, Focus Areas, September/October
John Rynd appointed CEO, president of Hercules Offshore Hercules Offshore has appointed John T Rynd as the company’s chief executive officer and president, succeeding Randall D Stilley, who has resigned as CEO, president and a director. Mr Rynd also has been appointed as a director. He has served as executive vice president and chief operating [...]
NOV expands Technical College with Houston facility
Posted on 30 October 2009 in 2008, Drilling It Safely, September/October
As of Q2 2008, National Oilwell Varco (NOV) was reporting a $10.8 billion backlog in capital equipment orders for its rig technology segment. Considering that more than 170 offshore drilling rigs are under construction worldwide, that backlog may not seem like such a surprising number. Still, it undoubtedly demonstrates the level of demand manufacturers and [...]
D&C Tech Digest
Posted on 30 October 2009 in 2008, Focus Areas, September/October
First injection of water achieved in Shell’s Ursa/Princess Waterflood project in GOM Shell announced it has achieved another milestone in the Ursa/Princess Waterflood project. First injection of water occurred on 3 July 2008 and is planned to continue for the next 30 years. With a listed volume enhancement capacity of 30,000 bbl/day of oil equivalent, [...]
D&C News
Posted on 30 October 2009 in 2008, Focus Areas, September/October
Angola Block 31 developments get green light Sonangol E.P. has authorized BP and its co-venturers to develop a series of deepwater oil discoveries in offshore Angola’s Block 31. The program is based on a standardized development concept intended to reduce cycle time, optimize capital and maximize operating efficiency through standardized design, fabrication and commissioning. The [...]
Money no object’ if faster, better wells the result
Posted on 30 October 2009 in 2008, IADC: Global Leadership, Global Challenges, September/October
By Mike Killalea, editor & publisher “Money is no object” – for technology to deliver wells efficiently, say operators hungry for practical, groundbreaking tools for well construction. “If it’s something that will deliver wells and deliver them fast, (funding and development) will happen,” declared an operator to whom, clearly, new and effective technology is near [...]
News Cuttings
Posted on 30 October 2009 in 2008, Focus Areas, IADC: Global Leadership, Global Challenges, September/October
North Sea Chapter donates to UK charities The Oil Chaplaincy Trust and the Anthony Nolan Trust have been selected as charities that will receive funds collected at the North Sea Chapter (NSC) Annual Safety Awards. A total of £4,660 was raised through personal and company donations and with the chapter’s pledge to match all funds [...]
Wirelines
Posted on 30 October 2009 in 2008, Focus Areas, IADC: Global Leadership, Global Challenges, September/October
EPA may draft national cbm regulations The US Environmental Protection Agency indicated it’s on the path to formulating national regulations for coalbed methane (CBM) operations under the Clean Water Act. IPAA and five other major national trade associations, including IADC, joined by 38 state producer trade groups, have vigorously protested this initiative as unwarranted, and [...]
IADC operations push forward with focus on improving drilling efficiency worldwide
Posted on 30 October 2009 in 2008, Drilling It Safely, IADC: Global Leadership, Global Challenges, Innovating While Drilling, Onshore Advances, September/October, The Offshore Frontier
It’s been another exciting and challenging year as IADC strives to fulfill the needs of an intensely demanding and always-evolving industry. In government affairs, for example, we continue to provide critical input on the EU’s Working Time Directive and critical court appeals that will impact day-to-day drilling operations. Our accreditation & certification department is further [...]
American reality TV show doesn’t come close to portraying the reality of industry’s rigs
Posted on 30 October 2009 in 2008, IADC: Global Leadership, Global Challenges, September/October
By Joe Leimkuhler, Shell E&P If you have not seen the TV series “Black Gold” (broadcast on the TruTV channel on American television), you may have heard about it. Based on online reviews and trailers, the show appears to have attracted quite a following: Variety: “It’s undeniably entertaining.” Dallas Morning News: “… You’ve got a [...]
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