Archive | November/December
Wirelines
Posted on 10 November 2009 in 2009, IADC: Global Leadership, Global Challenges, November/December
The International Association of Oil & Gas Producers (OGP) has formally replied to European Energy Commissioner Andris Piebalg’s invitation for input on…
IMO MODU Code update nears completion, formal adoption; IADC set to provide companion document in early 2010
Posted on 10 November 2009 in 2009, IADC: Global Leadership, Global Challenges, November/December, The Efficient Rig
After a nearly five-year effort, the International Maritime Organization (IMO) is expected to adopt an updated version of the IMO MODU Code next month…
Annual General Meeting Special: Government affairs, operations push forward around the globe
Posted on 10 November 2009 in 2009, IADC: Global Leadership, Global Challenges, November/December
Throughout 2009, IADC has continued to work closely with other industry organizations to press for a wider and more flexible five-year Outer Continental Shelf…
25 years of ‘doing what is right for the rig’: IADC president leads association into new era
Posted on 10 November 2009 in 2009, IADC: Global Leadership, Global Challenges, November/December
IADC president Dr Lee Hunt is observing 25 years with the association, 19 of which he has served as president. He met recently with Mike Killalea, IADC group vice president and publisher…
From the chairman: It’s time to push forward on environmental performance; benchmarking will be 1st step
Posted on 10 November 2009 in 2009, Drilling It Safely, IADC: Global Leadership, Global Challenges, November/December
As 2009 chairman of IADC, the time is approaching when I begin to take stock of the year that has almost passed. While it is premature to write a close-out report…
Web-, computer-based well control program provides cost-driven, self-paced training
Posted on 10 November 2009 in 2009, Drilling It Safely, November/December
As we address the uncertainties of future activities in the oil and gas industry, the constant remains with the need to drive down lifting costs for operators…
Modified BIBO, LOT applied to trip out from deep HPHT well with simultaneous loss, ballooning
Posted on 10 November 2009 in 2009, Drilling It Safely, Innovating While Drilling, November/December
The leak off test (LOT) and barrel in – barrel out (BIBO) procedures were modified and applied successfully to trip a very deep high-pressure, high-temperature…
Automated system provides well control for extreme drilling environments, enhances MPD
Posted on 10 November 2009 in 2009, Drilling It Safely, Innovating While Drilling, November/December, The Efficient Rig
The essence of well control is information. Ideally, downhole information facilitates a knowledgeable, expert response to prevent a costly or even…
Shoulder/thread verifier system uses thermal imaging to detect potential connection problems
Posted on 09 November 2009 in 2009, Innovating While Drilling, November/December
A new shoulder/thread verifier system (STVS) uses thermal imaging technology to enable verification of the shoulder, thread and seal engagement…
Monobore completion system provides simple, low-cost option for short-life expectancy wells
Posted on 09 November 2009 in 2009, Completing the Well, November/December
Many wells completed today can be classified as short-life or harvest wells. Some of these would not be economically feasible using high-end completion…
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