Archive | 2009
News Cuttings
Posted on 17 May 2009 in 2009, IADC: Global Leadership, Global Challenges, May/June
IADC has opened a regional operations office in Bangkok, Thailand, staffed by Chit Hlaing, IADC’s new operations assistant – Asia operations. Mr Hlaing will serve IADC members…
Wirelines
Posted on 17 May 2009 in 2009, IADC: Global Leadership, Global Challenges, May/June
It’s a simple equation: Increased taxes = less investment = less production. Which is why IADC is working, through its alliance with industry groups like API and IPAA…
IADC SCA Chapter marks 10 years of successes
Posted on 17 May 2009 in 2009, IADC: Global Leadership, Global Challenges, May/June
An estimated 300 guests helped the IADC South Central Asia (SCA) Chapter celebrate its 10th anniversary on 13-14 March at Aamby Valley’s Sahara Lake City, a resort community…
IADC, regulators collaborate to promote dialogue on asset integrity challenges
Posted on 17 May 2009 in 2009, IADC: Global Leadership, Global Challenges, May/June
In December 2007, the International Regulators Forum (IRF) convened in Miami, Fla., to focus attention on asset management and safety in the offshore industry. As a representative…
From the 2009 chairman IADC taking the lead towards ambitious environmental performance, awareness
Posted on 17 May 2009 in 2009, IADC: Global Leadership, Global Challenges, May/June
We are now well into 2009. So far, this year has been a bumpy ride. Slump in demand due to decreasing prices and anxiety for the future characterise the current market situation…
Condition-based maintenance holds potential for improving equipment reliability, performance
Posted on 17 May 2009 in 2009, May/June
In this article, Karl Faller, president of TI-Data, discusses an equipment maintenance system used extensively in other industries. While its applications in the drilling industry…
Industry’s global nature means culture, language, regional laws are relevant in QHSE reporting
Posted on 17 May 2009 in 2009, Drilling It Safely, May/June
Have you reviewed your accident investigation policy recently? Probably not. Or maybe you know it by heart. Perhaps you wrote it or contributed amendments to it…
Low-emissions generator uses catalyst system to reduce NOx, meet regulatory standards
Posted on 17 May 2009 in 2009, Drilling It Safely, May/June
Standards are a part of our complicated world – ASTM, ANSI, ISO, BS, DIN, SAE, SPE, API, EPA, CARB are just a few acronyms in the alphabet soup of standards…
Can UBD flaring reduce global CO2 emissions?
Posted on 17 May 2009 in 2009, Drilling It Safely, May/June
One of the perceived blockers for underbalanced drilling (UBD) operations is the necessity for flaring gas in most operations. As the world becomes more aware of the impact…
People and the environment: Operator implements system to manage fluids selection
Posted on 17 May 2009 in 2009, Drilling It Safely, May/June
Products and substances providing a common health, environmental and technical functional excellence are only achieved today after challenge. The challenge includes…
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