January/February 2009

Critical issues in drilling & completions

DC talks with industry experts on the challenges ahead
by Linda Hsieh, assistant managing editor; Jeremy Cresswell, Jerry Greenberg and Katie Mazerov, contributing editors

Front-end engineering is key to better projects – Don Jacobsen, Hess Corp

Personnel must not be sacrificed in soft cycle – Ed Jacob, Grey Wolf Drilling

‘Big hitter’ technologies to be focus in ’09 – Abdul Munim Saif Al Kindy, Abu Dhabi Company for Onshore Oil Operations

Industry must guard against knee-jerk reactions – Matt Simmons, Simmons & Co

Selective isolation technologies still falling short – Carl T Montgomery, ConocoPhillips

In downturn, fundamentals can’t be overlooked – Mark Burns, ENSCO Offshore

Competing on performance, not bottom dollar – Brian Taylor, KCA DEUTAG

Technology is key to mitigating drilling hazards – Carel Hoyer, Weatherford

Pushing the envelope on LWD, geosteering – Ian Falconer, Schlumberger

HPHT, coupling technologies vital for deepwater – Dave Tucker, VetcoGray/Hydril Pressure Control

Health, Safety and Environment

Highly automated drilling fluids system improves HSE and efficiency, reduces personnel needs
by Jon Gunnerod, Susana Serra, Maria Palacios-Ticas, National Oilwell Varco; Ove Kvarne, BP

Cultivating employee competence: Rowan takes journey that begins with the end in mind
by Jean-Francois Basse, Rowan Drilling UK

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