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Innovating While Drilling
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EXCLUSIVE WEB CONTENT
Rotary steerables: cost, reliability still key
by Linda Hsieh, Assistant Managing Editor |
EXCLUSIVE WEB CONTENT
Mono-diameter expandable drilling liner in deepwater – are we ready or not?
by Nitesh Kumar, Statoil, et al |
EXCLUSIVE WEB CONTENT
Dynamic load expansion bench takes new approach to expandable connections testing
by Richard Delange, Weatherford International, et al |
EXCLUSIVE WEB CONTENT
Field tests show aluminum drill pipe can extend operating envelope for ERD
by Mark Jenkins, Baker Hughes, et al |
Hardbanding reapplication specs could be more critical than initial specs
by Bob Miller, Postle Industries |
Real-time geosteering software enhances data-sharing, updating
by Richard Pelling, Paradigm, et al |
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Regional Focus: Latin America
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Mexican, South American fortunes sway with the global tide
by Jerry Greenberg, contributing editor |
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Coiled Tubing
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Coiled tubing pushing limits by going bigger, expanding niche applications
by Katie Mazerov, contributing editor |
Custom Nabors rig built for coiled-tubing MPD enables North Slope redevelopment project
by Clyde Treybig, Nabors Alaska, et al |
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Completions: Well Intervention
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RFID, open-hole packers advancing well interventions; gaps remain in subsea, batteries
by Katie Mazerov, contributing editor |
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Well Control
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Well control simulation software enhancing pre-drill planning, reducing risk of ‘big events’
by Maggie Cox, editorial coordinator |
Development of the 20,000-psi subsea BOP stack
by Melvyn F Whitby, Cameron Drilling Systems, et al |
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Drilling Technology
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EXCLUSIVE WEB CONTENT
To truly improve drilling efficiency, ROP is only one among many performance qualifiers
by Graham Mensa-Wilmot, Chevron – Maxdrill Team, et al |
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IADC ART Committee looks to past, present to prepare for future technologies
by Frank Springett, National Oilwell Varco, et al |
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Health, Safety and Environment
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GPS tracking systems help save fuel, labor costs, enhance road safety
by Lonnie Nietermayer, Pioneer Well Services |
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IADC Connection
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| 70th Anniversary Retrospective |
EXCLUSIVE WEB CONTENT
Generations: Past & Future Leaders |
| From the President: Dr Lee Hunt |
| Wirelines |
| News Cuttings |
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Departments
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EXCLUSIVE WEB CONTENT
Drilling Ahead: To MPD or not to MPD? |
| D&C News |
| D&C Tech Digest |
| Offshore Technology Conference |
HSE Corner: Competent water management system can protect rig employee health
by Tjarda Den Dunnen, Hatenboer-Water BV, et al |
| People, Companies and Products |
| Perspectives: Dan Mueller, ConocoPhillips |
