November/December 2002

 2003 IADC LEADERSHIP
Diamond Offshore’s Lawrence R Dickerson elected 2003 IADC Chairman
IADC’s 2003 Chairman ready to meet the challenges

 GLOBAL DRILLING OUTLOOK
More exploration access to land in the future?
Independent keep North American drilling activity afloat
Insurance costs are rising for the drilling industry
The outlook for 2003 is more positive, say analysts
BP’s rig of the future aims for safety, efficiency
Rotary steerable drilling means faster, smoother wellbores

 WELL CONTROL
IADC’s accreditation programs meet industry’s needs
New branches in tree technology means savings
Recognizing, managing and resolving well kicks is crucial
New jet cutter design gives improved capabilities
Jackup footprint, punch through studies underway

 Departments
Drilling Ahead
Capital Wirelines
Editorials
IADC Connection/Drilling Services
Contractor New
People, Companies and Products

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