| 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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