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11 March 2014
Exclusive video: NOV Fluid Hammer moves entire BHA axially, increases weight transfer
With an expected launch at this year’s OTC, National Oilwell Varco (NOV) gave DC an exclusive introduction to its new Fluid Hammer technology...
11 March 2014
Houston Community College begins global training program
Houston Community College (HCC) has started its program to train the next generation of entry-level roustabout. The first four classes to kick off the Global Oil and Gas...
10 March 2014
Redesigned RSS improves reliability, saves operator 9 days
In a recent Latin American project, an operator was able to overcome challenges related to shock and vibrations by deploying a redesigned rotary steerable system (RSS)...
06 March 2014
OMV plans roll-out of real-time operations support workflow after success in Tunisia
A protocol for delivering real-time operations support for small-scale, geographically dispersed drilling campaigns is giving crews in far-flung fields easier...
06 March 2014
Baker Hughes’ AutoTrak Curve RSS drills 10 million ft in two years
Baker Hughes’ AutoTrak Curve rotary steerable system (RSS), launched two years ago at the IADC/SPE Drilling Conference, has drilled 10 million ft onshore North America...