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From the 2010 chairman: Preparing tomorrow’s generation today
Posted on 04 February 2010 in 2010, IADC: Global Leadership, Global Challenges, January/February
As the oil and gas drilling industry advances into new frontiers with new technologies, it demands increasingly higher skill levels among workers. Yet historical ups and downs in the economy have created gaps in the work force. …
People, Companies & Products
Posted on 04 February 2010 in 2010, Departments, IADC: Global Leadership, Global Challenges, January/February
Events and updates in People, Companies & Products. …
IADC Connection: Wirelines
Posted on 04 February 2010 in 2010, IADC: Global Leadership, Global Challenges, January/February
IADC and five other oilfield trade groups have written to the Obama Administration’s Ocean Policy Task Force urging extreme caution in pursuing marine spatial planning (MSP) insofar as it may impact OCS oil and natural gas E&P. …
Control systems integration an ongoing challenge
Posted on 04 February 2010 in 2010, Global and Regional Markets, IADC: Global Leadership, Global Challenges, January/February, The Efficient Rig, The Offshore Frontier
Critical D&C issues with Tim Juran, Seadrill Americas. Seadrill has delivered eight modern, highly sophisticated deepwater newbuilds in the last 15-18 months. What are the key challenges you’ve faced in doing that? …
From the 2009 chairman: Industry must walk the talk on environment
Posted on 04 February 2010 in 2010, IADC: Global Leadership, Global Challenges, January/February
2009 is behind us, and it is time to take stock of the past year and relay the baton of the IADC chairmanship to Louis Raspino, president and CEO of Pride International. Chairing IADC in 2009 has been a great privilege, and I pass on the assignment with mixed feelings. …
Smart drilling a must as wells push technical limit
Posted on 04 February 2010 in 2010, IADC: Global Leadership, Global Challenges, January/February, The Efficient Rig, The Offshore Frontier
Critical D&C issues with Ron Toufeeq, Pride International. Ron Toufeeq is senior vice president of operations, asset management and engineering for Pride International. What are some of the most critical issues facing the drilling and completion industry in…
Tax systems can tip the scales on brownfields
Posted on 04 February 2010 in 2010, IADC: Global Leadership, Global Challenges, January/February, The Offshore Frontier
Critical D&C issues with Nick Walker, Talisman Energy. There are a number of issues. We are, I hope, progressing out of recession. Oil prices have recovered somewhat, but gas prices still haven’t, and I think the latter will stay low in Europe…
Automation’s learning curve must be overcome
Posted on 04 February 2010 in 2010, Global and Regional Markets, IADC: Global Leadership, Global Challenges, January/February, Onshore Advances, The Efficient Rig
Critical D&C issues with Ed Kautz, Ensign Energy Services. Implementing automation technologies and equipment on land drilling rigs is still not universally accepted. Are you a believer in technology and automation? …
Drilling Ahead: Once again, downturn has proven to be a good thing for technology
Posted on 04 February 2010 in 2010, Departments, IADC: Global Leadership, Global Challenges, January/February
Ever since the industry got rolled over by the monster how-low-will-it-go recession approximately 18 months ago, industry technology leaders have made various comments about how downturns can actually be a good thing for technological innovations. …
Top drives key to better jackup performance
Posted on 04 February 2010 in 2010, Drilling It Safely, Global and Regional Markets, IADC: Global Leadership, Global Challenges, January/February, Onshore Advances, The Efficient Rig, The Offshore Frontier
Matt Ralls is president and CEO of Rowan Companies. He is also the 2010 IADC vice chairman. What do you see as some of the most critical technology challenges facing the drilling and completion industry today? Rowan is a jackup and…
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