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Exclusive video: IADC DGD Workshop discusses drivers, operational challenges
Posted on 15 May 2013 in IADC: Global Leadership, Global Challenges, Innovating While Drilling, News
At the 2013 IADC Dual Gradient Drilling (DGD) Workshop on 9 May in Houston, the IADC DGD Subcommittee led a workshop that…
Statoil awards Mariner drilling services contract to Noble Corp
Posted on 14 May 2013 in News, The Offshore Frontier
Statoil has awarded a four-year contract for drilling services on the Mariner project to Noble Corp, with an option of up to two years…
Simplified model clarifies connection between MPD well control equipment, safety barriers
Posted on 14 May 2013 in Innovating While Drilling, News
Managed pressure drilling (MPD) systems are increasingly being used in formations with restricted operational pressure windows…
Caterpillar launches dynamic gas blending kit for well stimulation
Posted on 13 May 2013 in News, The Efficient Rig
Caterpillar Global Petroleum has developed a dynamic gas blending (DGB) retrofit kit for use on the Cat 3512C (HD) engine…
Dual-deck shaker, modular pressure control system among innovations at M-I SWACO Expo
Posted on 10 May 2013 in Innovating While Drilling, News
M-I SWACO presented various solids and pressure control technologies at the recent 6th annual M-I SWACO Tech Expo…
GE unveils BOP surface control system, condition monitoring/sensing for subsea at OTC
Posted on 08 May 2013 in Innovating While Drilling, News, OTC, The Efficient Rig, The Offshore Frontier
A BOP surface control system and operator interface designed for deepwater drilling was among several technologies…
Tesco introduces top drive, casing system for extended reach
Posted on 08 May 2013 in Innovating While Drilling, News, OTC
Tesco Corp has completed tests for two products – the HXI 150-ton top drive and Hydraulic Compact CASING DRIVE SYSTEM (HCCDS) – for extended reach…
Exclusive video: Steerable drilling liner service drills, evaluates wellbore while installing liner
Posted on 08 May 2013 in Innovating While Drilling, News, OTC, Videos, Videos OTC
Baker Hughes has introduced SureTrak, a steerable drilling liner service that was among the latest technologies launched at the…
Exclusive video: New system automates completion services for safer operations
Posted on 07 May 2013 in Drilling It Safely, Innovating While Drilling, News, OTC, Videos, Videos OTC
For onshore and offshore completion services, Superior Energy Services recently launched the Complete Automated Technology…
WWC named provider for Kick Assistance Program for Berkley Oil & Gas, J.H. Blades
Posted on 06 May 2013 in Drilling It Safely, News, OTC
Wild Well Control (WWC) has been named the exclusive provider for the Kick Assistance Program (KAP) for insurance provider…
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