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Open-architecture platform will lead to feasible automated well construction system
Posted on 07 March 2012 in Innovating While Drilling, News, The Efficient Rig
While the momentum for drilling automation is evident in the industry, translating the concept into an open-architecture control…
Seadrill orders two new ultra-deepwater drillships for delivery in 2014
Posted on 27 February 2012 in News, The Efficient Rig, The Offshore Frontier
Samsung Heavy Industries will build two new ultra-deepwater drillships for Seadrill under turnkey contracts…
White Star demonstrates quadraplex mud pump built with clean-sheet design
Posted on 23 February 2012 in News, The Efficient Rig, Videos
Drilling Contractor visited the manufacturing facility of White Star Pump Company in Waller, Texas, on 17 February…
OTC to recognize Burkhardt, Perdido with 2012 Distinguished Achievement awards
Posted on 23 February 2012 in News, The Efficient Rig, The Offshore Frontier
The Offshore Technology Conference will present its 2012 Distinguished Achievement awards on 29 April to…
Condition monitoring calls for drilling contractor, OEM collaboration
Posted on 31 January 2012 in News, The Efficient Rig
Evaluation and recertification programs for equipment and systems are plentiful, but offshore contractors are looking…
From passive to proactive, condition monitoring gives rig operators advance warning of failures
Posted on 31 January 2012 in News, The Efficient Rig
As rigs are increasingly deployed to remote locations and equipped with complex electronic engines, the risks of…
Keppel AmFELS to build new semi from existing hull for Diamond Offshore
Posted on 11 January 2012 in News, The Efficient Rig, The Offshore Frontier
Diamond Offshore has contracted Keppel AmFELS to construct and upgrade a moored semisubmersible…
Xtreme Drilling introduces 23,500-ft capable land coiled-tubing well intervention unit
Posted on 09 January 2012 in Completing the Well, News, Onshore Advances, The Efficient Rig
Xtreme Drilling and Coil Services has unveiled the XSR200, a land coiled-tubing well intervention unit…
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KCA DEUTAG to deploy highly automated T-700 for NAM in Holland
Posted on 06 January 2012 in News, Onshore Advances, The Efficient Rig
KCA DEUTAG recently commissioned its new highly automated, small-footprint T-700 Heavy Land Rig (HLR)…
Optimizing ROP through automation
Posted on 21 September 2011 in 2011, September/October, The Efficient Rig
Increasing the rate of penetration without detrimentally affecting hole quality or well placement can help to reduce drilling costs, especially on rigs with a…
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