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Exclusive video: Downhole reservoir testing system fit for temperatures up to 410˚F
Posted on 10 April 2013 in Innovating While Drilling, News, Videos
Rasik Bahadur, vice president of subsurface testing services for Schlumberger, speaks with Drilling Contractor…
Vantage Drilling charts path toward offshore personnel competency
Posted on 10 April 2013 in Drilling It Safely, News
If it’s not yet clear from the increasing number of discussions that drilling professionals are having about competency…
Chevron Thailand developing tool to stimulate thinking, ensure multiple layers of protection
Posted on 10 April 2013 in Innovating While Drilling, News
Chevron Thailand is working to develop simple tools that will help to stimulate crews’ thought processes and ensure…
Smooth Operators: Personal, process safety should go hand in hand
Posted on 10 April 2013 in Drilling It Safely, News
A group of HSE professionals calling themselves the “Smooth Operators” are meeting quarterly to discuss common…
Petronas Carigali competency program takes outcome-based approach to training
Posted on 10 April 2013 in Drilling It Safely, News
Petronas Carigali is collaborating with industry service providers, including Halliburton and In Step, on a new…
New technology center dedicated to proppant innovation
Posted on 10 April 2013 in Innovating While Drilling, News, Onshore Advances, Videos
Vinay Mehta, vice president of technical excellence & innovation for Fairmount Minerals, speaks with Drilling Contractor associate editor Katherine Scott…
NOSAC seeks member representing offshore industry
Posted on 10 April 2013 in News, The Offshore Frontier
The US Coast Guard is requesting applications from qualified candidates seeking consideration for appointment…
William Reilly weighs implications of energy efficiencies, shale development
Posted on 10 April 2013 in Global and Regional Markets, News
Recognizing the oil and gas industry for its collaborative work with scientists, the government, economists, environmental…
Membrane separation technology delivers onsite water treatment, recycling
Posted on 09 April 2013 in Innovating While Drilling, News, Onshore Advances
National Oilwell Varco (NOV) FluidControl has introduced a mobile water-treatment system for hydraulic fracturing…
API publishes new industry standards for drilling operations
Posted on 04 April 2013 in News
API announced on 1 April the publication of two new oil and natural gas industry standards for well design and drilling operations…
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