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Tap into emotions to deliver HSE message
Posted on 14 February 2012 in Drilling It Safely, News
Facts are important, but they don’t convey the emotional connection that can motivate people to change their behavior – a mind shift must occur…
Indirect costs of incidents, fatalities make the financial case for better safety practices
Posted on 14 February 2012 in Drilling It Safely, News
An investment in time, effort and money goes a long way to prevent injuries and to protect the work force, while saving…
In addition to competence and training, an optimal mindset leads to better results
Posted on 13 February 2012 in Drilling It Safely, News
The attributes of a peak performer can be divided into two parts – 30% skill set and 70% mindset…
2012 IADC chairman Rabun challenges industry to raise the level of safety
Posted on 13 February 2012 in IADC: Global Leadership, Global Challenges, News
The industry has made strides in safety; nonetheless, there still is work to be done to continue that momentum to…
World watches US shale revolution, but doubts exist on shale future in Asia
Posted on 09 February 2012 in Global and Regional Markets, News, Onshore Advances
While the world watches the revolution in US shale development that has reshaped the industry in North…
Asian drilling-intensive projects named finalists for IPTC award
Posted on 09 February 2012 in Innovating While Drilling, News, Onshore Advances
Two landmark Asian development t projects with heavy drilling emphasis were recognized as finalists for the Excellence in Project Integration Award…
UK official: Developing O&G industry in Middle East, North Africa will boost regional economies, global energy security
Posted on 08 February 2012 in Global and Regional Markets, News
Over the past year, the Middle East and North Africa experienced momentous change, and that is creating…
Petrobras makes discovery in Amazon’s Solimões Basin
Posted on 06 February 2012 in News
Petrobras has discovered a new oil and natural gas accumulation in the Solimões Basin in the state of Amazonas…
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…
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