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NOV's David Reid named chairman of IADC Advanced Rig Technology Committee

Posted on 18 November 2008

The IADC ART Committee was created to “improve safety and efficiency through sound operating procedures, design of automated systems and standardizing automation. Issues of note include control philosophy, communication protocol between equipment, competency, and comprehensive automation of the complete drilling process, integrating surface and downhole equipment, including completion systems.”

The committee comprises five active subcommittees. For more information, click here, or contact Mike Killalea at IADC.

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