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Seadrill announces first low-emission hybrid-powered rig

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Seadrill announced that the West Mira rig has been awarded the DNV GL Battery class notation. By using the four converter-battery systems on the West Mira, Seadrill estimates the runtime of the rig’s on-platform diesel engines will be reduced by 42%, CO2 emissions cut by 15% and NOx emissions reduce by 12%...
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Schlumberger and Dataiku technology partnership will enable enterprise-scale AI in E&P

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Chevron awards OneSubsea integrated subsea production system rated up to 20,000 psi

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Talos Energy acquires Gulf of Mexico portfolio through multiple transactions

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Chevron sanctions Anchor project in deepwater US Gulf of Mexico

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Contractors/operators look to services integration for next efficiency step-change

Nov 15, 2019

US political landscape in flux heading into 2020 presidential election

Nov 12, 2019

New talent, new ideas and new approaches from the next generation will help boost productivity

Nov 12, 2019

Despite strong US economy, warning signs loom

Nov 12, 2019

Injury-free workplace can’t be achieved without demonstrated management commitment

Nov 12, 2019

In times of change, companies should place more emphasis on company culture

Nov 6, 2019

Measuring drilling efficiency through more than speed

Nov 6, 2019

IADC ART DCS Subcommittee to create rig sensor/instrument guidelines through new initiative

Nov 6, 2019

Ceramic microproppant helps microfractures contribute to production

Oct 8, 2019

In This Issue

2019 NOV census shows robust international land rig utilization but softening in North America onshore

Oct 24, 2019

New gauge pad design improves PDC bit tracking in horizontal wells

Oct 24, 2019

People, Companies & Products

Oct 24, 2019

Exciting initiatives on the horizon as IADC heads into 80th year

Oct 24, 2019

Nabors develops MPD Return Flow Pathways procedure to manage non-well control use of rig chokes

Oct 24, 2019

Hidden costs from forgoing effective well control training can outweigh actual cost of training

Oct 24, 2019

Peak in shale’s capital efficiency could help to bring investors back

Oct 24, 2019

Operator spending cuts may lead to 10% fall in 2020 land rig count

Oct 24, 2019

IHS Markit: Offshore dayrates will be better in 2020, just not as much as drillers hope for or need

Oct 24, 2019

As operators reshuffle priorities, offshore exploration is losing out

Oct 24, 2019

Investments needed to meet global oil/gas demand hurt by disconnect between public perception, reality

Oct 24, 2019

Optimism rising for jackup outlook as utilization, dayrates both improve

Oct 24, 2019

150 ksi nickel alloy materials among new innovations for sour service

Oct 24, 2019

Through IADC, members come together to make our industry better and stronger

Oct 24, 2019

Important industry cultural shift to focus on underlying causes of incidents, not on individual blame

Oct 24, 2019

Vessel selection, lessons learned in using a drillship for temporary abandonment of 15 subsea wells

Oct 24, 2019

High-density survey data allows for capture of live inclination, azimuth, delivers clearer downhole picture

Oct 24, 2019

On environmental stewardship, industry may need realignment

Oct 24, 2019

Wirelines

Oct 24, 2019

Drilling & Completion News

Oct 24, 2019

Local deepwater rig supplies tighten in US Gulf, Brazil as dayrates inch up

Oct 24, 2019

Drilling & Completion Tech Digest

Oct 24, 2019

Drilling Contractor 75th anniversary: A retrospective

Oct 24, 2019

News Cuttings

Oct 24, 2019

People, Companies and Products

Maersk signs up Halliburton and Petrofac for Seapulse exploration drilling program

Dec 11, 2019

Chevron announces $20 billion capital and exploratory budget for 2020

Dec 11, 2019

Reveal Energy Services appoints Steven Schlotterbeck as Chairman of the Board

Dec 10, 2019

Seadrill announces change to Board of Directors

Nov 22, 2019

Weatherford announces organizational change

Nov 19, 2019

Mike Henry to become BHP Chief Executive Officer, effective 1 January 2020

Nov 14, 2019

Bishop Lifting Products finalizes acquisition of Louisiana Crane & Electrical Services

Nov 11, 2019

New generation of lever hoists offer high levels of safety and performance

Nov 11, 2019

Halliburton releases new imaging technology to identify fracture networks

Nov 11, 2019

Digital Reader

Digital Reader – Nov/Dec 2019

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Welcome to DC’s Digital Reader, offering the entire November/December 2019 edition in English.

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Digital Reader – Sep/Oct 2019

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Welcome to DC’s Digital Reader, offering the entire September/October 2019 edition in English.

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Digital Reader – Jul/Aug 2019

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Welcome to DC’s Digital Reader, offering the entire July/August 2019 edition in English.

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Drilling It Safely

Seadrill announces first low-emission hybrid-powered rig

Dec 13, 2019 Leave a comment

Seadrill announced that the West Mira rig has been awarded the DNV GL Battery class notation. By using the four converter-battery systems on the West Mira, Seadrill estimates the runtime of the rig’s on-platform diesel engines will be reduced by 42%, CO2 emissions cut by 15% and NOx emissions reduce by 12%...
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Injury-free workplace can’t be achieved without demonstrated management commitment

Nov 12, 2019 Leave a comment
Well-SENSE proves its Active-FLI sensor technology

Nov 11, 2019 Leave a comment
Hidden costs from forgoing effective well control training can outweigh actual cost of training

Oct 24, 2019 Leave a comment
Important industry cultural shift to focus on underlying causes of incidents, not on individual blame

Oct 24, 2019 Leave a comment

Drilling Rigs & Automation

Seadrill announces first low-emission hybrid-powered rig

Dec 13, 2019 Leave a comment

Seadrill announced that the West Mira rig has been awarded the DNV GL Battery class notation. By using the four converter-battery systems on the West Mira, Seadrill estimates the runtime of the rig’s on-platform diesel engines will be reduced by 42%, CO2 emissions cut by 15% and NOx emissions reduce by 12%...
Read More »
Schlumberger and Dataiku technology partnership will enable enterprise-scale AI in E&P

Dec 12, 2019 Leave a comment
Contractors/operators look to services integration for next efficiency step-change

Nov 15, 2019 Leave a comment
Measuring drilling efficiency through more than speed

Nov 6, 2019 Leave a comment
IADC ART DCS Subcommittee to create rig sensor/instrument guidelines through new initiative

Nov 6, 2019 Leave a comment

The Offshore Frontier

Completing the Well

Halliburton releases new imaging technology to identify fracture networks

Nov 11, 2019 Leave a comment

Halliburton has released the PixStar High-Resolution Ultrasonic Imaging Service, a new logging-while-drilling technology that provides real-time images of the borehole to help operators identify fractures, improve wellbore stability and optimize completion design...
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New perforating technology enhances mechanical isolation-type recompletions

Oct 25, 2019 Leave a comment
150 ksi nickel alloy materials among new innovations for sour service

Oct 24, 2019 Leave a comment
High-density survey data allows for capture of live inclination, azimuth, delivers clearer downhole picture

Oct 24, 2019 Leave a comment
Safe Influx achieves successful field trial of automated well control technology

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