January/February 2021

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Critical Issues in Drilling and Completions
Despite market uncertainties, industry leaders are pushing ahead with technology and ESG investments, embracing new ways of working, contracting By Linda Hsieh, Editor & publisher Robert Eifler, Noble: Facing a glum market outlook, offshore drilling contractors must embrace bold thinking to survive By Stephen Whitfield, Associate Editor Gene Stahl, Precision Drilling: Industrialized processes, scale efficiencies can mitigate high cost variability of shale wells, lower risks By Stephen Whitfield, Associate Editor Erik Kirkemo, Equinor: Changing landscape calls for industry to embrace new ways of working, transition to lower-margin business By Linda Hsieh, Editor & publisher Sandy Esslemont, Parker: Workforce competency, multi-skilling will be key to success as companies seek ways to do more with less By Linda Hsieh, Editor & publisher Miguel Sanchez, Nabors: ‘Smart evolution’ enabling efficient remote operations, better use of rig data will be the way forward By Linda Hsieh, Editor & publisher Stuart Jackson, Seadrill: Industry consolidation could shift offshore rig supply/demand, trigger transformation in business model By Stephen Whitfield, Associate Editor
Remote Operations Centers
Remote operating centers leverage smart tools, automation to boost efficiency, facilitate collaboration By Stephen Whitfield, Associate Editor
Environment, Social and Governance
New industry-backed council aims to make energy ESG disclosures more relevant for all stakeholders By Jessica Whiteside, Contributor
IADC Connection
IADC Board of Directors elects 2021 officers
From the Chairman: Industry must focus on ESG, find ways to rebrand itself in a changing world By Bob Geddes, 2021 IADC Chairman
Bob Geddes Chairman Profile: Too many still don’t know where energy comes from By Linda Hsieh, Editor & Publisher
News Cuttings Precision’s Kevin Neveu named 2020 IADC Contractor of the Year New maintenance group welcomes participation ART rig sensor stewardship guidelines out for comment IADC promotes Matt Giacona to assistant director, GIA Shane Marchand, Hege Kverneland receive IADC Exemplary Service Awards Noble’s Tony Slater receives IADC Chairman’s Anniversary award
Wirelines BOEM holds lease sale 256, proposes new sale for March BOEM research supports deepwater policy change
Departments
Drilling Ahead: Recovery will not mean a return to the status quo By Linda Hsieh, Editor & Publisher
D&C News ADNOC, Total deliver UAE’s first unconventional gas Transocean contracts with Petrobras extended Maersk integrator wins one-well contract from OMV Gas discovery near Heidrun field offshore Norway New FORGE well aims to prove commercial viability of enhanced geothermal systems
D&C Tech Digest Installation of monodiameter system demonstrates advancement in expandable technology Reaming tool helps challenging wells reach target depth Shell, Equinor combine digital forces to optimize inventory Predictive technologies expected to help adnoc save 20% on maintenance
News Briefs: Environmental, Social and Governance Maersk Drilling sets target to halve emissions by 2030 DNV GL: Deep decarbonization of energy system still far away Precision Drilling outlines ESG performance in new report New electrical charging buoy aims to reduce offshore vessel emissions Schlumberger to create geothermal company
People, Companies and Products Seadrill: Warriner named new COO, Nelson as new CTO Saipem invests in drilling simulator for Saudi facility Stena awards contract for data management system Archer announces contract extension for UK platforms Safe Influx receives patent for automated well control Varel rebrands as Varel Energy Solutions ICD announces executive management changes Weir wins PTTEP contract to install wellheads, trees MRDS appoints director for Middle East, North Africa Rival Downhole buys Hunting’s drilling assets Products DNV GL introduces RP on digital twin quality assurance App uses AR for sling, rigging inspection, lifting training New ABS eLogs launched to replace paper logbooks Weir launches latch back pressure valve system New rotary steerable tool has only 10 moving parts Ironclad glove passes NFPA 2112:2018 certification
Perspectives: Warren Hubler – Next-level safety requires industry to look beyond recordable injury rates to Serious Injury and Fatality exposures By Linda Hsieh, Editor & Publisher, and Jay Stracke, Editorial Coordinator