| SPE/IADC DRILLING CONFERENCE |
| Drilling conference puts focus on “Back to Basics?” |
| Managed pressure drilling evolves with new technology and applications |
| Bit technology results in faster and cleaner wellbores |
| Rig automation increases increases drilling efficiency and safety |
| Reservoir targets reached with directional drilling |
| Tubulars session examines pipe fatigue and failure |
| People, planning and HSE examines the environment and safety |
| Drill bit design solves performance and drilling challenges |
| Field development focuses on reservoirs, HPHT issues |
| Expandable tubular technology enables casing repair |
| Mooring, risers, SBOP are examined in Deepwater I session |
| Completion session looks at window milling, perforating technology |
| Real time applications enhance downhole communications |
| Extended reach technology enable E&P of remote fields |
| Extending life, value are topics of mature fields |
| Proper cementing technique is key to zonal isolation |
| Deepwater II session examines performance, benchmarking |
| Testing, logging, coiled tubing is focus of Downhole Tools session |
| Drilling Fluids session looks at rock mechanics, differential sticking |
| HEALTH, SAFETY, ENVIRONMENT AND TRAINING |
| IADC Drilling HSE Europe 2005 set for 19-20 May in Esberg, Denmark |
| 2005 IADC HSE&T Conference 8-9 Feb in Houston |
| Noble Drilling initiative eliminates manriding operations |
| Grey Wolf’s truck safety program reduces incidents, accidents |
| Winning hearts and mind of employees is key to safety |
| Features |
| “Back to Basics” series kicks off with MWD technology |
| Latest in surface BOP technology, applications presented at conference |
| IADC offers strong conference schedule during 2005 |
| Departments |
| Drilling Ahead |
| Capital Wirelines |
| Editorials |
| IADC Connection |
| Contractor News |
| People, Companies & Products |
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