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 |