A new drilling automation platform is aiding experts to make real-time drilling decisions to enable more accurate well placement, good borehole quality, optimum ROP and consistency. In this video with DC, Mr Zalluhoglu explains the platform’s two modes of operation and the value that has been achieved...
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New E&P company plans exploration strategy with high-graded, ready-to-drill prospects
Seapulse is building a global portfolio of 30 billion BOE gross prospects, including a fast-track portfolio of high-graded, derisked ready-to-drill prospects. In this video with DC, Mr Aitken talks about its strategic alliance with Maersk Drilling and how that’s leading to large-scale application of a lean collaboration model...
Read More »Petrobras tests prototype for smart contracts using blockchain
As blockchain gains momentum in the tech world, the oil and gas industry is taking notice. Petrobras, for one, has developed a prototype of a smart contract using blockchain and real-time drilling data. In this video with DC, Mr Teixeira discusses how a smart contract was used to rent a pump unit with automatic monitoring...
Read More »Saipem looks to aviation best practices to enhance safety, performance
The drilling industry should consider leveraging the best practices of high-reliability organizations from the likes of the aviation industry. In this video, Mr Racheli discusses how easily accessible, simplified checklists and quick reference handbooks can be adopted from aviation to improve safety and performance...
Read More »H&P: Advanced drilling automation delivering better consistency, results in Permian
Autonomous directional drilling is not a new concept. Watch DC’s video with Mr Adams to learn about how H&P is deploying advanced drilling automation technologies in the Permian to improve consistency and performance, as well as key considerations in terms of automation’s impact on humans...
Read More »Companies should consider how response to downturns impact attraction of new employees
As the industry considers how to attract more talent, companies must reconsider how they respond to a downturn and the impact of cutting internship programs. In this video, Ms Ramirez discusses the value of IADC student chapter involvement and offers insights into millennials’ perspectives...
Read More »Kellock: Still more rig retirements may be needed to improve contractors’ sustainability
The current environment for offshore drilling contractors is unsustainable and, while there is a move toward a better market, improvement has proven slow in coming. In this video, Mr Kellock discusses his outlook for the offshore market. Watch the video for more information...
Read More »Setting the conditions for a strong operational safety culture
For standard operations, the right mindset is to always be prepared to invite inspection, not fear it. In this video, Mr Burnham speaks about the mentality of leaders to transmit leadership to crews with high turnover...
Read More »IADC DRILLERSPAC and USMCA update from Capitol Hill
The United States-Canada-Mexico Agreement, coming before Congress this summer, will retain key provisions from NAFTA to protect the energy industry, said Liz Craddock, IADC Vice President of Policy and Government Affairs, at the 2019 IADC Drilling Onshore Conference & Exhibition in Houston on 16 May. In this video, Mrs Craddock discusses legislative priorities and the success of the recently formed DRILLERSPAC and how to get involved.
Read More »OSHA Multi-Employer Citation Policy, potential impact on energy industry
With multi-employer scenarios commonplace in oil and gas, OSHA’s citation policy puts general contractors at risk of a citation even in instances where they do not have a direct hiring relationship with the secondary sub-contractor in violation. At the 2019 IADC Drilling Onshore Conference & Exhibition, Ken Bullock, a shareholder with Munsch Hardt Kopf & Harr, said the challenge will be how to minimize potential civil liability while complying with the Multi-Employer Citation Policy. In this video, Mr Bullock explains the policy and how it could impact the energy industry.
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