From the January/February 2000 issue of Drilling Contractor:

OFFSHORE CAREER NO "WALKABOUT" FOR IADC CHAIR IRWIN

JOHN R. IRWIN, 2000 IADC Chairman, shares his thoughts 
on the industry in this exclusive profile

SHIFT GEARS FOR THE NEW ERA AT IADC CONFERENCES

Join IADC, SPE in New Orleans for 2 great February events
HSE for the new millenium begins with IADC in February

DOWNHOLE TOOLS ND DRILLPIPE

   Norwegian operators reap rewards by controlling inclination in rotary mode
   Auto-Fill tool cuts formation surge pressures and stops expensive mud losses
 Improved rotary-slip dies help boost drillstring life
Titanium drill pipe a viable option for short-radius horizontal drilling

HEALTH, SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENT

   Human factors: Step change improvements in effectiveness and safety
   Alabama lawsuit poses threat to hydraulic fracturing across U.S.

RIG TECHNOLOGY

Parker builds world's first arctic-class drill barge

DEPARTMENTS

Drilling Ahead
IADC Connection
Editorials
Contractor News
People & Companies

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