From the January/February 2001 issue of Drilling Contractor:

SPE/IADC DRILLING CONFERENCE HIGHLIGHTS 

Performance goals, communication aid well plan
Technologies address unique deepwater problems
Drilling depleted zones takes planning, special care
Use of underbalanced drilling technology expands
"Unconventional" technology aimed at cost savings
Advanced BHAs extend capability, boost efficiency
HPHT and ERD demand special materials, methods
Real time data management can improve decisions
Expandable tubing adds options onshore, offshore
Techniques help control shallow flow, isolate zones
Better bit performance will continue to cut costs
Severe conditions challenge tubular design and use

HEALTH, SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES, PRACTICES

Electronic format can streamline HSE information
BP Amoco's Reiley: Safer rigs will get more work
OSHA ergonomics rule will be costly burdensome

DRILLING TECHNOLOGY

Big E Drilling repowers two of its land rigs

INDUSTRY EVENTS

Drilling Middle East shows role of drilling in region
2001 OTC: A high-impact program

DEPARTMENTS

Drilling Ahead
Capital Wirelines
Editorials
Contractor News
People & Companies
Products

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