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From the
March/April 2001 issue of Drilling
Contractor:
LAND DRILLING EQUIPMENT,
ACTIVITY, OUTLOOK
2001 is off to a good
start for North American land drillers
Power upgrades can boost
rig efficiency and extend rig life
Rig for Turkmenistan is
designed to three sets of specs
Answers to key questions
help choose ergonomics consultant
DOWNHOLE TOOLS AND DRILL
PIPE
Drillstring design
and drilling techniques impact wear
Circulating/flowback
tool cuts surge pressures, saves mud
Power tong
system can increase control and lift capacity
Designed-to-application
bits increase performance
ADVANCING WELL COMPLETION
TECHNOLOGY
Solid expandable tubulars are enabling
technology
Intelligent completions: Potential,
but some hurdles
ESS technology improves productivity,
cuts cost
Monobore design can benefit
high-rate gas wells
INDUSTRY EVENTS
Focused, timely discussions will mark
2001 OTC
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