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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

DEPARTMENTS

Drilling Ahead
Capital Wirelines
Editorials
IADC Connection
Drilling Services
Contractor News
People & Companies
Products

Also available: Recent Back Issues

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