From the May/June 2003 issue of Drilling Contractor:

OFFSHORE RIGS

Transocean recaps its 5th generation rig performance
ENSCO International combines newbuilds, upgrades and acquisition
Jackup rig outlook sees significant fleet replacement in coming years
New construction review indicates noteworthy large jackups
Upcoming offshore regulations will affect rig fleet

REGIONAL OUTLOOK

East Canada offshore a small but active market
Offshore India - nearly the perfect rig market

TECHNOLOGY

MMS announces Technology Assessment and Research contracts
Synthetic mooring systems could be the choice of the future
Different riser materials compete for acceptance
IADC's Surface BOP Task Force developing guidelines

CONFERENCES AND WORKSHOPS

DEA deepwater drilling workshop will present solutions to challenges
World Drilling 2003 will explore drilling advances
Drilling Onshore America set for 21 May in Houston

DRILLING FLUIDS

Flat rheology SBM shows promise in deepwater
Synthetic drilling fluid meets deepwater challenge

DEPARTMENTS

Drilling Ahead
Capital Wirelines
Editorials
Contractor News/IADC Connections
People & Companies

Also available: Recent Back Issues

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