From the November/December 2002 issue of Drilling Contractor:

2003 IADC LEADERSHIP

Diamond Offshore's Lawrence R Dickerson elected 2003 IADC Chairman 
IADC's 2003 Chairman ready to meet the challenges 

GLOBAL DRILLING OUTLOOK

More exploration access to land in the future?
Independent keep North American drilling activity afloat
Insurance costs are rising for the drilling industry
The outlook for 2003 is more positive, say analysts
BP's rig of the future aims for safety, efficiency
Rotary steerable drilling means faster, smoother wellbores

WELL CONTROL 

IADC's accreditation programs meet industry's needs
New branches in tree technology means savings
Recognizing, managing and resolving well kicks is crucial
New jet cutter design gives improved capabilities
Jackup footprint, punch through studies underway

DEPARTMENTS

Drilling Ahead
Capital Wirelines
Editorials
IADC Connection/Drilling Services
Contractor News
People, Companies and Products

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