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   From the November/December 2004 issue of Drilling Contractor:

2005 IADC LEADERSHIP

  Ensign Resorce Service Group's Edward D Kautz Elected
  IADC's 2005 Chairman works for contractors' interests

GLOBAL DRILLING OUTLOOK

  High oil prices are here to stay
 
High worldwide onshore drilling level is sustainable
 
Unconventional sources are next on the E & P radar
 
ReedHycalog rig census indicates strong drilling activity
  
Iraq offers drilling opportunities but also challenges 
 
E & P Companies' risk aversion means less activity
 
New equipment results in better safety and efficiency
  Deep drilling requires correct execution for success
 
Ultra-deepwater development can translate into high costs
 
Middle east offshore is balanced while onshore is growing

FLUIDS TECHNOLOGY

  Concentrated emulsifier can provide better stability
      Jeff Miller, Alan Clark and Lane Bates, Halliburton Baroid

WELL CONTROL

 International Well Control Conference set for 7-8 December in Dubai
  Operators differ when hiring a well control company

DEPARTMENTS

  Drilling Ahead
  Capital Wirelines
  Editorials
 
IADC Connection

  • Houston Chapter scholarships 

  • IADC  Distinquished Service Awards

  • Houston Chapter dinner, dance and silent auction 4 Feb 2005

 Contractor News

  • Key Energy donates rig to technology center 

  • Noble wins first Robert W Campbell safety award 

  • KCA DEUTAG announces new rig contracts, new rig

  • Pride International selling jackup rigs

 People, Companies and Products

 Advertisers Index & IADC Calendar

 Also available: Recent Back Issues

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