From the September/October 2002 issue of Drilling Contractor:
DRILLING EQUIPMENT
Parker's Sakhalin Island rig ready for drilling Automated rig systems increase safety and efficiency Industry building state-of-art land rigs Casing Drilling is an effective alternative to traditional technique Entering a new generation of rig communications Making up pipe on deck for better efficiency Smaller mud pump achieves near zero pulsation High temperature shearing blind rams exceed API specs
IADC ANNUAL MEETING
Informative sessions promised at this year's Annual Meeting IADC government affairs keeps eye on initiatives Onshore drillers' interests championed WellCAP, RIG PASS ensure proficiency Underbalanced Operations Committee to develop standards First IADC contract celebrates 50 years IADC tends to worldwide offshore regulations New publications added to IADC catalog
MIDDLE EAST DRILLING
Mideast rig activity is stable onshore, mixed offshore Underbalanced drilling successful in Middle East wells Extended reach wells-Beating the learning curve
DEPARTMENTS
Drilling Ahead Capital Wirelines Editorials IADC Connection Contractor News People, Companies and Products
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