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From the September/October 2005 issue of
Drilling
Contractor:
IADC: CELEBRATING
65 YEARS OF SERVICE
 IADC:
Up to speed at 65 and no slowing down
IADC
monitors legislative initiatives and issues worldwide
IADC
tackles multi-faceted European issues
Two
new training, accreditation programs launched
ID
cards, MODU Code rewrite are offshore issues monitored by IADC
Contracts,
UBO/MPD are key IADC interests
IADC
tackles issues in support of US land drilling contractors
Annual
Meeting preview outlines Association's 65th celebration
DRILLING EQUIPMENT
AND TECHNOLOGY
Drilling
contractors anticipate continued strong rig demand
Rowan
marks 50th anniversary of LeTourneau jackup rig
Direct
top drive can increase torque, reduce maintenance
Power
tongs provide makeup torque for threaded riser connections
Casing
running tool can be operated by drilling crews, reducing costs
Automated
drill pipe tong can interface with rig management protocols
MIDDLE EAST DRILLING
Middle
East E&P at its highest but the region is gearing up for even more drilling
activity
BRAZILIAN OUTLOOK
Brazilian
state oil company Petrobras locks in deepwater rigs
OPERATING IN ENVIRONMENTALLY
SENSITIVE AREAS
Noble
is reducing its gas emissions through a proactive program
ENSCO
72 jackup enhanced for environmentally sensitive areas
COMPLETIONS
HPHT
completions edge toward 500° and 30,000 psi
WELL CONSTRUCTION
First
U-tube well connects horizontal wells
DEPARTMENTS
Drilling Ahead
Capital Wirelines
Editorials
Contractor
News
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Egyptian Drilling takes delivery of new rigs
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Noble Drilling orders two jackups
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Unit Corp buys rigs
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BASiC Energy buys rigs
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Deep Drilling orders new jackup
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Gulf Drilling orders jackup
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Pride sells land rigs
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IADC Calendar
People, Companies and Products
IADC People
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