{"id":45662,"date":"2018-02-02T16:06:59","date_gmt":"2018-02-02T22:06:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/drillingcontractor.org\/?page_id=45662"},"modified":"2018-03-14T17:16:57","modified_gmt":"2018-03-14T22:16:57","slug":"januaryfebruary-2018","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/drillingcontractor.org\/dc-archive\/januaryfebruary-2018","title":{"rendered":"January\/February 2018"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"whtTbl\">\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<th align=\"left\">Looking for the Digital Reader version of this issue? <a href=\"https:\/\/drillingcontractor.org\/digital-reader-janfeb-2018-45673\">Click here!<\/a><\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/drillingcontractor.org\/digital-reader-janfeb-2018-45673\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/drillingcontractor.org\/index\/images\/stories\/covers\/resized\/2018\/digreader-ipad-jf18.png\" alt=\"Digital Reader edition\" width=\"98\" height=\"133\" align=\"right\"><\/a><em>DC<\/em>&#8216;s Digital Reader is a faithful recreation of the printed magazine, in digital form! Digital Reader can be viewed on an iPad or Android tablet, and\/or your Windows or Mac OSX computer. <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"whtTbl\">\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<th> Critical Issues in Drilling and Completions<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/drillingcontractor.org\/?p=45658\"> <strong>Automation, digitalization pave path for drilling contractors seeking to align with operator KPIs, reap better rewards for better performance<\/strong><\/a><br \/>\n    <em> by Linda Hsieh, Managing Editor<\/em><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/drillingcontractor.org\/?p=45339\"><strong>Kevin Neveu, Precision Drilling: Process automation becoming key enabler for optimization as market moves deeper into industrialization<\/strong><\/a><em>\t    By Linda Hsieh, Managing Editor<\/em><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/drillingcontractor.org\/?p=45345\"><strong>Christophe Amadei, Total: SIMOPs, continuous pumping may help operators create additional value as sizes of well pads expand<\/strong><\/a><em><br \/>\n\t    By Linda Hsieh, Managing Editor<\/em><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/drillingcontractor.org\/?p=45351\"><strong> David Reid, NOV: Process automation may provide next performance differentiator in ultra-competitive shale market<\/strong><\/a><em>\t    By Linda Hsieh, Managing Editor<\/em><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/drillingcontractor.org\/?p=45361\"><strong>\t    Ihab Toma, Vantage Drilling: With dayrates still low, industry may have to look to consolidation to cut costs, accelerate rig retirements<\/strong><\/a><em>\t    By Linda Hsieh, Managing Editor <\/em><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/drillingcontractor.org\/?p=45371\"><strong> Garrett Jackson, Devon Energy: Industry must leverage data, automation to create collaborative workflows that eliminate waste<\/strong><\/a><em>\t    By Linda Hsieh, Managing Editor<\/em><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/drillingcontractor.org\/?p=45375\"><strong> Arindam Bhattacharya, Schlumberger Land Rigs: Next-level automation to go beyond discrete processes, linking data, workflows with digital technologies<\/strong><\/a><em>\t    By Kelli Ainsworth Robinson, Associate Editor<\/em><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/drillingcontractor.org\/?p=45381\"><strong> Byron Dunn, Independence Contract Drilling: Consolidation, shift away from dayrate model set to transform US onshore drilling industry<\/strong><\/a><em>\t    By Kelli Ainsworth Robinson, Associate Editor<\/em><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/drillingcontractor.org\/?p=45388\"><strong> Etienne Roux, Weatherford: Increasing tech alliances allowing industry to tap new expertise, unrealized potential of automation<\/strong><\/a><em>\t    By Kelli Ainsworth Robinson, Associate Editor<br \/>\n\t    <\/em> <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<th> Health, Safety, Environment &amp; Training<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/drillingcontractor.org\/?p=45444\"> <strong>Analysis of competence assurance programs reveals best practices, evolving policies, common challenges <\/strong><\/a><br \/>\n    <em> by Brooke Polk, IADC, and Dave Demski, Workforce Impact<\/em><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/drillingcontractor.org\/?p=45451\"> <strong>5 principles for upgrading your behavior-based safety programs <\/strong><\/a><br \/>\n    <em> by Susan Murphy, DEKRA<\/em><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<th> Completions<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/drillingcontractor.org\/?p=45400\"> <strong>Proppant intensity may increase by 35% in Permian Basin before reaching optimal economics <\/strong><\/a><br \/>\n\t  <em> by Ryan Peacock, Brandon Stackhouse and Purav Patel, McKinsey Energy Insights<\/em><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/drillingcontractor.org\/?p=45405\"> <strong>Comparison of Haynesville wells shows benefits of tighter cluster spacing, higher proppant loads  <\/strong><\/a><br \/>\n\t  <em> by Kelli Ainsworth Robinson, Associate Editor<\/em><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<th> 2018 IADC\/SPE Drilling Conference Special<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/drillingcontractor.org\/?p=45410\"> <strong>2018 IADC\/SPE Drilling Conference offers forum to share technical expertise, learn from industry peers <\/strong><\/a><br \/>\n\t  <em> by Kelli Ainsworth Robinson, Associate Editor<\/em><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<th>    IADC Connection    <\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/drillingcontractor.org\/?p=45414\"><strong>From the Chairman: Safety, quality, diverse workforce will pave path to better industry, future innovations<\/strong><\/a><br \/>\n  <em> by Steven Brady, 2018 IADC Chairman<\/em><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/drillingcontractor.org\/?p=45473\"><strong>2018 IADC Officers<\/strong><\/a> <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/drillingcontractor.org\/?p=45477\"><strong>2018 IADC Chairman to focus on outreach, competency, advocacy<\/strong><\/a><br \/>\n  <em> by Linda Hsieh, Managing Editor<\/em><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/drillingcontractor.org\/?p=45483\"><strong>Entrepreneurs pitch new technologies at IADC&#8217;s ART Spark Tank<\/strong><\/a><br \/>\n  <em> by Eva Vigh, Editorial Coordinator<\/em><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/drillingcontractor.org\/?p=45488\"><strong>News Cuttings<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/drillingcontractor.org\/?p=45488#nc1\"><strong>Thomas Burke, former IADC Chairman, honored as 2017 IADC Contractor of the Year<\/strong><\/a> <\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/drillingcontractor.org\/?p=45488#nc2\"><strong>IADC prepares to roll out WellSharp well servicing accreditation in early 2018<\/strong><\/a> <\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/drillingcontractor.org\/?p=45488#nc3\"><strong>Scott, Lebrija, Poosuthasee recognized with IADC Exemplary Service Awards <\/strong><\/a> <\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/drillingcontractor.org\/?p=45488#nc4\"><strong>IADC Houston Chapter hands out scholarships to 14 students from Texas universities<\/strong><\/a> <\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/drillingcontractor.org\/?p=45488#nc5\"><strong>Student chapter members undergo WellSharp training<\/strong><\/a> <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/drillingcontractor.org\/?p=45495\"><strong>Wirelines<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/drillingcontractor.org\/?p=45495#W1\"><strong>Court rulings affirm OCSLA regulations do not apply to contractors<\/strong><\/a> <\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/drillingcontractor.org\/?p=45495#W2\"><strong>IADC voices support for H.R. 4329 Secure Act<\/strong><\/a> <\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/drillingcontractor.org\/?p=45495#W3\"><strong>IADC issues statements on proposed five-year plan <\/strong><\/a> <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<th>\nDepartments\n<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/drillingcontractor.org\/?p=45506\"><strong>Drilling Ahead: OCS plan offers opportunity, but great responsibility<\/strong><\/a><br \/>\n<em>by Mike Killalea, Editor &amp; Publisher<\/em><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/drillingcontractor.org\/?p=45509\"><strong> D&amp;C News<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/drillingcontractor.org\/?p=45509#DCN1\"><strong>Rowan concludes purchase of Jackups from Petrobras<\/strong><\/a> <\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/drillingcontractor.org\/?p=45509#DCN2\"><strong>Simmons Edeco begins 10-well drilling program in Mexico<\/strong><\/a> <\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/drillingcontractor.org\/?p=45509#DCN3\"><strong>ENI brings super-giant Zohr field online offshore Egypt<\/strong><\/a> <\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/drillingcontractor.org\/?p=45509#DCN4\"><strong>New Scandrill rig to drill in Permian Basin for Concho<\/strong><\/a> <\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/drillingcontractor.org\/?p=45509#DCN5\"><strong>BSEE approves Alaska arctic exploration drilling<\/strong><\/a> <\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/drillingcontractor.org\/?p=45509#DCN6\"><strong>KCA Deutag secures land drilling contracts for five rigs<\/strong><\/a> <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/drillingcontractor.org\/?p=45513\"><strong>D&amp;C Tech Digest<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/drillingcontractor.org\/?p=45513#DCTD1\"><strong>BP&#8217;s supercomputer becomes most powerful with increased total computing power<\/strong><\/a> <\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/drillingcontractor.org\/?p=45513#DCTD2\"><strong>Statoil joins Aker BP, Lundin Petroleum, NOV in subsea JIP<\/strong><\/a> <\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/drillingcontractor.org\/?p=45513#DCTD3\"><strong>Sensor system improves well integrity monitoring in Norway<\/strong><\/a> <\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/drillingcontractor.org\/?p=45513#DCTD4\"><strong>Devon Energy Announces 5,100-BOED STACK Well<\/strong><\/a> <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/drillingcontractor.org\/?p=45498\"><strong>HSE&amp;T Corner: Digital checklist for field service representatives improves accountability and service quality, standardizes rig engagement<\/strong><\/a><br \/>\n<em> by Kelli Ainsworth Robinson, Associate Editor<\/em><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/drillingcontractor.org\/?p=45216\"><strong>People, Companies and Products<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/drillingcontractor.org\/?p=45216#ppl1\"><strong>Williams to retire from Noble, succeeded by Robertson<\/strong><\/a> <\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/drillingcontractor.org\/?p=45216#ppl2\"><strong>Lacy joins proactive real time solutions as CEO<\/strong><\/a> <\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/drillingcontractor.org\/?p=45216#ppl3\"><strong>ADES, Vantage drilling form long-term Joint Venture <\/strong><\/a> <\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/drillingcontractor.org\/?p=45216#ppl4\"><strong>AFGlobal to provide IFPEN lifecycle riser services<\/strong><\/a> <\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/drillingcontractor.org\/?p=45216#ppl5\"><strong>Dynacon, Scantrol partner to offer AHC functionality<\/strong><\/a> <\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/drillingcontractor.org\/?p=45216#ppl6\"><strong>Oil states international to acquire Geodynamics<\/strong><\/a> <\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/drillingcontractor.org\/?p=45216#ppl7\"><strong>Bentec contracted to deliver 5 rigs to UGV<\/strong><\/a> <\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/drillingcontractor.org\/?p=45216#ppl8\"><strong>Niels Versfeld named AS CEO of Simmons Edeco<\/strong><\/a> <\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/drillingcontractor.org\/?p=45216#ppl9\"><strong>Vorenkamp forms Well Control Training company<\/strong><\/a> <\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/drillingcontractor.org\/?p=45216#ppl10\"><strong>H&amp;P acquires directional drilling services company<\/strong><\/a> <\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/drillingcontractor.org\/?p=45216#ppl11\"><strong>TAM opens manufacturing facility in Obninsk, Russia<\/strong><\/a> <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>      <em> Products<\/em><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/drillingcontractor.org\/?p=45216#prod1\"><strong>Weir launches wellhead system with one-piece design<\/strong><\/a> <\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/drillingcontractor.org\/?p=45216#prod2\"><strong>Companies partner to offer pump rate monitoring <\/strong><\/a> <\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/drillingcontractor.org\/?p=45216#prod3\"><strong>GE launches optimizing standalone controller<\/strong><\/a> <\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/drillingcontractor.org\/?p=45216#prod4\"><strong>Halliburton Launches high-speed Telemetry service, 4D shaped cutters <\/strong><\/a> <\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/drillingcontractor.org\/?p=45216#prod5\"><strong>Emerson launches compact multiphase meter<\/strong><\/a> <\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/drillingcontractor.org\/?p=45216#prod6\"><strong>Tube-weld 110 designed to rebuild outside diameter<\/strong><\/a> <\/li>\n<li><a 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