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The Digital Oilfield<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n
Drilling in the digital age: A new world begins to take shape
\n <\/strong><\/a>In a digital world, it’s software, not big iron, that’s driving hefty changes in well planning and construction, workflows, training, security <\/strong><\/em>
\n by Kelli Ainsworth Robinson, Associate Editor<\/em><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Blockchain 101: 7 fundamental things to know in the drilling industry<\/strong><\/a>
\n by Linda Hsieh, Managing Editor<\/em><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Transocean keeps focus on business strategy, customer alignment as it embraces ‘creative destruction’ through digital transformation<\/strong><\/a>
\n by Jose Gutierrez, Transocean Technology and Innovation<\/em><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Maersk looks beyond traditional rig downtime scope, adopts data-based approach to reduce operator NPT<\/strong><\/a>
\n by Peter Emil Sorensen, Peter E.J. Andresen and Jacob Fog Odgaard, Maersk Drilling<\/em><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Adoption of data infrastructure, data-centric disciplines empowers OEM in digital transformation<\/strong><\/a>
\n by Gilbert Chahine, National OilWell Varco<\/em><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Regional Focus: North Sea<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n
Rig demand, dayrate movements point to recovery in North Sea
\n <\/strong><\/a>Demand for semisubmersibles proving to be especially strong as operators ramp up development drilling amid stronger oil prices<\/strong><\/em> by Karen Boman, Associate Editor<\/em><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Piper Alpha 30th anniversary: Industry must not let complacency set in, lessons learned be forgotten<\/strong><\/a>
\n by Karen Boman, Associate Editor<\/em><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Simulation verification plays key role in success of Aasta Hansteen dual barge floatover operation<\/strong><\/a>
\n by Karen Boman, Associate Editor<\/em>\n <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Regional Focus: Brazil<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n
Deputy Mining and Energy Minister: Open dialogue inspiring confidence in regulatory framework, taking Brazil from promise to reality<\/strong><\/a>
\n\t by Linda Hsieh, Managing Editor<\/em><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Completions<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n
IOGP JIP, configurable equipment platforms propel industry toward standardized completion designs<\/strong><\/a>
\n\t by Kelli Ainsworth Robinson, Associate Editor<\/em><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
IADC Connection <\/th>\n<\/tr>\n
Guest Editorial: Evolving technology, industry standards drive evolution of IADC training programs<\/strong><\/a>
\n by Mark Denkowski, IADC Vice President – Accreditation Operations<\/em><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Alan Spackman retires after career dedicated to offshore safety, regulations<\/strong><\/a>
\n by Kelli Ainsworth Robinson, Associate Editor<\/em><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
News Cuttings<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n
Wirelines<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n
\nDepartments\n<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n
Drilling Ahead: Is this just another cycle, or is it really different this time?<\/strong><\/a>
\nby Linda Hsieh, Managing Editor<\/em><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
D&C News<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n
D&C Tech Digest<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n
HSE&T Corner: Amid automation and digitalization, new job requirements call for new hiring practices<\/strong><\/a>
\n by Karen Boman, Associate Editor<\/em><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
People, Companies and Products<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n
Perspectives: Kenny Baker, Cactus Drilling — Safety starts with leadership demonstrating that they care about every individual on the rig<\/strong><\/a>
\n by Kelli Ainsworth Robinson, Associate Editor<\/em><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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