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Drilling, Rigs, Equipment and Automation<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n
Land drillers usher in era of super-spec rigs<\/strong><\/a>
\nOperator demands for repeatability, predictability lead contractors to push ahead on horsepower, pressure ratings, hookload and pipe-racking capacity while adding smart, data-analytic functions to control systems<\/strong><\/em>
\n by Kelli Ainsworth Robinson, Associate Editor, and Katie Mazerov, Contributing Editor<\/em><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Modularity, scalability prioritized in automated pipe-handling systems as industry charts path to fully autonomous, hands-free drill floor<\/strong><\/a>
\n by Karen Boman, Associate Editor<\/em><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Automation of directional drilling system with remote supervisory control allows mile-a-day wells to be achieved in Appalachian Basin<\/strong><\/a>
\n by John Macpherson and Sheldon Knight, Baker Hughes, a GE company; and John de Wardt, De Wardt & Company<\/em><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Industry\/academia collaboration results in rapid development of intelligent, self-learning drilling app<\/strong><\/a>
\n by Claire Kennedy Platt, National OIlwell Varco, and Eric Van Oort, University of Texas at Austin<\/em><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Mud pump cavitation: Routine inspections, maintenance can prevent ‘silent killer’ from reducing rig efficiency, equipment reliability<\/strong><\/a>
\n by Adam Avey, Gardner Denver<\/em><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Health, Safety, Environment and Training<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n
BP, partners develop guidelines, scenarios for activation of diverter, EDS in deepwater operations<\/strong><\/a>
\n by Alex Parmenter, BP; Matias Machum, Seadrill; and Evelyn Baldwin, Maersk Training<\/em><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
2017 IADC ISP data show increases in lost-time incidents, recordables, fatalities amid rise in drilling activity<\/strong><\/a>
\n by Linda Hsieh, Managing Editor<\/em><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Application of digital checklists helps KCA Deutag to drive culture of procedural compliance at rig site<\/strong><\/a>
\n by Annejifke Andrew and Adebayo Aremu, KCA Deutag<\/em><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
To effectively manage major hazard events, companies must routinely measure key barriers, look beyond corrective actions at the front lines<\/strong><\/a>
\n by Peter Bridle, Pegasus Risk Management<\/em><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Completions: Zonal Isolation and Well Integrity<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n
Pursuit of life-of-well integrity propels zonal isolation evolution<\/strong><\/a>
\nIncreasingly harsh downhole conditions necessitate advances in cement spacers, packers and elastomers, boost use of barrier diagnostics<\/strong><\/em>
\n by Kelli Ainsworth Robinson, Associate Editor, and Katie Mazerov, Contributing Editor<\/em><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Low-density, lightweight cement tested as alternative to reduce lost circulation, achieve desired top of cement in long horizontal wells<\/strong><\/a>
\n by Andy Jordan, Roderick Pernites and Lucas Albrighton, BJ Services<\/em><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Regional Focus: Mexico<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n
Mexican president-elect expected to demonstrate pragmatism around energy reforms despite outspoken opposition, vow to ban fracturing<\/strong><\/a>
\n by Linda Hsieh, Managing Editor, and Karen Boman, Associate Editor<\/em><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
IADC Connection<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n
Guest Editorial: Through international chapters\/staff, IADC at work around the clock, around the world<\/strong><\/a>
\n by Mike DuBose, IADC Vice President of International Development<\/em><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
News Cuttings<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n
Wirelines<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n
Departments<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n
Drilling Ahead: ‘Vanished’ deepwater poses serious oil shortage threat<\/strong><\/a>
\nby Mike Killalea, Editor & Publisher<\/em><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
D&C News<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n
D&C Tech Digest<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n
HSE&T Corner: Renewed focus on dropped object prevention needed as cost pressures, rig reactivations and personnel turnover amplify risks<\/strong><\/a>
\n by Mike Rice, Dropsafe<\/em><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
People, Companies and Products<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n
Perspectives: André Alonso Fernandes, Petrobras — Collaboration, sharing of lessons learned key to creating better MPD solutions<\/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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