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Automation & Drilling Rig Advances<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n
BOPs: Groundwork being laid today for the needs of tomorrow
\nDespite a challenging market, manufacturers are keeping their focus on meeting requirements of drilling in deeper waters and compliance with upcoming regulations<\/em><\/strong><\/a>
\n By Stephen Whitfield, Associate Editor<\/em><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Data analytics, artificial intelligence facilitate development of failure prediction models for subsea BOPs <\/strong><\/a>
\n By Alberto Albuquerque, Samuel Lima and Gustavo Carvalho, Delfos IM; Fabbio Leite, Rodrigo Machado and Cristiano Xavier, Ocyan<\/em><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Process automation helps rig to drive new levels of efficiency, safety focus <\/strong><\/a>
\n By Gilberto Gallo, Drillmec<\/em><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Digital drilling system aims to close gap between well plan, rig workflow <\/strong><\/a>
\n By Ginger Hildebrand, Schlumberger<\/em><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
New automatic drilling concept uses multi-input multi-output control loops <\/strong><\/a>
\n By Mahmoud Hadi, University of Houston<\/em><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Digitalization efforts may necessitate evolution in industry’s established process control network security model <\/strong><\/a>
\nBy Tommy Evensen, MHWirth<\/em><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Regional Focus: Middle East<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n
Middle East: Signs of resilience, optimism despite a slowdown
\nDrillers are feeling increasingly strained amid contract cancellations\/suspensions, but hopes remain for a quick recovery as governments start to ease travel restrictions <\/em><\/strong><\/a>
\n By Stephen Whitfield, Associate Editor<\/em><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Health, Safety, Environment and Training<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n
DROPS Asia brings virtual reality to dropped object prevention training <\/strong><\/a>
\nBy Jay Stracke, Editorial Coordinator<\/em><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Awareness of how eyes and brains work together can prevent human errors based on visual similarities <\/strong><\/a>
\n By Jared Dempsey, Kognivate<\/em><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Hydraulic Fracturing<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n
Physics-based, deep learning model improves screen-out predictions <\/strong><\/a>
\n By Stephen Whitfield, Associate Editor <\/em><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
IADC Connection<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n
From the President: In the face of uncertainty and adversity, the drilling industry must stand together <\/strong><\/a>
\n By By Jason McFarland, IADC President<\/em><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
News Cuttings<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n
Wirelines<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n
Departments<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n
Drilling Ahead: State of offshore industry – a look at where we are now<\/strong><\/a>
\nBy Linda Hsieh, Editor & Publisher<\/em><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
D&C News<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n
D&C Tech Digest<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n
News Briefs: Environmental, Social and Governance<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n
People, Companies and Products<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n
Perspectives: William Villalobos – As he prepares to graduate in 2021, former A&M student chapter chair says respect for safety will be guidepost for his future career<\/strong><\/a>
\n By Jay Stracke, Editorial Coordinator<\/em><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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