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Innovating While Drilling<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n
Better understanding of data, physics key to BHA optimization <\/strong>
\nCompanies realizing that a more holistic approach may be needed to enable precise directional control while optimizing ROP<\/em><\/a>
\n By Stephen Forrester, Contributor<\/em><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
When it comes to optimizing the wellbore, companies are starting to prioritize factors outside of ROP<\/strong><\/a>
\nBy Stephen Whitfield, Associate Editor<\/em><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Automated directional drilling gaining trust among industry users<\/strong>
\nInnovative apps continue to enable better predictive capabilities, helping operators achieve repeatability and consistency in their wellbores<\/em><\/a>
\nBy Stephen Whitfield, Associate Editor<\/em><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Concave diamond element bits leverage unique geometry cutters
\nto improve ROP, drilling efficiency<\/strong><\/a>
\nBy Wiley Long, Smith Bits, A Schlumberger Company<\/em><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Improving Fracking Efficiency<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n
Are electrically powered fleets the future of fracking? <\/strong>
\nE-frac systems tout emissions reductions and lower costs over time, but higher upfront capital requirements and lead times remain barriers<\/em><\/a>
\n By Stephen Whitfield, Associate Editor<\/em><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Workforce Development<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n
Basin United safety orientation targets significant injuries, fatalities <\/strong><\/a>
\n By Jessica Whiteside, Contributor <\/em><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Workforce panel: Next-Generation talent pursues work with a purpose <\/strong><\/a>
\n By Jessica Whiteside, Contributor <\/em><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Environment, Social and Governance<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n
Proposed sustainability index would use AI, uncertainty modeling
\nto track well throughout its life cycle <\/strong><\/a>
\n By Stephen Whitfield, Associate Editor <\/em><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Transparency in disclosures and better power management among industry’s key sustainability efforts<\/strong><\/a>
\n By Stephen Whitfield, Associate Editor <\/em><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Innovative mindset required as industry aligns with net-zero goals <\/strong><\/a>
\n By Stephen Whitfield, Associate Editor <\/em><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
IADC Connection<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n
From the President: IADC advances advocacy, accreditation to support industry’s collective goals <\/strong><\/a>
\nBy Jason McFarland, IADC President<\/em><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
ART Committee aims to foster industry collaboration around automation, efficiency, data quality<\/strong><\/a>
\n By Stephen Whitfield, Associate Editor<\/em><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
News Cuttings<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n
Wirelines<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n
Departments<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n
Drilling Ahead: Time to shift focus from cost to value, new report says<\/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: David Shackleton, IDS – Drilling industry shouldn’t underestimate potential for performance gains associated with data science<\/strong><\/a>
\n By Linda Hsieh, Editor & Publisher, and Jay Stracke, Editorial Coordinator<\/em><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Looking for the Digital Reader version of this issue? Click here! DC‘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. 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