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DRILLING VIDEO
Drilling Technology: MST System
Tuesday, August 19, 2008 BJ Services MST System can reduce completion time by performing multiple tasks during a single trip into the well bore which can reduce completion cost by up to 40%.
Drilling Technology: Expandable Reamer
Monday, July 21, 2008 A new down hole operating system for deepwater projects.
Drilling Technology Video: Intelliserv
Saturday, July 5, 2008 The Intelliserv network has the latest in real time bandwidth redundant telemetry solution for drill pipes. |
LATEST DRILLING NEWS DRILLING FEATURES
Improving design for aqueous based drill-in fluids
Designing water-based drill-in fluids that behave like oil-based systems in HP/HT environments is a goal that is now on the horizon.
2008: A record year
From a drilling perspective, operations in 2008 have pushed the envelope both on and offshore.
Offshore Virginia may finally be ready for drilling
After nearly two decades of moratoria, offshore Virginia may finally see the light of day.
Microwave potential
A company is examining the possibility of using microwave technology for extracting usable hydrocarbons from oil shale.
Wildcard for energy security
Unconventional oil resources are increasingly important in the quest for energy security. Global liquids discoveries have failed to replace oil production for more than twenty years, and there is concern that conventional oil resources will not be able to meet growing supply requirements to fuel worldwide economic growth. WELL CONSTRUCTION
Tightening the gap
Within the next generation of drilling and completion efficiencies, a merger between these processes will play an essential role in improving overall operations. |

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