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New rigs increase expertise in deepwater exploration.

Management 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: Prop Trac fracture diagnostic service
Wednesday, July 30, 2008

How to get more accurate height prop fracture measurements with a new PropTrac fracture diagnostic service.

DUG: Unconventional Success Stories
Monday, June 30, 2008

Expanding gas production and acreage in key resource plays.

 
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Drilling Management Features
Drilling still safe on higher ground

Despite the difficulties arising from the recent blowout in the GoM, land rig numbers show an increase.

Directional drilling pushes development of a slimmer RSS

Redesigning a directional system gets LWD sensors closer to the bit for better well placement.

Inertial, north-seeking, continuous gyro improves drilling precision

Gyro compassing tools are not affected by magnetic disturbances, yield repeatable results.

IE brings deep changes

Implementing Intelligent Energy (IE) solutions requires a change in management and mindset.

Virginia fights Department of Interior over offshore drilling

Recent US government actions indicate decisions are being made to support an energy agenda that does not match those of the American people.

CERAWeek: DOE’s Chu says train has left the station

It will take many decades for the U.S. to transition away from using fossil fuels for transportation, so oil and natural gas will continue to be important, U.S. Energy Secretary Steven Chu told attendees at IHS CERAWeek in Houston. But, that transition must start soon, based on supply and demand trends, and the need to reduce emissions.