Drilling
Unconventional , Conventional , Drilling , Completions
Acoustic Imaging Tool Provides 360-degree Downhole View
The approach leverages sound waves to give operators eyes inside their wellbores.
People , Drilling
Noble Corp. CEO Julie Robertson To Take On New Role
“The board and I are confident that now is the right time to transition leadership responsibilities to the next generation of talent,” Noble Corp. CEO Julie J. Robertson said in a statement.
Drilling , Digital Oilfield
Siemens To Modernize Middle East Jackup Rig
Siemens was awarded a contract by Arabian Drilling Co. on Feb. 19 to modernize a complete and integrated drilling-drives lineup, including auxiliaries and controls, which will be installed on an offshore jackup drilling rig for a customer in the Middle East.
Unconventional , Reservoir Evaluation , Drilling , Digital Oilfield
Innovation Grows Exponentially For Downhole Drilling Tools
The latest in rotary steerable systems, drillbits, expandable liners, LWD and unconventional logging tools is cutting costs and providing valuable downhole data to operators.
Exploration & Production , Drilling , Digital Oilfield
Special Report: Embracing New Technologies Crucial To E&P Industry’s Progress
Digitalization, sustainability and strategic partnerships for E&Ps were at the epicenter of discussions at ADIPEC 2019.
Drilling , Subsea
Exxon Mobil, Noble Corp. Enter Guyana-Suriname Drillship Agreement
Offshore driller Noble Corp. Plc and Exxon Mobil have entered a unique commercial enabling agreement on Feb. 11 for drilling services in the Guyana-Suriname Basin.
Exploration & Production , Drilling
Enhancing High-Temperature E&P Drilling Capabilities
A new stable water-based drilling fluid provides thermal stability to maintain rheology and fluid loss control in high-temperature wells.
Drilling , Digital Oilfield
Drilling Innovations: Hardware Evolution Moving Rigs Toward Automation Revelation
Coupled with software enhancements and machine learning, manned rigs of today are morphing into autonomous units of tomorrow.
Drilling
From E&P Executive Editor: Drilling For Heat
The combination of new drilling technologies and expertise could lead to unlocking a clean energy resource below our feet.
Business , Exploration & Production , Drilling
Driller Helmerich & Payne Sees Oil Producers Cutting 2020 Capex
Even so, the driller is expecting a "modest" increase in rig activity in the current quarter over last. Helmerich & Payne plans to run an average of 196 rigs for the quarter.