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Project Number 505
Date of Summary July 15, 2004
Subject Step Changes in Drilling Technology 2004 Workshop
Performing Activity IADC
Principal Investigator Mike Killalea
Contracting Agency Minerals Management Service
Estimated Completion June 2004
Description This JIP workshop presented by IADC will work with industry contractors and government representatives on dissemination of the latest new technology in drilling, well control and safety practices in the offshore oil and gas industry from the Canada, Mexico, England, Norway and US field of operations. The workshop will be held on June 22, 23, 2004, in Galveston, Texas. The main objective was to help IADC disseminate new technology in offshore drilling. The workshop brought together the best know how from industry, research and international government agencies. Topics discussed were: Tender Assisted Drilling, HT/HP Deep Gas Well Design, Continuous Circulation System, Wellbore Stresses and Thermal Effects, and MMS suggested 2 initiatives, New Tubular design criteria and Pipe designed with the New Strength criteria should be inspected on site prior to installation.

Reminder: IADC/DEA papers are fee based and MMS may not distribute papers or spreadsheets used in this workshop to the public.

 

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