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Drilling and production activity in Russia and Kazakhstan
Maxim Matuk and Yury Krasheninnikov
In Russia, drilling activity was on the rise in 2007 and 2008 while production fell; Kazakhstan saw increases in both drilling and production for 2007 and 2008.
One operator’s approach to lift planning mirrors OGP’s recommended practice
Jake Reidenbach
Lift planning begins with the distinction between routine and critical lifts.
Reducing volatile organic emissions for compliance, safety and profit
Perry A. Fischer and Larry Richards
Improvements in detection technology allow for much better qualification and mitigation of leaks; hydrocarbon gases get rerouted through the sales line.
Safety advances in marine personnel transfer
Perry A. Fischer, Editor
A Dutch invention makes offshore access from a moving vessel to a fixed platform much safer. Meanwhile, an alternative to the personnel net has just undergone a major revision.
The oil reform in Mexico
George Baker
The recent news is exciting to be sure, but it will take a while to set up the regulatory and structural framework to make participation by IOCs a reality.
Rig equipment, new rigs and new rig report
VFD top drive, power spider and stabbing system
Drilling data management with server-based systems and proprietary software
Improved offline tree deployment, new tongs
Reducing hazards by redirecting fluids
Compact casing-running tool for land rigs
Test separator evaluates exploration wells
Pipe-handling system enhances safety
Improved dewatering process management control
Offshore rig construction boom continues
Rig market will weather the storm
Thomas E. Marsh
Most operators have the financial resources to maintain their exploration and development programs, despite the drop in oil prices.
Fit-for-purpose, pad drilling rig design
Fast-moving rig designed for shallow, shale-gas plays
New rig’s raising system enables drill floor and mast to be raised in one operation
Prototype rig features rack-and pinion-design
New drillships begin service in 2009
Multi-component seismic data continues to add to the bottom line in eastern Alberta
Paul F. Anderson
After more than four years of use, 3C land seismic has proven itself worth the cost and effort, as it makes for better well placement and production.
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