From the March/April 2005 issue of Drilling Contractor:

DOWNHOLE TOOLS AND DRILLPIPE

 Downhole technology: What do operators want?
 Rotary steerables drill complex well profiles
 Hardbanding techniques protect drillpipe and casing
 New tool extends MWD to underbalanced wells

MANAGED PRESSURE AND UNDERBALANCED OPERATIONS

 When is UBO better? Decision tree guides choices
 Managed pressure drilling could tap methane hydrates
 IADC, SPE unite for Managed Pressure Conference

COMPLETION TECHNOLOGY

 Expandable liner hanger system increases installation success
 Solid expandable tubular technology optimizes production
 Variable choke adds versatility to intelligent completions

OFFSHORE LOGISTICS

 Flight oversight, risk management slash LTIs for helicopter operator
 US Gulf maritime security regulations are increasing operating coasts

FEATURES

 Back to Basics: PDC bit technology improvements increase bit life

DEPARTMENTS

 Drilling Ahead
 Capital Wirelines
 Editorials
 IADC Calendar
 Trainers Corner
 Contractor News

• KCA DEUTAG takes delivery of platform rig

• Keppel FELS wins three jackup rig orders so far this year

• Ensign Resource Services completes purchase

• Unity Drilling acquires rigs

• Transocean announces contracts

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