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Proven performance: tubular running services optimise safety and efficiency

By Andrew Corrigan, Product Line Manager - TRS Key to operational and well integrity, tubular running services (TRS) are a critical part of the oil and gas drilling process. Historically associated with significant safety and non-productive time…

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Should the rig own or rent the Casing/Power Tongs?

Don't make a too shallow decision based solely on the cost of investment. The following key factors should be taken into considertion when deciding…

Inflow (Negative) Testing – Why & how?

When drilling the well and running tubulars, the drilling fluid will have a higher density than the reservoir/formation fluids to prevent any…

How to choose the right drill pipe

Smart drilling professionals don't rely on dumb luck when choosing their dumb iron. Selecting the right drill pipe for the job is just as important as…

4 ways to avoid having people in red zone

You've thoroughly identified and marked your hazards. Safe routes are established. Bolts and nuts are constantly being tightened and the safety mats…

How to do BOP and marine riser clean up in fewest possible runs

Premature completion failure caused by debris interfering with valves, electronics and hardware is an ever-present threat. A robust clean up of the…

Keen on getting stuck pipe? Try these 5 tricks

To every drilling supervisor, getting stuck pipe is a nightmare. You want to get out, but you can't. But unlike a bad dream, which is free of charge,…

Do you expect to reach casing TD at first attempt?

We're in a highly competitive business were figures are astronomical and the fine line between success and failure is made out of a pile of…

The importance of cleaning your BOP

Our mums taught us the importance of brushing and flushing our teeth. It is a routine job that saves us a lot of agony and expenses. But are we just…

Should we own or should we rent drilling equipment?

Whether we're talking about well bore clean out tools, drill pipes, tubing, steel valves, hole openers or any other stock item used on a drill string…

3 Reasons to subscribe to The Well Blog

Welcome to The Well Blog – your weekly source of oil and gas drilling related tips and trends put to pixels in an easy-to-read fashion, brought to…

Top Drive Casing Running - Why would you look for anything else?

It's my prediction that in five years, most casings will be run from the top drive. Why? Because the benefits from a smoother process in all areas of…

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