Drilling Contractor

DC stands out as the sole magazine dedicated entirely to the worldwide drilling and completion sector, which includes both land and offshore operations. As the official publication of the International Association of Drilling Contractors, DC has been in circulation since 1944, making it the longest-running magazine that concentrates specifically on drilling and completion topics.

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Automation, digitalization technologies featured at HMH Innovation Showcase

1 month ago | drillingcontractor.org | Stephen Whitfield

HMH hosted its Innovation Showcase from 5-8 May at its facility in Houston, with more than 100 attendees seeing the latest technologies being developed in the company’s portfolio. The showcase featured new systems in drilling automation and digitalization, as well as next-generation topside and pressure control technologies for both surface and subsea operations.
New thinking around human factors emphasizes the importance of system design, sound judgement

1 month ago | drillingcontractor.org | Stephen Whitfield

Designing systems that can maximize human performance requires a new way of thinking than what industries have done in the past, said David Wilbur, Managing Member of Vetergy Group.
IADC facilitates dialogue with Washington, DC, over tariff impacts on drillers

1 month ago | drillingcontractor.org | Stephen Whitfield

Recent metals tariffs enacted by US President Donald Trump could have significant impacts on the oil and gas industry, including drilling contractors. According to an IADC Tariff Impact Survey conducted earlier this year, the tariffs could result in a 14% increase in average effective costs for drillers, which would need to be passed on to their.
Intelligent completion system enables continuous communication with downhole tools

1 month ago | drillingcontractor.org | Stephen Whitfield

In February, Baker Hughes launched its SureCONTROL Plus electric intelligent completion system for subsea and dry tree wells. The system is designed to reduce the number of control lines and connections during completion operations through the use of a digital telemetry system, which enables continuous two-way communication with downhole equipment.
OTC workshop brings high school students closer to energy production

1 month ago | drillingcontractor.org | Stephen Whitfield

On 8 May, Energy4me, an organization that supports energy education around the world, held its Student STEM Workshop at the 2025 OTC in Houston. The workshop saw 95 students from high schools in and around the Greater Houston area participate in activities that further developed their understanding of the science that makes energy production possible.
Tech showcase highlights new frac pump modules, packing

1 month ago | drillingcontractor.org | Stephen Whitfield

GD Energy Products hosted an event in Houston on 5 May showcasing its recently released tools for frac pumps, including its Y-shaped drilling module and Redline+ packing. In this video taken from the event, DC spoke with three GD Energy Products representatives – Adam Avey, Engineering Supervisor; Troy Gall, Key Account – Territory Sales; and Jim Yanus; Director of Engineering & Consumables – about these technologies and the benefits they provide in frac operations.
New line of electric well control technologies targets lower costs, higher reliability

1 month ago | drillingcontractor.org | Stephen Whitfield

In March, SLB launched its EWC line of electric well control technologies, which are run through an electric power system that delivers a continuous supply of on-demand power to well control components.
Tubular-running system leverages digital controls to reduce reliance on manual labor

1 month ago | drillingcontractor.org | Stephen Whitfield

McCoy Global’s SmarTR system, designed to automate tubular-running operations, utilizes real-time data monitoring and digital control technologies to drive efficiencies and tackle longstanding inefficiencies in tubular running.
H&P adopting Caterpillar's new dual-fuel technology

2 months ago | drillingcontractor.org | Stephen Whitfield

H&P is introducing the Cat Dynamic Gas Blending (DGB) Gen 2 Kit by Caterpillar Oil & Gas to its drilling rig fleet. The DGB Gen 2 Kit is designed to retrofit existing engines, including the Cat 3512C, maximizing engine efficiency while reducing the need for costly engine replacements. By utilizing advanced port-injection technology, the system optimizes the air-to-fuel ratio in the cylinder, minimizing methane slip and improving thermal efficiency.
Offshore drilling evolves with closed-loop controls, MPD, vibration mitigation

2 months ago | drillingcontractor.org | Stephen Whitfield

By Stephen Whitfield, Senior EditorDigitalization and automation have become critical developments in offshore drilling in recent years, as OEMs work with operators and drillers to develop technologies that can improve rig operations. But even as digital software and apps are taking greater precedence in the tech space, advanced hardware and their associated systems are also primed to deliver time savings, performance boosts and safety improvements.