July 2014
Features

Meeting offshore challenges with new rig designs

New offshore rig designs feature a drillship capable of drilling 40,000-ft wells in a 12,500-ft water depth, with 20,000-psi well control; a platform rig with hydraulic hoist; a jackup with P&A capabilities; and integrated software for quality management.

Eldon Ball / Contributing Editor

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