ABS has announced it has issued the managed pressure drilling notation ABS MPD to Seadrill for the ABS-classed West Capricorn, a 6th generation ultra-deep water semi-submersible operating in the Gulf ...

Collaboration Aims to Transform Offshore Drilling Efficiency and Safety, Bringing MPD into Mainstream Operations Oil States MPD Integrated Riser Joint (IRJ) is prepared for loading onto Seadrill’s ...

This collaboration will help operators with ease of handling and streamlined installation of all aspects of the deepwater Managed Pressure Drilling equipment, control systems and services. MPD ...

Classification society DNV said it is set to publish its new set of rules and standards for the offshore industry.The new rules, which cover several segments, including underwater systems and ...

Managed Pressure Drilling (MPD) and Underbalanced Drilling (UBD) techniques represent significant advancements in the safe and efficient extraction of hydrocarbons. MPD employs sophisticated control ...

HOUSTON, July 28, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Weatherford International plc (WFRD) ("Weatherford" or the "Company") today announced it has been awarded a significant contract to deliver Managed Pressure ...

Under the terms of the agreement, Archer will provide and operate seven drilling rigs, equipped with integrated Managed Pressure Drilling (MPD) systems. Two of these rigs will be leased ...

Aberdeen-based driller Stena Drilling has unveiled plans to upgrade a fourth drillship in its fleet with a managed pressure drilling (MPD) system. Stena confirmed it purchased an MPD kit for the Stena ...

Dilution-based dual-gradient drilling (DGD) reduces casing strings and drilling costs while increasing hole size at total depth by injecting mud down an artificially-created annulus with a different ...