November 2008
Industry At A Glance

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A monthly magazine offering industry news, statistics and technical editorial to the oil and gas drilling, exploration and production industry.

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The December issue of World Oil will include the following editorial topics:

What’s New in Drilling Rigs and Rig-Floor Equipment-
World Oil’s guide to rig and rig floor equipment and technology including new rig designs, new top drives, etc.

Newbuild Rig Report-
This report analyses the global marine rig market, including the continuation of the boom in new rig construction.

Russian Regional Outlook-
This report from Russian oil and gas industry experts (authored from the Russian firm RPI) details what is happening inside Russia and the FSU. Topics include tables of data, E & P projects and their future impact, as well as the future role of the Russian government in oil and gas affairs.

An explanation of the requirements to apply for a Rostekhnadzor Permit to import oilfield equipment into Russia. Authors from a Russian inspection and certification company answer questions concerning various Russian certification and other permitting systems. Any company that supplies equipment to Russia should read this report.

What the Industry Expects in 2009-
World Oil’s annual round-up of industry leaders’ views on political, economic and technical issues facing the industry for 2009.

This editorial section includes commentary from:
David H. Barr, Group President Completion & Production, Baker Hughes, and Chairman, Petroleum Equipment Suppliers Association
Dean E. Taylor, CEO Tidewater and Chairman, National Ocean Industries Association
Paul L. Kelly, Consultant, Rowan Companies

Robert Warren, V.P., Investor Relations, Pride International
Doug Nester, COO, Prime Offshore L.L.C.
David A Pursell, Managing Director, Marco Research, Tudor, Pickering,
Holt & Co.
Donnie Harris, Forest A. Garb & Associates, Inc.
Nathan Meehan, President CMG Petroleum Consulting
Alexander G. Kemp, University of Aberdeen

Exploration Report-
Extracting stratigraphic insights from 3D seismic data.
The use of multicomponent seismic on land, as it is used offshore, resulting higher drilling success and improved production.

Protecting the Environment/HSE-
Improved safety practices in drilling and hoisting operations.
Produced Water Report: review of regulations for produced water discharge on a global and regional basis.
Groundwater abatement strategies: the impact of discharged produced water on groundwater.
Marine seismic acquisition: global status of the regulations by regions in exploration-active countries.

Advertising space closes November 3rd. Materials deadline November 12th.

For additional information, please contact Ron Higgins, ph. 713-520-4406, ron.higgins@worldoil.com.

Cordially,

Ron Higgins

 
The November 2008 issue closes for advertising
on October 1, 2008.

For information contact:

Ron Higgins, Publisher

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