New Technology Magazine

HOUSTON, Tex. -- M-I SWACO, a Schlumberger company, has announced the introduction of the MD-2 dual-deck shale shaker. When combined with DURAFLO composite screens, the MD-2 shaker provides optimal solids control performance for drilling applications.

The licence partners of Gullfaks and Oseberg Area Unit have acquired two new category J jack-up rigs. The rigs will be owned by the licenses and will contribute to increased recovery and extended field life. Samsung Heavy Industries Co. Ltd. and operator KCA Deutag Drilling Norway AS have been awarded the contracts for construction and operation of two category J rigs, with operation start expected in 2016-2017.

HOUSTON, Tex. -- Scientific Drilling International (SDI) recently hosted a grand opening celebration for its new Northeast Asia facility in Manila, the Philippines. Over 50 guests from companies, both local and abroad, participated in an afternoon of networking, technology presentations, tours and catered local appetizers. The feedback was overwhelmingly positive, and the investment by SDI into the region and commitment to the geothermal, and oil and gas industries did not go unnoticed.

CARROLLTON, Tex. -- Varel International, the world’s largest independent supplier of drill bits for the oil, gas and mining industries, announces the launch of the Katana series steel body PDC drill bits. This advanced product line combines the highest levels of cutting structure design and dynamic balancing, cutter technology and hydraulic flow optimization.

LUXEMBOURG -- Pacific Drilling S.A. has announced it became aware that Transocean has filed a complaint of patent infringement against Pacific Drilling in the United States District Court for the Southern District of Texas. The suit concerns dual activity patents of Transocean which are also subject of pending actions in the U.S. against Maersk Drilling and Stena Drilling.