Earning Versus Learning
Drilling and development decisions often involve high levels of uncertainty about various geologic parameters. The industry has become adept at addressing these uncertainties in prioritizing drilling decisions based on expected monetary values (the “Earning” part). Early wells are typically those with high expected monetary values, ideally some c...
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NEWS: Newest operators welcomed to Alliance – BHP Billiton and Oman Oil Company
January 25, 2013
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PetroSkills News
As the PetroSkills Alliance continues to expand geographically, we are proud to welcome the two newest operating companies, BHP Billiton and Oman Oil Co.
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Come see us at these conventions in 2013.
January 1, 2013
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PetroSkills News
PetroSkills will be attending the following conferences in 2013. As always, these events give us a wonderful opportunity way to speak with industry professionals, hear feedback, discuss solutions, network, and identify the best ways to work together to improve competency for you and your organization.
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NEWS: Latest industry training program drills deep to reduce accidents & boost retention, especially among entry-level drilling ops employees
December 3, 2012
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PetroSkills News
KATY, Texas, USA (3 December, 2012). The facts are disturbing: ACCIDENTS: In 2011, the largest percentage of drilling operator fatalities occurred among workers with 1-5 years of service, with most victims being floormen (IADC). RETENTION: “We’ve seen floorhand turnover as high as 74 percent, with 26 percent of those leaving within the first 30 day...
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PetroSkills Acquires John M. Campbell & Company
December 3, 2012
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PetroSkills News
PetroSkills announced today that it has acquired the training and consulting businesses of John M. Campbell & Company (JMC) of Norman, Oklahoma. PetroSkills and JMC are both members of the PetroSkills Alliance, the leading training alliance for the international petroleum industry with 25 industry members.
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