TECH TIDBITS, vol. 1

This is the first in a series of e-newsletters to be published, with a target frequency of nominally one per month. (Note that I am targeting a monthly transmittal but as you know when we in the oilfield get very busy, things get put to "back burner.") These publications will disseminate technical information that you can use in your day-to-day business.

If you are planning on attending the IADC/SPE Drilling Conference, February 26 - 28 in Dallas, Texas, please join us for one or all three of the sessions in which WEST will be presenting papers. The abstract for each of the following papers may be found on our website (www.westengineer.com):

		Using Predictive Testing to Circumvent Blowout Prevention Equipment Downtime
		Avoiding Catastrophes in Dynamic Positioning: Integrating Key Parameters Using a Systems Approach
		Deepwater BOP Subsea Hydraulic Accumulator Energy Availability: How to Ensure You Have What You Need

In recognition of the reliance on engineering in our business, WEST Hou, Inc. has changed the company name to WEST Engineering Services. Currently, the company employs three licensed professional engineers and three additional university degreed engineers. The combined experience of these individuals greatly expands the engineering capabilities of WEST Engineering Services.

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If you have any questions, feel free to contact any member of the WEST Engineering Services technical team. We look forward to continuing to provide you cutting edge engineering, consulting, and rig survey capabilities for your drilling activities.