Australian Drilling Industry Association

AJ HICKEY CONTRACTORS

editor — Wed, 23 May 2012 04:12:14 +0000

STOCKHOLM PRECISION TOOLS AB (SPT)

tdomf_9ec13 — Fri, 11 May 2012 00:28:37 +0000

Stockholm Precision Tools AB (SPT) is a Swedish company that designs and manufactures downhole survey instruments and supplies to the world´s major oil, gas and mining companies and smaller service companies in the directional surveying and drilling industry. SPT equipment is used by leading operators around the world, and has an excellent reputation for high quality, rugged and accurate downhole gyro-surveying systems.

North Seeking Gyro´s Product Line:
• GyroTracer™
• GyroTracer™ HT (Heat Shield)
• GyroTracer™ Directional (Continuous Survey)
• GyroTracer™ Horizontal (Horizontal wells/DH-Tractor pushing)
• Fiber Optic Gyro (Drop capability)

The company’s product range also includes:
• Portable Calibration Stand
• Magnetic Survey instruments
• Wireline Winch

NZDF Executive Officer’s Report

editor — Fri, 04 May 2012 01:32:49 +0000

by Angela Chapman
Again, another year has slipped past so quickly, although, this had to be a good thing for those who had experienced such a rough year of ongoing natural disasters. Let’s hope 2012 can bring a little more calm and stability for everyone.

NZDF President’s Report

editor — Fri, 04 May 2012 01:30:23 +0000

by Iain Haycock
For those members of the ADIA and NZDF who managed a break over the Christmas vacation, I hope it was both restful and enjoyable. It remains one of the few opportunities during the year when you can bring yourself to switch the cell phone off, or visit a remote part of the world where cell phone coverage is absent. On this note I trust the New Year was celebrated with family and friends and 2012 will be a prosperous year for everyone in the industry.

A Step in the Right Direction

editor — Fri, 04 May 2012 01:23:33 +0000

by Di Granger
Drilling is a “doing” occupation that needs to be (1) observed (show me) and (2) have under-pinning knowledge explained (tell me) in order for any assessor to determine if the person in a drilling, off-sider or supervisory role is actually capable of doing the job.

The Role of our Industry Development Officers

editor — Fri, 04 May 2012 01:19:48 +0000

by Simon Fitzgerald, CEO
A couple of years ago, as a result from a survey activated to gauge unbiased feedback from members, it was identified that one of the key focus areas was to have a greater influence on Government initiatives, which also includes other policies and practises activated by our clients as a whole.

WA Industry Development Officer

editor — Fri, 04 May 2012 01:17:39 +0000

You never know where the wind will take you… and I most certainly never thought I would be the IDO (Industry Development Officer) for Western Australia.

Around the Traps

editor — Fri, 04 May 2012 01:15:25 +0000

by Paul Kerin
I thought Around the Traps would be an appropriate title for my first column! I recently attended the First Conference of the Deep Exploration Technology Cooperative Research Centre (DET CRC), held in the delightful town of Hahndorf South Australia, representing the Australian Drilling Industry Association.

‘People’ Issues Affecting the Industry

editor — Fri, 04 May 2012 01:08:53 +0000

Steve Knott – Chief Executive, Australian Mines and Metals Association (AMMA)
It’s no surprise that the burgeoning activity in Australia’s resource industry continues to draw extensive commentary from various industry groups, trade unions, government representatives and the general public. And so it should.

Darcy Drillbits

editor — Fri, 04 May 2012 01:05:44 +0000

Well I have used the silly season to upgrade a few qualifications and blow the cobwebs out of the Darcy brain. Probably the biggest challenge was completing an Occupational Health and Safety Course.