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Which type of oil rig is supported by the seabed and has no floating capability?
Which type of oil rig is supported by the seabed and has no floating capability?
- Tender rig
- Drillship
- Jack-up rig (correct)
- Semi-submersible rig
What is the function of a drilling engineer?
What is the function of a drilling engineer?
- To negotiate daily rates with service companies
- To prepare drilling programs and bid specifications for drilling contractors (correct)
- To operate drilling equipment during the drilling procedure
- To provide catering services and supply boats for drilling operations
What type of drilling contract involves the operator paying the drilling contractor a lump sum to drill a well of a certain depth in a given area?
What type of drilling contract involves the operator paying the drilling contractor a lump sum to drill a well of a certain depth in a given area?
- Turnkey (correct)
- Footage rate
- Daily rate
- Incentive
Which company is not typically involved in providing drilling services?
Which company is not typically involved in providing drilling services?
What is the primary function of directional drilling?
What is the primary function of directional drilling?