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FlexFusion® Explainer Video

FlexFusion is automation elevated, offering a comprehensive solution that addresses key challenges while delivering unmatched efficiency and consistency at scale. By fusing a suite of advanced drilling technologies and automating key sequences, FlexFusion sets a new standard for automated drilling platforms, empowering operators to achieve optimal results in even the most demanding drilling environments. FlexFusion represents the pinnacle of drilling automation, offering a comprehensive solution that addresses key challenges in the industry while delivering unmatched efficiency, safety, and consistency. With its innovative features and customizable capabilities, FlexFusion sets a new standard for automated drilling platforms, empowering operators to achieve optimal results in even the most demanding drilling environments. Standout Features Process Automation Reduces pressure on the driller to provide both fast and consistent process execution, giving time back to the dr...
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Overcoming Stress and Anxiety: Strength Through Challenge

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Everyone experiences stress and anxiety, whether it stems from workload, work environment, family challenges, or financial struggles. Sometimes, it results from a traumatic incident or the loss of a loved one. Whatever the cause, we all encounter it at some point. Understanding how to address mental health challenges and knowing the available resources can make a world of difference. As a combat medic in the U.S. Army, I learned to recognize the signs of anxiety and depression and helped guide my teammates through difficult situations. Personally, I have found prayer to be the most effective way to navigate hardships. Psalm 147:3 states, “He heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds.” Developing a deeper understanding of spirituality allows for meaningful reflection on the source of pain—and, ultimately, the ability to let it go. Another method I rely on is spending time alone in the wilderness. The challenges of solo hunting build character, and the solitude fosters spir...
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"YOU’VE GOTTA MAKE THE ECONOMICS WORK" INSIDE H&P’S PUSH TO DEFINE A NEW ERA OF DRILLING IN AUSTRALIA

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Lane McCarty didn’t plan to end up in Australia. “I never thought I’d be in Australia. Not once did I see it in my plan for the future,” he says. But from the moment he arrived, one thing was clear: if the Beetaloo Basin was going to make history, it wouldn’t happen by accident. “We brought what we do in U.S. Land Unconventionals to Australia because that’s what the operator wanted to see,” says McCarty, now H&P’s Senior Manager of Operations for the Western Hemisphere. “Every year we’re shaving days off wells and they’re having better results. It will be huge for the Northern Territory economy and Australia as a whole.” The Beetaloo is still in exploration mode, but the pace of learning is anything but tentative. “From the two wells we drilled this year, there was a 40% reduction in time. It was a 3000-meter lateral, the longest lateral and deepest well in the basin at that time” Culture Transfer, Not Culture Clash Rolling out U.S. Land processes in international settings ...
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The Consequences We Don’t See Coming

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Corey Lawyer has spent almost 25 years at H&P. He started out as a roughneck, worked offshore and on land, built rigs, and now leads operations across two major U.S. regions. But the story that sticks with him most isn’t about a rig or a well - it’s about a decision made on an ordinary Friday night. “I used to have a really fast Mustang,” he says. “For the car guys out there - it had been to Hennessey and had about 850 horsepower.” That night, he was just going to pick up one of his kids from a friend’s house. “I came around a corner and got a little bit too aggressive with the gas and lost control of my car.” The tree impacted the driver’s side door, right where Corey was sitting. “It folded the door up and shoved me over against the center console and pinned me in the car.” He was the only one in the vehicle. Emergency responders arrived quickly, cutting both doors and the roof off the car to extract him. “They starte...
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Evolution of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) In Drilling Industry

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✅ Friday night lights ✅ Tailgating Saturdays ✅ Armchair quarterbacking Sundays It’s the most wonderful time of the year! Now, imagine if your favorite football team had to play a championship game with the same gear they used a century ago. The game would be drastically different—less safe, less efficient, and much more dangerous. Similarly, the evolution of personal protective equipment (PPE) in the drilling industry has transformed its safety and effectiveness over the years. Just as football gear has advanced from simple leather helmets to sophisticated, high-tech armor, PPE has undergone significant changes to better protect our most valuable asset: our people. In the high-stakes game of drilling operations, PPE can be considered our “prevent defense” against various risks and exposures. From the protective helmets that guard against falling objects to the flame-resistant clothing that shields workers from intense heat, each piece of PPE plays a crucial role in mini...
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Drops Awareness on a Drilling Rig | Drilling Companies H&P

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 If you enjoy this kind of content and want access to free HSE resources- make sure and sign up for our FREE HSE Newsletter: https://www.helmerichpayne.com/our-ap ... 📖📚 Dive into our 100+ year history here: https://bit.ly/hpabout REVOLUTIONARY RIG DESIGN. 💪 Read about our award-winning FlexRig® Fleet designed for optimal flexibility, performance and efficiency: https://bit.ly/flexrig-fleet 🎥 Watch our Flex 3 in action: https://bit.ly/flex3-move . WANT MORE AUTOMATION? ⏳🔃 Our advanced Rig Floor Automation technology can help you achieve better drilling outcomes: https://bit.ly/rigfloor-automation . 🤝 TALK TO A RIG SPECIALIST TODAY! Contact our sales team: https://bit.ly/sales-contacts . Watch the full video here: https://youtu.be/pz0MaeFHyKI?si=VxClmM5ypP8XkjGu .
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Why Routine Maintenance Matters: Expert Advice from a Seasoned HSE Specialist | H&P

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 Join us for an insightful interview with Tony Sauceda, a seasoned HSE professional with 22 years of experience at H&P, as he shares his expertise on the importance of routine maintenance in the oil and gas industry. In this video, Tony discusses how disciplined maintenance routines not only enhance safety but also reduce downtime and improve overall performance on drilling rigs. Discover why even with advanced technology and processes, the human element remains crucial in ensuring equipment reliability. Tony emphasizes the significance of understanding the "why" behind maintenance tasks and encourages asking questions to deepen your knowledge. If you care about safety on the rig, this video offers valuable insights into maintaining safety and efficiency when turning to the right. Stay in the loop with all of H&P's FREE HSE resources: https://info.helmerichpayne.com/hse_o ... 📖📚 Dive into our 100+ year history here: https://bit.ly/hpabout . Watch the f...
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