Drillers' Confidence Remains Both Stalwart and Realistic
While the term "normal" remains difficult to gauge precisely these days, it's something that many people look forward to going back to -- even if they can't explain exactly what they mean by it right now, says editor Greg Ettling.
While the term "normal" remains difficult to gauge precisely these days, it's something that many people look forward to going back to -- even if they can't explain exactly what they mean by it right now. The first lesson here is don't feel like you're the only one.
When we canvassed the industry at the beginning of the year, there was a lingering numbness from the economic and world events of 2001. Most years when we ask drilling contractors about their prospects for the coming year, answers come quick and resolute; there usually isn't a lot of hemming and hawing. For better or worse, contractors normally would have a good handle on their situation.