PrintThe links below provide an outline of the material for this lesson. Be sure to carefully read through the entire lesson before returning to Canvas to submit your assignments. 8.0: Lesson Overview 8.1: Introduction 8.1.1: Exploration Phase 8.1.2: Appraisal and Delineation Phase 8.1.3: Development Phase 8.1.4: Plateau Phase 8.1.5: Decline Phase 8.2: Drilling Contracts 8.3: Rig Personnel 8.3.1: Drilling Contractor Personnel (Land Rigs) 8.3.2: Drilling Contractor Personnel (Offshore Rigs) 8.3.3: Operating Company Personnel 8.3.4: Service Company Personnel 8.4: The Drilling Rig 8.4.1: Cable Tool Rigs 8.4.2: Rotary Rigs 8.4.2.1: Conventional Rotary Rig or Rotary Table Rig or Kelly Drive Rig 8.4.2.2: Top-Drive Rig 8.4.3: Offshore Drilling Rigs 8.4.3.1: Jack-Up Rig 8.4.3.2: Semi-Submersible Rig 8.4.3.3: Drill Ships 8.4.3.4: Drilling Rigs on Fixed Production Platforms 8.5: Key Learnings 8.6: Summary and Final Tasks ‹ 7.10: Summary and Final Tasks up 8.0: Lesson Overview ›