美国石油工业在经历了 1999年最严峻的考验后 ,开始走向复苏 ,据专家预测 ,北美钻井状况的复苏将领先于世界。而且 ,天然气的需求量将在未来的 15年内有大幅度的上升。这就要求业内人士抓住机遇 ,不断开发新的钻井设备 ,把握住人才 ,做好安全与环境管理工作 ,以迎接新千年的巨大挑战 After experiencing the most severe test in 1999, the U.S. petroleum industry started to recover. According to experts, the recovery of drilling conditions in North America will be ahead of the world. Moreover, the demand for natural gas will rise sharply in the next 15 years. This requires the industry to seize the opportunity to constantly develop new drilling equipment, grasp the talents and do a good job in safety and environmental management in order to meet the great challenges of the new millennium