BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//International Association of Drilling Contractors (IADC) - ECPv2.0.11//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:International Association of Drilling Contractors (IADC) X-ORIGINAL-URL:http://www.iadc.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for International Association of Drilling Contractors (IADC) X-WR-TIMEZONE:America/Chicago BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130529T083000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130529T113000 DTSTAMP:20130525T145349 CREATED:20130509T104714 LAST-MODIFIED:20130509T104902 UID:21360-1369816200-1369827000@http://www.iadc.org SUMMARY:Recommended Standards for Additional Life Saving & Fire Fighting Requirements on the Outer Continental Shelf DESCRIPTION:29 May 2013 8:30 - 11:30 am IADC10370 Richmond Ave.\, Suite 760Houston\, TX 77042 Please click here to register for this meeting Background: On 23 Nov 2012 the Coast Guard published a Federal Register Notice (77 FR 70172) of Recommended Interim Voluntary Guidance recommending that operators of MODUs and manned offshore facilities conduct man overboard drills quarterly\, carry a "for training only" davit launched inflatable life raft\, carry a SOLAS approved rescue boat to retrieve a man overboard and marshal life rafts\, amend life boat carrying capacities from 165 lbs per person and 17 inch seat width to 210 lbs per person and 21 inch seat width and install a fixed water deluge system to protect the drill floor and surrounding areas.  Co-Chairs are Mr. Gene Facey  and Mr. Warren Weaver. LOCATION:10370 Richmond Ave. Ste. 760, Houston, TX, 77042, United States URL:http://www.iadc.org/event/recommended-standards-for-additional-life-saving-fire-fighting-requirements-on-the-outer-continental-shelf/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130529T130000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130529T160000 DTSTAMP:20130525T145349 CREATED:20130509T110052 LAST-MODIFIED:20130509T110145 UID:21362-1369832400-1369843200@http://www.iadc.org SUMMARY:Certification of Electrical Equipment in Hazardous Locations on Foreign MODUs on OCS Meeting DESCRIPTION:29 May 2013 1:00 - 4:00 pm IADC10370 Richmond Ave.\, Suite 760Houston\, TX 77042 Please click here to register for this meeting Background: On 3 Dec 2012 the Coast Guard published a Federal Register Notice (77 FR 71607) to reiterate CG policy that electrical equipment installed in hazardous locations on foreign flag MODUs that intend working on the Outer Continental Shelf (OCS) be tested and certified by a competent independent laboratory.  Co-Chairs are Mr. Gene Facey and Mr. Warren Weaver.  LOCATION:10370 Richmond Ave. Ste. 760, Houston, TX, 77042, United States URL:http://www.iadc.org/event/certification-of-electrical-equipment-in-hazardous-locations-on-foreign-modus-on-ocs-meeting/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130530T090000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130530T160000 DTSTAMP:20130525T145349 CREATED:20130429T090753 LAST-MODIFIED:20130429T090920 UID:21076-1369904400-1369929600@http://www.iadc.org SUMMARY:Southern Arabian Peninsula Chapter Meeting DESCRIPTION:Southern Arabian Peninsula Chapter May Meeting Date: 30 May 2013 Next Meeting: 22 August 2013Location: Emirates Golf Club Location: Emirates Golf ClubStart Time: 09:00hrs Start Time: 09:00hrsFinish Time: 13.30hrs Finish Time: 13:00hrs  Chairman – Therald Martin (Noble Drilling) Vice Chairman – Manoj Raghavan (KCA Deutag Drilling) Secretary – Bill Crighton (Cameron Drilling Systems) Treasurer – Rick G. LeMonnier (Safar Oilfield Services) Minute Action 9:00-9:15  Therald Martin-Chairman to open meeting 9:15-10:00 Report out by Rick on the status of the SAPC. Bill will be stepping down; Mike Simpson has volunteered for this position 10:00 – 10:30 Report out by Rick on the status of the SAPC funds available Report out by Gary / Neil on the final fund allocations from the Golf Tournament Selection of new Secretary for the SAPC. Bill will be stepping down. Mike Simpson has volunteered for the position. 10:30 – 11:30 Open discussion with Dave on IADC / SPAC profiles  11:30 – 12:00 Mike Simpson to update the members on the SAPC website  12:00 – 13:00 Chairman led open discussion on initiatives and focus for the chapter 13:00 – 14:00 Review forward statements and define next meeting agenda Review the next scheduled meeting and request for Sponsors and speakers  14-00 – 15:00 Close out of meeting\, Lunch  Meeting Closed Next meeting 22 August 2013 LOCATION:Emirates Hills 2 , Dubai , United Arab Emirates URL:http://www.iadc.org/event/southern-arabian-peninsula-chapter-meeting/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130604T093000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130604T110000 DTSTAMP:20130525T145349 CREATED:20130521T131230 LAST-MODIFIED:20130521T131338 UID:21645-1370338200-1370343600@http://www.iadc.org SUMMARY:IADC ART Future Technology Subcommittee DESCRIPTION:4 June 2013 9:30 am IADC10370 Richmond Ave.\, Suite 760Houston\, TX  77042 Please click here to register for this meeting Please note that the agenda for this meeting will be posted soon   LOCATION:10370 Richmond Ave. Ste. 760, Houston, TX, 77042, United States URL:http://www.iadc.org/event/iadc-art-future-technology-subcommittee/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130605T140000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130605T170000 DTSTAMP:20130525T145349 CREATED:20130305T150157 LAST-MODIFIED:20130305T150330 UID:19873-1370440800-1370451600@http://www.iadc.org SUMMARY:IADC Tax Committee Roundtable Meeting DESCRIPTION:5 June 2013 2:00 pm Westin La Cantera HotelBallroom AB16641 La Cantera ParkwaySan Antonio\, TX  78256 Please click here to register to attend this roundtableIADC Contractor Members Only Sleeping Room Information:Single/Double Occupancy: $199 Tel: +1 210 558 6500 Click here to make your hotel reservations online. Please make your room reservations directly with the hotel. Rates available until 17 May 2013. LOCATION:16641 La Cantera Parkway, San Antonio, TX, 78256, United States URL:http://www.iadc.org/event/iadc-tax-committee-roundtable-meeting/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20130606 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20130608 DTSTAMP:20130525T145349 CREATED:20120703T110954 LAST-MODIFIED:20130523T150924 UID:13497-1370476800-1370649600@http://www.iadc.org SUMMARY:2013 IADC International Tax Seminar DESCRIPTION:[dopts id="11"] REGISTRATION CONFERENCE INFORMATION Registration for this event is $575 per attendee. Click here for online conference registration. -Speakers and sponsors are not eligible for online registration. (Please submit the PDF form below.) -All government employees are eligible for a 50% discount on conference registration. Click here to download the conference registration form in PDF format. Click here to view IADC Conference Registration Press Policy For registration inquiries\, please contact Josh Sanchez at joshua.sanchez@iadc.org or  +1 713 292 1945. Click here to view Sponsorship Information Click here for Hotel Information IADC/PESA/IAGC members only No prerequisites are required. CPE’s are available for this event! Worldwide tax issues affecting the drilling and producing industry will be addressed at this seminar. IADC tax seminars are geared to both specialists and non-specialists. Continuing education credits will be offered for tax specialists.   Wednesday\, 5 June 2013 2:00 p.m. IADC Tax Committee Roundtable  (Members Only)  Ballroom AB Thursday\, 6 June 2013 7:45 a.m. Registration & Coffee Service  Sponsored by Deloitte Services LP  Foyer  8:15 a.m. Welcome & Introduction  Ballroom ABC Brian Hefty\, Director of Tax\, Northern Offshore Ltd. Session Chair: Brian Hefty\, Director of Tax\, Northern Offshore Ltd.8:20 a.m. UK Update: Mike Beattie\, Tax Director\, PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP 9:10 a.m. Nigeria Update: Seyi Bickersteth\, Senior National Partner\, KPMG Professional Services 10:00 a.m. Coffee Break  Sponsored by Deloitte Services LP   Session Chair: Jared Mushinski\, Tax Manager\, Gulfmark Offshore10:15 a.m. Global Employment Issues: Mike Farris\, Partner\, & Gregory LaBorde\, Senior Manager\, Deloitte 11:05 a.m. International Update: Pat Berrigan\, Partner\, & Harry Burritt\, Managing Director\, PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP Session Chair: Linda Ibrahim\, Director of Tax\, Vantage Drilling CompanyNoon  Luncheon  Sponsored by PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP  Palo Duro Pavilion Featured Address: IADC Overview: Jason McFarland: Vice President - Corporate Development/Chief of Staff\, IADC Session Chair: Doug Hancock\, Director of Tax\, Ensco plc1:15 p.m. Repatriation Planning: Art Walker\, Partner\, Mayer Brown LLP 2:05 p.m. Post Hungary Treaty - What to do?: Chetan Vagholkar\, Partner International Tax\, & Alexander Hanhan\, Managing Director\, KPMG LLP 2:55 p.m. Coffee Break   Sponsored by Deloitte Services LP   Session Chair: Ross Gallup\, Vice President - Tax\, Rowan Companies plc3:10 p.m. Canada: Tax Legislation & Tax Litigation Update: Dean Radomsky\, Partner\, Ernst & Young LP\, & David Robertson\, Partner\, Couzin Taylor LLP 4:00 p.m. Hot Topics & Implications for the Drilling Industry in Mexico: David Cuellar\, Tax Partner Oil & Gas Leader\, & Sandro Castaneda\, Tax Legal Partner\, PricewaterhouseCoopers Mexico 5:00 p.m. Welcoming Reception  Sponsored by Fulbright & Jaworski LLP  Palo Duro Pavilion Friday\, 7 June 2013 8:00 a.m. Registration & Coffee Service  Sponsored by Ernst & Young LLP  Foyer Session Chair: Ying Long\, International Tax Manager\, Ensco plc8:15 a.m. News from the North Sea: Good & Bad for Rig\, Seismic & Support Operations: Tobias Steino\, Director\, Attorney-at-Law\, & Kjell Inge Gade\, Partner\, Attorney-at-Law\, PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP 9:05 a.m. Transactions Update: Deborah Byers\, Partner\, Ernst & Young LLP 9:55 a.m. Coffee Break  Sponsored by Ernst & Young LLP Session Chair: Jorge Villarreal\, International Tax Manager\, Rowan Companies plc10:10 a.m. Tax Controversy Issues Arising from Capitalizing Foreign Operations: Shawn O’Brien\, Partner\, Mayer Brown LLP 11:00 a.m. Tax Technology: Joel Hermes\, Tax Manager\, & Chris Daubert\, Tax Director\, Deloitte Session Chair: Brian Hefty\, Director of Tax\, Northern Offshore Ltd.Noon  Luncheon   Palo Duro Pavilion Featured Address: Market Outlook: Tom Kellock\, Offshore Rig Consulting\, IHS Session Chair: Julianne Britt\, International Tax Supervisor\, Vantage Drilling Company1:15 p.m. French Africa Taxation - Morocco\, Equatorial Guinea & Mauritania: Joseph Pagop Noupoué\, Managing Partner for Cameroon & Chad\, Ernst & Young  2:05 p.m. (Un)Check the Box in International M&A Transactions: Stephen A. Kuntz\, Partner\, & Robert W. Phillpott\, Partner\, Fulbright & Jaworski LLP 3:00 p.m. Adjournment Brian Hefty\, Director of Tax\, Northern Offshore Ltd.   SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES There are four levels of sponsoring: Diamond sponsors\, Platinum Sponsors\, Gold Sponsors\, and Silver Sponsors. Event sponsorships are also available and will be categorized by monetary contribution with the appropriate level of sponsorship. Please find the benefits of the sponsor packages below. The conference sponsor will receive high profile recognition before\, during and after the conference. Diamond $25\,000 (10 Comps*) Platinum $15\,000 (5 Comps*) Gold $10\,000 (3 Comps*) Silver $5\,000 (1 Comp*) * Comps refer to number of complimentary registrations Event sponsorships are also available! For more information please contact: Stephanie Carling\, stephanie.carling@iadc.org\, or Lori Gagula\, lori.gagula@iadc.org at +1 713 292 1945.   HOTEL INFORMATION Please make your room reservations directly with the hotel. Please be sure to mention IADC to obtain discounted rate. Westin La Cantera Hotel 16641 La Cantera Parkway San Antonio\, Texas 78256 Single/Double Occupancy: $199 Tel: +1 210 558 6500 The Westin La Cantera is sold out of hotel rooms. ALTERNATE HOTEL INFORMATION Four Points by Sheraton San Antonio Northwest (Conveniently located approximately 1 mile from the Westin)6809 North Loop 1604 West San Antonio\, Texas 78249 United States Phone: +1 210 690 0300 Fax: +1 210 690 0310 Please make reservations directly with the hotel.     2013 IADC International Tax Seminar is advertised in industry publications media including:   IADC provides web links as a member service. IADC does not warranty or endorse the accuracy or reliability of any of the information\, content\, or advertisements contained on websites linked to www.iadc.org or any of its subsidiary pages. Conference Registration Press Policy: Complimentary press registration is limited to one (1) person per company. This individual must be a titled editor\, writer\, reporter or other bona fide editorial representative of a legitimate industry or consumer publication. Publishers and sales and marketing specialists are excluded from this complimentary registration practice and must pay the full conference registration fee to attend an event. LOCATION:16641 La Cantera Parkway, San Antonio, TX, 78256, United States URL:http://www.iadc.org/event/2013-iadc-international-tax-seminar/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20130606 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20130607 DTSTAMP:20130525T145349 CREATED:20130429T084249 LAST-MODIFIED:20130429T084748 UID:21071-1370476800-1370563200@http://www.iadc.org SUMMARY:June 6,2013 Mississippi Chapter Meeting DESCRIPTION:The Mississippi Chapter Meeting will be held 6 June at the Holiday Inn Trustmark Park\, 110 Bass Pro Drive\, Pearl\, MS 39288\,  with lunch at noon and meeting to follow.    Directions: https://maps.google.com/maps?ie=UTF-8&gl=us&daddr=110+Bass+Pro+Dr\,+Pearl\,+MS+39208&panel=1&f=d&fb=1&dirflg=d&geocode=0\,32.273408\,-90.150413&cid=0\,0\,12287407709575902254&hq=Holiday+Inn+Trustmark+Park LOCATION: URL:http://www.iadc.org/event/june-6-2013-mississippi-chapter-meeting/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130606T133000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130606T170000 DTSTAMP:20130525T145349 CREATED:20130305T135654 LAST-MODIFIED:20130305T135654 UID:19869-1370525400-1370538000@http://www.iadc.org SUMMARY:IADc Technical Publications Committee Meeting DESCRIPTION:6 June 2013 1:30 pm IADC10370 Richmond Ave.\, Suite 760Houston\, TX  77042 To RSVP:Please contact Leon Robinson at docleon@att.net LOCATION:10370 Richmond Ave. Ste. 760, Houston, TX, 77042, United States URL:http://www.iadc.org/event/iadc-technical-publications-committee-meeting-3/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20130618 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20130619 DTSTAMP:20130525T145349 CREATED:20130121T111235 LAST-MODIFIED:20130514T140340 UID:18705-1371513600-1371600000@http://www.iadc.org SUMMARY:Business Solutions for Drilling Automation Workshop DESCRIPTION: REGISTRATION WORKSHOP INFORMATION Registration for this event is Euro 100 per attendee.  Space is limited to 100 people on a first-come basis! Click here for online conference registration.-Speakers and sponsors are not eligible for online registration. (Please submit the PDF form below.)-All government employees are eligible for a 50% discount on conference registration. Click here to download the conference registration form in PDF format. Click here to view IADC Conference Registration Press Policy For registration inquiries\, please contact Josh Sanchez at joshua.sanchez@iadc.org or  +1 713 292 1945. Click here to view Sponsorship Opportunities Click here for Hotel Information Business Solutions for Drilling Automation Workshop\, jointly organized by the IADC ART Committee and SPE DSATS will study the impact of automation on drilling integration and business models.  This half day workshop will take place the day before the IADC World Drilling 2013 Conference & Exhibition\, the seminal visionary conference for the well-construction industry.  The workshop will be moderated by John de Wardt\, DE WARDT AND COMPANY. The workshop will be held from 08.30-13.30 in the Sadirvan Room at the Hilton Istanbul. A light lunch is included for the 100 euro registration fee. (NOTE: Workshop registration fee is separate from that for the IADC World Drilling 2013 Conference & Exhibition.) Workshop Agenda: 08.00 Registration 08.30 Welcome & Opening Remarks 08.40 Impact of Automation: Presentations from leaders in automation on the impact it has had in the industrial environment including effects on business models. Miguel Angel Fernandez\, Director Vertical Market Chemical Industries\, Siemens Global Practice Leader involved in Surface Mining Innovation (Invited) 10.00 Coffee Break 10.15 Business Viewpoints: Presentations from various positions in drilling operations from people familiar with automation including the effect of business models on the rate of adoption. Jay Minmier\, President\, Nomac Drilling\, an affiliate of Chesapeake Oilfield Services; Vice Chairman\, IADC Hege Kverneland\, Corporate Vice President and Chief Technology Officer\, NOV Jeff Wahleithner\, Vice President Unconventional Wells (Global)\, Shell 11.30 Lunch Break 12.10 Debate the Business Model Trend: Challenge the various positions presented\, reconcile differences between them\, define impact on key player roles in industry & compile a message to the industry. 13.30 Closing & Adjournment   Workshop Program Committee Moderator:  John de Wardt\, DE WARDT AND COMPANYDavid Reid\, National Oilwell VarcoDustin Torkay\, Seadrill AmericasFred Florence\, National Oilwell VarcoGregers Kudsk\, Maersk DrillingKevin Carey\, ChevronTerry Loftis\, TransoceanWalt Aldred\, SchlumbergerMike Killalea\, IADCScott Maddox\, IADC   SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES Event sponsorships are available! Lunch Euro 2500 (1 Comp*) Coffee Euro 1500 (1 Comp*) * Comps refer to number of complimentary registrations For more information please contact:Lori Gagula\, lori.gagula@iadc.org\, Stephanie Carling\, stephanie.carling@iadc.org at +1 713 292 1945.     HOTEL INFORMATION Hilton IstanbulMeeting Room:  Sadirvan Cumhuriyet Caddesi HarbiyeIstanbul 34367TurkeyPhone: +90 212 315 6000 – E-mail: groups.istanbul@hilton.com – Web: www.istanbul.hilton.com Negotiated room rate: Single/double room TL 500\,00/TL 540\,00 inclusive breakfast\, WiFi and service charge\, exclusive VAT (8%). Room rates available until 17 May 2013. Click here to make your hotel reservations.   Business Solutions for Drilling Automation Workshop is advertised in industry publications media including:   IADC Conference Registration Press Policy:Complimentary press registration is limited to one (1) person per company. This individual must be a titled editor\, writer\, reporter or other bona fide editorial representative of a legitimate industry or consumer publication. Publishers and sales and marketing specialists are excluded from this complimentary registration practice and must pay the full conference registration fee to attend an event. IADC provides web links as a member service.IADC does not warranty or endorse the accuracy or reliability of any of the information\,content or advertisements contained on websites linked to www.iadc.org or any of its subsidiary pages. LOCATION:Istanbul, Turkey URL:http://www.iadc.org/event/business-solutions-for-drilling-automation/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20130619 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20130621 DTSTAMP:20130525T145350 CREATED:20120703T045523 LAST-MODIFIED:20130524T064845 UID:13386-1371600000-1371772800@http://www.iadc.org SUMMARY:IADC World Drilling 2013 Conference & Exhibition DESCRIPTION:[dopts id="12"] REGISTRATION CONFERENCE INFORMATION Registration for this event is Euro 700 per attendee. Click here for online conference registration.-Speakers\, sponsors and exhibitors are not eligible for online registration. (Please submit the PDF form below.)-All government employees are eligible for a 50% discount on conference registration. Click here to download the Conference Registration form (PDF format) Click here to view IADC Conference Registration Press Policy For registration inquiries\, please contact europe@iadc.org / + 31 24 675 2252    Click here to view Conference Program Click here to download Conference Program in PDF format (2MB) Click here to view Program Committee Members Click here to view Exhibition Opportunities (sold out) Click here to view Exhibitors Click here to view Sponsorship Opportunities Click here for Venue and (Alternate) Hotel InformationPlease note that the IADC room block at the Hilton Hotel is fully booked. Alternate suggestions are available! Click here for Visa Information   “Managing Transition: It’s Not Your Father’s Oilpatch!”\, the theme for World Drilling 2013\, comments on transformation of the well-construction industry across a breathtaking range of areas\, in HSE\, regulation\, markets and energy supply\, automation\, downhole technology\, personnel. IADC World Drilling 2013\, through high-level panels and speakers and through cutting-edge technical papers\, will chart each inflection point and trace the path to the industry’s future. A special workshop organized by the IADC Advanced Rig Technology Committee will convene the day before IADC World Drilling (separate registration required).   Tuesday\, 18 June 2013 08.30-13.30 ART/DSATS Workshop: “Business Solutions for Drilling Automation”Hilton Hotel\, Sadirvan Room\, Level -1This workshop\, organized by the IADC Advanced Rig Technology Committee and SPE Drilling Systems Automation Technical Section will study the impact of automation on drilling integration and business models. For more information and workshop program please visit the workshop website. Registration is separate from IADC World Drilling. 15.30-18.00 Early Registration IADC World Drilling 2013 Conference & ExhibitionHilton Hotel\, Lobby\, Ground Floor   CONFERENCE PROGRAM Wednesday\, 19 June 2013 07.00 Conference Registration\, Coffee Service & Open Exhibition - Sponsored by Meta-LUCIDHilton Convention & Exhibition Center\, Lower Floor & Foyer 08.30 Welcome & Opening Remarks Hilton Convention & Exhibition Center Upper Floor Stephen A. Colville\, President & CEO\, IADC David Williams\, 2013 IADC Chairman; Chairman\, President & CEO\, Noble Corporation Besim Şişman\, Deputy President & Member of the Board\, Turkish Petroleum Corporation (TPAO) 08.50 Keynote Presentation: Overview of Drilling Activities and Potential Oil\, Gas and Geothermal Drilling Operations in Turkey: Bulent Sahhuseyinoglu\, President & Chairman\, Bordrill Drilling Contractor & Trade Corp. Onshore and offshore drilling activities has increased rapidly in the last couple of years in Turkey. In addition technical improvements allow progress of unconventional resources\, both in oil and gas. Mr. Sahhuseyinoglu will review the development of drilling activities by years and the future of oil\, gas and geothermal drilling operations in Turkey. 09.10 Market Outlook Session Chairs: Willem Brandt\, Director of International European Accounts\, Transocean\, & Toni Marszalek\, Chairman Schlumberger Polska\, Schlumberger Energy Markets and Investments: Where Will The Money Flow? Susan Farrell\, Managing Director\, PFC Energy Oil and gas companies are making very different investment choices as they weigh putting capital into deepwater\, unconventional plays\, shallow water or conventional onshore. Frontier and growth areas are promising\, but face challenging fiscal and geopolitical environments. PFC Energy will discuss the future industry climate\, where money is flowing and implications for the drilling industry. The $250 Billion Technology Dividend: Thomas R. Bates\, Chairman\, Hercules OffshoreThe oil and gas industry has spent billions developing technology that has improved financial returns for companies consistently at the leading edge of new product development. Suppliers and early adopters of innovative products and services have particularly benefited. As an industry that is systematically introspective\, we have often failed to tell the full story of value creation to the ultimate consumers of our products and services. Using 2008 as a baseline\, new product innovation in the E&P industry has created a technology dividend in 2012 worth more than $250 billion annually to the American consumer. Further\, an increasingly larger potential exists for international applications. 10.00 Networking Break & Open Exhibition - Sponsored by Meta-LUCID Hilton Convention & Exhibition Center Lower Floor 10.30 Managing Transition: It’s Not Your Father’s Oilpatch! Session Chairs: Rustom Mody\, Vice President Technology\, Baker Hughes Incorporated\, & George Morgan\, Account Manager Cementing\, Halliburton Our industry is in significant transition\, in processes\, technology\, size\, operations\, competency and staffing. This session will outline some of the major changes that are reshaping the wells industry. Accelerating Development of Organizational Capability to Meet Future Needs In Advance of “The Big Crew Change”: Kevin Carey\, General Manager Global Deepwater & Complex Wells\, Jim Barron\, Chevron Global Upstream and GasLike most companies involved in drilling & completions\, Chevron faces a serious challenge to source a sufficient number of highly qualified staff that can plan and execute the rapidly expanding portfolio of work around the world. This problem is compounded by the imminent retirement of a large number of our senior level staff. Our plan to address this problem was initially focused on hiring experienced personnel that could easily step into these roles\, but it soon became apparent that the depth of that resource pool was to shallow to meet all of our current and future needs. Consequently\, we made a decision to enhance our staffing efforts by creating and implementing a set of programs designed to attract new people to the industry and provide them with the training and competency development opportunities that they could take on these roles – and do it as quickly and efficiently as possible. This presentation will provide an overview of the programs that we have implemented along with some of the lessons learned and critical success factors that we have identified. Trends Transforming Roles in Drilling: John de Wardt\, President\, De Wardt and Company Inc.Emerging trends in oil / gas production include growth of integrated project management players\, outsourcing to well management companies\, emergence of production enhancement contracts\, differential of capabilities between independents and majors for key growth opportunities. As these trends begin to dominate the market they will cause significant changes in the operator role and their relationship to various suppliers including drilling contractors. The presentation will describe these trends and their impact on the role of drilling contractors and other key players. Competent People – How Sure Are You? Ford Brett\, CEO\, PetroSkills A safe and high reliability drilling operation depends on literally hundreds of decisions and proper action by at least dozens of people every day.   As an industry we go to great lengths to assure suitability of materials and equipment... BOPs\, mud\, cement\, casing\,  casing shoes\, anchors\, even water for cement\, and more is tested to assure safe and reliable performance.  What’s more important the people or the equipment?  That’s a bit like asking which is more important\, your right or left leg.  You obviously need both.   As an industry we do have systematic approaches in place to assure some of the competencies of personnel need for safe and reliable operation.  This short presentation shows some opportunities to improve assurance techniques and how improved assurance – like the pains we take to assure equipment and material – makes economic sense as well as improving safety. Closed Loop Drilling--Impacting the Transition In Our Oilpatch: Carl Hills\, Weatherford InternationalThis presentation will discuss how the advent of closed loop drilling methods has led the way to new frontiers in safety\, efficiency\, and drillability. The transition from open-to-atmosphere systems (conventional drilling) to closed drilling systems is becoming the norm due to undeniable advantages. 12.00 Luncheon & Open Exhibition Hilton Hotel\, Ballroom\, Floor -1 13.30 Offshore Markets & Technology Session Chairs: Brett Chandler\, Senior Vice President Sales & Marketing\, NOV Grant Prideco\, & Ian Falconer\, Drilling Group Marketing & Technology Manager\, Schlumberger Rising Operating Expenses--A Critical Factor for the Offshore Rig Market: Tom Kellock\, Head of Offshore Rig Consulting\, IHS-PetrodataTrends in day rates\, oil and gas prices\, rig operating expenses and contractor profitability\, for various rig types\, both globally and regionally will be shown. It will outline a suggested methodology for making available more information on operating expenses to allow more appropriate day rate indexing in rig contracts and will list the factors affecting the practicability of setting up such a system. Innovative Compact Drillship for 12\,000 Feet Water Depths: Dieter Wijning\, Product Manager Drilling\, Huisman An outline of the design\, construction\, commissioning and turnkey delivery of the first Panamax Compact Drillship\, suitable for 12\,000 feet water depth. This ship is designed to offer a low cost and flexible alternative for drilling in ultra-deepwater. The experiences gained during the first year of operation are shared. Pull or No-pull Decisions Upon Subsea BOP Component Failures Are Delicate: Pieter van Asten\, Manager Business Concepts\, Dianka Zuiderwijk\, Lloyd’s Register Energy – Drilling Integrity ServicesSustained safe operations and regulatory compliance demonstration are the most critical aspects for such decisions. Furthermore\, BOP pulling involves excessive costs\, NPT and high-risks. A demonstration of maintaining these critical aspects would therefore positively affect safety and cost. Pull decision consistency is affected by information complexity\, time constraints and subjectivity. The innovative "BOP Risk Model" manages the above and provides assistance for rapid and consistent risk-assisted BOP pull or no-pull decisions and transparent communication. 15.00 Networking Break & Open Exhibition - Sponsored by Meta-LUCID Hilton Convention & Exhibition Center Lower Floor 15.30 PANEL DISCUSSION: Unconventional Resources\, Unconventional SolutionsModerators: Shane Marchand\, Vice President Marketing\, Helmerich & Payne\, & Hermann Spörker\, Senior Advisor Well Engineering\, OMV Exploration & Production GmbH It took unconventional approaches to develop unconventional resources in a trend that radically reshaped the global energy picture\, particularly with respect to oil. However\, the license to drill is threatened\, notably in Europe and some parts of the US. How can the industry put its best foot forward and successfully apply technologies developed in the US shale plays to open up new opportunities around the world?     Panelists: Garth Sloan\, Vice President Unconventional Resources\, Total E&P Jeff Wahleithner\, Vice President Drilling\, Shell Upstream Americas Shell John Beswick\, Director\, Marriott Drilling Group Rustom Mody\, Vice President Technology\, Baker Hughes Incorporated 17.00-18.30 Welcoming Reception & Open Exhibition Hilton Convention & Exhibition Center Lower Floor Thursday\, 20 June 2013 07.30 Conference Registration\, Coffee Service & Open Exhibition Hilton Convention & Exhibition Center Lower Floor & Foyer 08.30 Welcome & Opening Remarks Hilton Convention & Exhibition Center Upper Floor Mike Killalea\, Group Vice President/Publisher\, IADC 08.35 PANEL DISCUSSION: Are We Doing Enough as an Industry to be Self-Regulated? Moderators: Sjoerd Brouwer\, Vice President Wells\, Operated\, Shell Projects & Technology\, & Kevin Carey\, General Manager Global Deepwater & Complex Wells\, Chevron Global Upstream and Gas The industry and regulators are under unprecedented scrutiny of the public and politicians. Major drilling and hydraulic fracturing accidents are threatening social acceptance of the way we go about our business. The only way to regain society’s confidence in the sustainability of our industry is flawless execution of drilling and completion activities. However\, the occurrence of well control incidents hasn’t stopped after Macondo and the question is whether the industry has responded adequately to the lessons learnt. One of the demands is the persistent call for tighter regulations. The industry’s superior response would be to take destiny in our own hands; but are we doing enough on self regulation to be effective in sustaining our business safely over time? What has the industry done since to install checks and balances sufficient to prevent another disaster? What remains to be done? Will the industry ever be truly self-regulating\, or is that an impossibility\, given the type of operations we engage in?  Panelists: Jan W. de Jong\, M. Eng.\, Inspector General\, State Supervision of Mines\, Ministry of Economic Affairs David Williams\, 2013 IADC Chairman; Chairman\, President & CEO\, Noble Corporation Kevin Lacy\, Senior Vice President-Drilling & Completions\, Talisman Energy Mike Hugentobler\, Vice President\, Middle East and Eurasia\, Halliburton Alan Hippman\, Consultant\, SEDA Group SAS 10.00 Networking Break & Open Exhibition Hilton Convention & Exhibition Center Lower Floor 10.30 Licenced to Drill Session Chairs: Jack Winton\, Senior Vice President Operations\, KCA DEUTAG\, & Kevin Parks\, Business Development Manager\, Derrick Equipment Company The Next Generation Well Control: Jan Brakel\, Manager Wells R&D\, and Keith Lewis\, Shell\, Fred Ng\, Wild Well Control\, Bob Newhouse\, Noble Corporation\, Andrew Grisdale\, Maersk Oil\, Claudio Molaschi\, ENI SpA\, Gareth Williams\, BG Group\, Ashley Johnson\, Schlumberger Cambridge Research\, Patrick Reilly\,  Steve Cromar\, ConocoPhillips\, Randy Lovorn\, Halliburton\, Tim Allen\, Saudi Aramco The drilling industry is moving into increasingly challenging environments\, but a number of recent and serious incidents have put the licence to operate of the industry into question. The consequences in terms of loss of life and damage to the environment of a major well control calamity are under close scrutiny by governments and the general public\, forcing the drilling industry to raise the bar on process safety. To sustain the industry’s license to drill\, a number of improvement areas were identified during a recent SPE forum of industry experts on the ‘Next Generation Well Control’ to mitigate the risk of a major well control emergency. These areas\, which will be further elaborated upon in this presentation\, include a set of global standards\, enhanced training\, ways to disseminate learning’s from well control events\, an increased level of automation related to kick detection and well control response\, and improved well construction technology. Arctic Drilling – Regulatory Issues: Abdel Ghoneim\, Chief Engineer\, Atkins An overview of the regulatory schemes of the five Arctic coastal states will be given. Past Arctic drilling experience and the challenges that must be met in the future in order to satisfy the requirements of all stakeholders are discussed including the recently proposed Arctic drilling concepts. Navy Nuclear Power Success Stories Offer Lessons Learned for Sixth Generation Equipment Around Offshore Safety Performance and Critical Manning Shortages: Dave “Burner” Burnham\, Vice President Europe\, Africa & Australasia Operations\, Check-6 The year is 1954\, you have developed a technology that will put the US Navy decades ahead\, but the public equates atomic energy to atomic weapons. Introducing high technology\, zero tolerance for error and a large increase in requisite technical knowledge by the entire workforce proved to be a tremendous challenge. Admiral Hymen Rickover knew that it would have to begin with a complete culture change. Currently all US submarines and aircraft carriers are powered by atomic energy without a single incident to date. This presentation will share 3 catastrophic stories that redefined an industry. We will discuss the 5 Pillars of Naval Nuclear Power and the lessons learned that changed the US Navy’s culture. 12.00 Luncheon & Open Exhibition Hilton Hotel\, Ballroom\, Floor -1 13.30 Well Construction Automation for Safety and Efficiency Session Chairs: Hege Kverneland\, Corporate Vice President and Chief Technology Officer\, National Oilwell Varco\, & Joachim Oppelt\, Director\, Customer & Government Projects\, Baker Hughes Incorporated Meeting the Automation Challenge through Technology Innovation: Peter Morrison\, Software Development Manager\, John Shields\, Baker Hughes Incorporation This presentation explores the question "Has automation finally come of age in the drilling industry?" by examining the current state of technology and standards in our industry. Examples of successful automation in other industries are cited\, what is missing in the drilling industry and how we need to adjust to make it a reality. What Drives the Development of Further Drilling Automation?: Hallgeir Angel\, Manager Technology & Innovation Mechanical\, Mads\, Hvilshøj\, Eivind Gimming Stensland\, and Søren Øydna\, Aker Solutions Drilling TechnologiesThe historical perspectives of drilling automation are presented. What sparked the desire to automate drilling in the first place? The parallels\, similarities and differences between other industries and the drilling industry are explored. An analysis of the prerequisites of automation will be outlined\, and some critical views on how the drilling industry has developed are put forward. Automation has traditionally involved development of machines and tools in parallel. What is the status in our industry compared to others? The operations and steps necessary to drill have not changed significantly since the industry’s birth. Is this due to a lack of process standardization or merely be a lack of will to change current business models? Field Testing Automation: Drawworks Directly Controlled by Downhole Weight on Bit Produces Significant Performance Benefits: Anthony Pink\, Vice President Automated Drilling\, Bill Koederitz\, National Oilwell Varco\, Roi Lam\, ChesapeakeA demonstration of the ongoing field testing of a closed loop automation system will be given. Also\, the economic and process safety benefits of automated drilling will be presented. 15.00 Networking Break & Open Exhibition Hilton Convention & Exhibition Center Lower Floor 15.30 Unconventional Resources\, Unconventional Solutions Session Chairs: Sigve Hovda\, Chief Engineer Drilling and Well Facilities\, Statoil\, & Gregers Kudsk\, Vice President\, Maersk Drilling Successful HPHT Drilling Through Innovative Practices: Sharing a Case Study of Petronas Carigali’s Deepest HPHT Well: Mohd Syazwan Ab Murad\, Senior Drilling Engineer\, Yap Yun Thiam\, Lawrence Umar\, Petronas CarigaliThe project background\, well achievements and comparison with domestic HPHT players will be outlined. Followed by the focus on the challenges\, the detailed best practices used and also lessons learned on key issues such as MPD\, Formation Pressure While Drilling (FPWD)\, cementing the HPHT section and others. Increasing Drilling Performance and Addressing ECD using New Generation Drill Pipe for ERD Wells: Luc Van Puymbroeck\, Global Product Line Manager\, Philippe Machecourt\, VAM DrillingAn innovative drill pipe solution has been designed to drill more safely and rapidly in highly deviated and horizontal wells. The new drill pipe aims to improve hole cleaning and to address annular pressure issues in such well types. Other hole quality benefits can also be expected as a result. MPD: A Systematic Tool in the Delivery of the Unconventional Reservoir: Randy Lovorn\, MPD Global Product Champion\, Saad Saeed\, William Sandiford\, Isabel Polesky\, and Emad Bakri\, Halliburton A demonstration is given on how a managed pressure drilling (MPD) systematic approach mitigates risks associated with unconventional reservoirs while optimizing well construction. Aspects from planning to execution are discussed. Case history results illustrate the challenges\, benefits and the pros and cons. 17.00 AdjournmentMike Killalea\, Group Vice President/Publisher\, IADC Unassigned Papers of Note: The following paper proposals will be included in the conference if a scheduled paper becomes unavailable. In addition\, these presentations will be made available in the IADC conference proceedings\, should the author so desire. Increasing Rig Safety and Performance Using a Holistic Information Usage Approach: Tore Bjerke\, Program Manager\, Kasper Hansen\, Aker Solutions Aker Solutions have looked into what an integrated knowledge arena for your rig would mean in practice. Approaches such as rig performance analysis\, condition-based maintenance\, continuous classing\, rig optimization\, crew improvement programs\, advanced simulators\, knowledge sharing and interactive supplier support will be discussed. Practical examples on how information may be assembled\, archived\, and processed\, combined with using the myDrilling(TM) approach and RigLogger technology from Aker Solutions will be given. It will also give you a view of the future in how to increase security and gain performance excellence of your rig assets.     PROGRAM COMMITTEE MEMBERS Khaled Al-Abdulgader\, Saudi AramcoWillem Brandt\, TransoceanSjoerd Brouwer\, Shell Projects & TechnologyKevin Carey\, Chevron Global Upstream and GasBrett Chandler\, NOV Grant PridecoThomas Comte\, VAM DrillingBruno Darde\, TOTAL Exploration & ProductionDominique Dupuis\, Ensco plcIan Falconer\, SchlumbergerSigve Hovda\, StatoilGregers Kudsk\, Maersk DrillingHege Kverneland\, National Oilwell VarcoShane Marchand\, Helmerich & PayneToni Marszalek\, Schlumberger Rustom Mody\, Baker Hughes IncorporatedJohn Monks\, Northern Offshore Ltd. George Morgan\, HalliburtonJoachim Oppelt\, Baker Hughes IncorporatedEgidio Palliotto\, SaipemKevin Parks\, Derrick Equipment CompanyJason Power\, Noble Services (Switzerland) LLCHermann Spörker\, OMV Exploration & Production GmbHKees van de Vrede\, Weatherford InternationalJack Winton\, KCA DEUTAG DrillingJens Hoffmark\, IADCMike Killalea\, IADC   EXHIBITORS Aberdeen Drilling School Ltd Arnco Hardbanding Aker Solutions Bauer Maschinen GmbH  Bentec GmbH Drilling Oilfield Systems  Bondura Bordrill Drilling Contractor Cansco Well Control Check 6 CS Manufacturing Cazgır Inş. ve Isı Sistemleri Tic. ve San. A.Ş. Derrick Equipment Derrick Services (UK) Ltd Directorate General of Oil and Gas of Indonesia DNV Software Drillmec SpA Drilling Systems (UK) Ltd DURUM EFC Group EXCEED  (XCD Limited) Fluid Systems Inc. Halco Rock Tools  Hardbanding Solutions Herrenknecht Vertical GmbH HexArmor HP Well Screen Huisman Intertek Consulting & Training IOT-Dosco BV JET-LUBE INC Lloyd's Register Energy - Drilling Logan Oil Tools\, Inc Manuli Rubber Industries SPA Marine Cybernetics AS Meta-LUCID NOV Grant Prideco  Petrofac Training Services  Pruitt Rotating Control Devices RigRider Rigquip International Rigsolutions GmbH Sonardyne International Ltd SpecTec  South Coast Products Southwest Oilfield Products Inc  Star Information Systems Stopdrop Tooling  Subsea Training Solutions\, 3d Printing Solutions Tendeka Tesco Corporation  The Well Academy  Turkish Petroleum Corporation  VAM Drilling Viking International Weatherford  Welltec Wenzel Downhole Tools  Wild Well Control   EXHIBITION INFORMATION Exhibition space is sold out for this event!If you wish to receive exhibition information for the IADC World Drilling 2014 event\, please contact europe@iadc.org Each stand will be set with a skirted table\, two chairs\, access to electricity and 1 fascia with company name. With the stand\, you receive 1 complimentary conference registration and up to 2 additional registrations at half price or Euro 350. All registrations are including admission to the conference & exhibition\, coffee breaks\, luncheons\, reception\, and access to the conference proceedings. Exhibitions at IADC events will be limited to showcasing products and services that advance technology\, competency or HSE. Exhibitions centered on recruitment or employment should not take space at IADC events. IADC Exhibitions will solely be visited by conference attendees. Non-conference attendees are not allowed to enter the exhibition area. All personnel working the exhibition should be registered. Click here to download the exhibition floor plan. Click here to view exhibiting companies For more information please contact Peggy Kersten at peggy.kersten@iadc.org or call +31 24 675 2252.       SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES IADC conferences are industry-driven events focusing on the critical issues facing the global drilling industry. Whether it’s enabling and cutting-edge drilling technology\, well control\, health\, safety\, environment; training\, or industry economics and financial outlook\, IADC’s worldwide programme of events brings together the right people in the right venue. To help IADC cover the expenses of these events\, we invite companies with an important recognition and representation worldwide\, to be the conference sponsors for a conference. There are four levels of sponsoring: Diamond sponsors\, Platinum Sponsors\, Gold Sponsors\, and Silver Sponsors. Event sponsorships are also available and will be categorized by monetary contribution with the appropriate level of sponsorship. Please find the benefits of the sponsor packages below. The conference sponsor will receive high profile recognition before\, during and after the conference. IADC offers companies also the opportunity to host one of the events during the conference. Companies will be well recognized during the event with sponsor signs\, oral recognition from the conference moderators and logo’s placed on the promotional slides during the breaks. It is also possible to co-sponsor one of the events for 50% of the total price.   Diamond Euro 25.000 (10 Comps*) Platinum Euro 15.000 (5 Comps*) Gold Euro 12.000 (3 Comps*) Silver Euro 7.500 (2 Comps*) * Comps refer to number of complimentary registrations Event sponsorships: brochure printing\, coffee breaks\, luncheon and reception are also available! Please contact Anne Otten for more information\, e-mail: anne.otten@iadc.org phone: +31 24 675 22 52.       HOTEL INFORMATION  CONFERENCE HOTEL: Hilton Istanbul Hotel  Cumhuriyet Cad. Haribye 34367\, Istanbul\, Turkey Phone: +90 212 315 6000 - E-mail: groups.istanbul@hilton.com - Web: www.istanbul.hilton.comThe Hiton Istanbul Hotel is situated next to (50 meters) the Hilton Convention and Exhibition Center.Please note that the IADC room block at the Hilton Istanbul hotel is currently fully booked!The Hilton still has some rooms left outside the IADC room block upon availability of room type and price. For more information please contact sales.istanbul@hilton.com   ALTERNATE HOTEL SUGGESTIONS: Ramada Plaza Istanbul HotelErgenekon Mh. Halaskargazi Cad.\, No 63\, 34373\, Şişly\, Istanbul\, TurkeyPhone: +90 212 315 4444 - Email: hatice.mencekoglu@ramadaplazaistanbul.comThe Ramada Plaza Istanbul Hotel is only at 5-10 minutes walking distance from the Hilton Convention and Exhibition Center. 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LOCATION:Istanbul, Turkey URL:http://www.iadc.org/event/iadc-world-drilling-2013-conference-exhibition/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130620T140000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130620T160000 DTSTAMP:20130525T145350 CREATED:20130327T142023 LAST-MODIFIED:20130327T142331 UID:20463-1371736800-1371744000@http://www.iadc.org SUMMARY:IADC Accounting Issues/Procedures Committee Meeting DESCRIPTION:20 June 2013 Time:2 - 4 pm Location:4 Greenway PlazaHouston\, TX  77046 Please click here to register Please note that the agenda for this meeting will be posted soon! LOCATION:4 Greenway Plaza, Houston, TX, 77046, United States URL:http://www.iadc.org/event/iadc-accounting-issuesprocedures-committee-meeting-3/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130621T110000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130621T140000 DTSTAMP:20130525T145350 CREATED:20130521T133701 LAST-MODIFIED:20130521T133828 UID:21648-1371812400-1371823200@http://www.iadc.org SUMMARY:IADC Supply Chain Committee DESCRIPTION:21 June 2013 11:00 am - 2:00 pm IADC10370 Richmond Ave.\, Suite 760Houston\, TX  77042 Please click here to register for this meeting Please note that the agenda for this meeting will be posted soon! LOCATION:10370 Richmond Ave. Ste. 760, Houston, TX, 77042, United States URL:http://www.iadc.org/event/iadc-supply-chain-committee/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130625T080000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130627T170000 DTSTAMP:20130525T145350 CREATED:20130418T153712 LAST-MODIFIED:20130520T134649 UID:20908-1372147200-1372352400@http://www.iadc.org SUMMARY:IADC UBO & MPD Committee DESCRIPTION:25-27 June 2013 Time:8:00 am - 5:00 pm - 25 June 20138:00 am - 5:00 pm + a dinner - 26 June 20138:00 am - 1:00 pm - 27 June 2012 Host:National Oilwell Varco Location:Frankfurt Marriott HotelHamburger Allee 260486 Frankfurt\, Germany If you need a sleeping room for this event\, please contact Holly Shock no later than noon on 21 May 2013 at holly.shock@iadc.org Please click here to register to attend the meeting Please click here to view the agenda for this meeting LOCATION:Hamburger Allee 2, Frankfurt, 60486, Germany URL:http://www.iadc.org/event/iadc-ubo-mpd-committee/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20130710 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20130711 DTSTAMP:20130525T145350 CREATED:20120802T142410 LAST-MODIFIED:20121016T132218 UID:14373-1373414400-1373500800@http://www.iadc.org SUMMARY:IADC Maintenance Committee Meeting DESCRIPTION:10 July 2013 Time:TBD Location:IADC10370 Richmond Ave.\, Suite 760Houston\, TX  77042 Lunch Sponsored by:Rowan Companies Please click here to register Please note the agenda for this meeting will be posted soon! LOCATION:10370 Richmond Ave. Ste. 760, Houston, TX, 77042, United States URL:http://www.iadc.org/event/iadc-maintenance-committee-meeting-8/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130711T090000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130711T110000 DTSTAMP:20130525T145350 CREATED:20130503T100834 LAST-MODIFIED:20130503T101024 UID:21252-1373533200-1373540400@http://www.iadc.org SUMMARY:Combined IADC ART Committee & ART Subcommittees DESCRIPTION:11 July 2013 9:00 am - 11: 00 am IADC10370 Richmond Ave\, Suite 760Houston\, TX 77042 Please click here to register for this meeting Please note the agenda for this meeting will be posted soon! LOCATION:10370 Richmond Ave. Ste. 760, Houston, TX, 77042, United States URL:http://www.iadc.org/event/combined-iadc-art-committee-art-subcommittees/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20130718 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20130719 DTSTAMP:20130525T145350 CREATED:20121108T151449 LAST-MODIFIED:20121108T153030 UID:16595-1374105600-1374192000@http://www.iadc.org SUMMARY:IADC Rig Moving Committee Meeting DESCRIPTION:18 July 2013 Time:TBD Location:TBDGrapevine\, TX Please click here to register for this meeting Please note that the agenda for this meeting will be posted soon! 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LOCATION:10370 Richmond Ave. Ste. 760, Houston, TX, 77042, United States URL:http://www.iadc.org/event/iadc-hse-environmental-subcommittee-meeting-6/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130724T130000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130724T170000 DTSTAMP:20130525T145350 CREATED:20121108T103506 LAST-MODIFIED:20121108T103520 UID:16517-1374670800-1374685200@http://www.iadc.org SUMMARY:IADC Training Committee Meeting DESCRIPTION:24 July 2013 1:00 - 5:00 pm IADC10370 Richmond Ave.\, Suite 760Houston\, TX  77042 Please click here to register Please note that the agenda for this meeting will be posted soon! LOCATION:10370 Richmond Ave. Ste. 760, Houston, TX, 77042, United States URL:http://www.iadc.org/event/iadc-training-committee-meeting-6/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130725T080000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130725T140000 DTSTAMP:20130525T145350 CREATED:20121108T110555 LAST-MODIFIED:20121108T110611 UID:16526-1374739200-1374760800@http://www.iadc.org SUMMARY:IADC HSE Committee Meeting DESCRIPTION:25 July 2013 8:00am - 2:00 pm IADC10370 Richmond Ave.\, Suite 760Houston\, TX  77042 Please click here to register Please note that the agenda for this meeting will be posted soon! LOCATION:10370 Richmond Ave. Ste. 760, Houston, TX, 77042, United States URL:http://www.iadc.org/event/iadc-hse-committee-meeting-6/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130814T133000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130814T150000 DTSTAMP:20130525T145350 CREATED:20130521T105402 LAST-MODIFIED:20130521T105527 UID:21639-1376487000-1376492400@http://www.iadc.org SUMMARY:IADC Well Servicing Committee DESCRIPTION:14 August 2013 1:30 - 3:00 pm IADC10370 Richmond Ave.\, Suite 760Houston\, TX  77042 Please click here to register for this meeting Please note that the agenda for this meeting will be posted soon!   LOCATION:10370 Richmond Ave. Ste. 760, Houston, TX, 77042, United States URL:http://www.iadc.org/event/iadc-well-servicing-committee/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20130819 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20130820 DTSTAMP:20130525T145350 CREATED:20130124T160545 LAST-MODIFIED:20130124T161440 UID:19106-1376870400-1376956800@http://www.iadc.org SUMMARY:IADC Well Control Committee Meeting DESCRIPTION:19 August 2013 Time:TBD Location:Galveston\, TX Please click here to register  Please note that the agenda for this meeting will be posted soon LOCATION: URL:http://www.iadc.org/event/iadc-well-control-committee-meeting-9/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20130820 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20130822 DTSTAMP:20130525T145350 CREATED:20120725T155417 LAST-MODIFIED:20130521T130724 UID:13678-1376956800-1377129600@http://www.iadc.org SUMMARY:2013 IADC Well Control Conference of the Americas & Exhibition DESCRIPTION:[dopts id="13"] REGISTRATION CONFERENCE INFORMATION Registration for this event is $600 per attendee. Click here for online conference registration.-Speakers\, sponsors and exhibitors are not eligible for online registration. (Please submit the PDF form below.)-All government employees are eligible for a 50% discount on conference registration. Click here to download the conference registration form (PDF format) Click here to view IADC Conference Registration Press Policy For registration inquiries\, please contact Josh Sanchez at joshua.sanchez@iadc.org or +1 713 292 1945. Click here to view Sponsorship Information Click here to view Exhibition Information Click here for Hotel Information   The 2013 IADC Well Control Conference of the Americas will seek to examine the innovations that are shaping the future of well control\, from technology to personnel competencies.This event will focus on timely technical presentations highlighting recent developments and innovations in technology\, techniques\, training\, management systems\, and a wide variety of other topics that affect well control. Conference Program Monday\, 19 August  1-5 pm  Salons FGIADC Well Control Committee Meeting  Register online for the IADC Well Control Committee Meeting at www.iadc.org. For further information\, please contact Holly Shock\, IADC Committee Coordinator\, at holly.shock@iadc.org.  Tuesday\, 20 August  7:30 am  Moody IISpeaker Briefing (Conference speakers\, session chairs and moderators only)  7:30 am  Salons ABC & FoyerRegistration\, Coffee Service & Exhibit Viewing  Sponsored by GE Oil & Gas  8:30 am  Moody IIWelcome & Introduction Stephen Colville\, President & CEO\, IADC Featured Address: David Williams\, 2013 IADC Chairman; Chairman\, President & CEO\, Noble Corporation 9:15 amAPI Standard 53API Standard 53 for Blowout Prevention Equipment Systems for Drilling Wells is changing how the oil and gas industry installs\, inspects\, maintains\, tests\, and operates BOP equipment. During this panel discussion\, API will provide an overview of the changes to the standard\, including requirements for installation and testing of blowout prevention equipment systems. Operator and drilling contractor representatives will provide a perspective on how the industry will be affected by the changes.  Roland Goodman\, Manager\, Upstream Standards\, American Petroleum Institute Melvyn Whitby\, Director-Innovative Technology & Industry Relations\, Cameron Frank Gallander\, Consultant Intervention Engineer\, Chevron 10:15 am  Salons ABCCoffee Service & Exhibit Viewing  Sponsored by GE Oil & Gas  10:45 am  Moody IICompetency- Based Well Control TrainingWhat can we do to ensure that oil and gas workers retain critical well control knowledge and skills and are able to perform at the desired level of well control competency? This panel will respond to this question\, offering their thoughts on designing training to cultivate competencies\, and utilizing scenario-based training\, simulators\, and other learning tools to build continuing learning opportunities.  Dr. Brenda Kelly\, Sr. Director Program Development\, IADC Troy "Korn" Kehoe\, Vice President\, Check-6 Training Systems Ron Crotzer\, Managing Director\, Bladestone LLC 12:15 pm  Salon DLuncheon & Exhibit Viewing   Sponsored by BP 1:30 pm  Moody IIDeepwater Well Control  A Review of Well Control Procedures for Offshore-Deepwater and Onshore Wells Using Managed Pressure Drilling: Bhavin Patel\, MPD Engineer\, Todd D. Cooper\, Brian Grayson\, Weatherford InternationalUnlike conventional well control\, automated influx detection and control does not require stopping the circulation upon detection\, interpreting pressures and deploying slow circulation. Implementation of automated influx detection and control has proven very effective on wells with surface BOPs. Similar success in deep water environments requires analysis of effect on various components such as slip joint\, riser and rotating control device. Detailed analysis of automated influx detection and control in both land and deep water wells\, drilled with MPD will be presented. Benefits of smaller kick size from well design and safety point of view will also be discussed.  Latest developments in Acoustic Subsea Control and Monitoring for the Drilling Industry: Lindsay MacDonald\, Technology Director\, Nautronix LtdThis presentation will review the case for secure\, high reliability acoustic signaling through water\, with applicability for Surface BOP operations\, providing communication\, monitoring and control requirements in deep water\, high multipath environments with greater than 99% reliability.  The Development of Marine Well Containment Company’s Expanded Containment System: Don Armijo\, Chief Operating Officer\, Marine Well Containment CompanyIn 2010\, Marine Well Containment Company (MWCC) was formed in order to provide well containment response capabilities for the deepwater U.S. Gulf of Mexico. The introduction of its interim containment system (ICS) – available for use since February 2011 and maintained in a state of readiness should it be needed – is the result of unprecedented industry collaboration and enhances previous response capabilities. As part of its commitment to keeping pace with its member’s needs\, MWCC is constructing an expanded containment system (ECS) featuring enhanced technology and capabilities– all of which are expected to be completed and delivered this year.  3 pm  Salons ABCCoffee Service & Exhibit Viewing  Sponsored by GE Oil & Gas  3:30 pm  Moody IIA Review of Well Control Statistics: Steve Vorenkamp\, General Manager – Training\, Wild Well Control\, Inc.Constantly comparing statistics from events to identify key factors contributing to the failure to control a well can help industry avoid potential disasters. This presentation will examine these statistics and trends.  4 pmNew Technologies for Shear Testing: Covey Hall\, Global Manager of Engineering and Consulting\, Lloyd’s Register Drilling Integrity Services\, Inc.As drilling challenges increase\, BOP shearing technology needs to keep pace. Recent trends include moves toward larger drill pipe sizes\, improved drill pipe steel\, and more inclusive BSEE Verification Standards. Evaluation of RAM capability has been based largely on empirical data\, but under conditions of rapid change in the industry\, new solutions are being sought.  Lloyd’s Register’s (LR) Global Technology Center (GTC) and LR Energy-Drilling are currently conducting multiple integrated studies relative to shearing tubulars. Additionally\, a separate research project is being done by the LR Energy-Drilling Systems & Controls Group to assess performance signatures relative to RAM operator fluid flow\, pressure\, RAM position\, and force\, using externally-mounted sensors.  4:45 pm  Salons ABCWelcoming Reception & Exhibit Viewing  Wednesday\, 21 August  7:30 am  Salons ABC & FoyerRegistration\, Coffee Service & Exhibit Viewing  8:30 am  Moody IIWelcome & IntroductionIADC Well Control Committee Update Dan Munoz\, Chairman\, IADC Well Control Committee; Director Special Projects (QHSE)\, Transocean 9 amWELLSAFE:  Chevron’s Well Control Assurance Program: Mike French\, WELLSAFE Project Manager\, ChevronIn an effort to “raise the bar” on well control prevention and preparedness\, Chevron looked outside of our industry towards other industries with exposure to low frequency\, high consequence events to seek ideas that might be applicable to our drilling and completion operations. This exercise involved engagement with representatives and first hand observation of processes within the airline and nuclear power industry and ultimately those of the United States Navy. Key elements of the US Navy’s SUBSAFE program which have contributed to a 50 year record of success resonated with Chevron’s drilling and completions leadership and inspired the vision for WELLSAFE.  WELLSAFE is a well control assurance program currently under development with the objective of providing the maximum reasonable assurance that well control can be maintained at all times. The program is focused on influx prevention\, detection and control and considers planning\, procedures\, equipment and competency. Chevron has embarked upon a methodical and disciplined effort to develop the WELLSAFE program to ensure success over our wide range of operations\, from shallow “post hole” wells in the jungles of Sumatra to the complex lower tertiary wells we are drilling in the deep waters of the Gulf of Mexico. This presentation will discuss the inspiration for WELLSAFE\, key lessons extracted from the SUBSAFE program\, an overview of the WELLSAFE program structure\, the current status of program development and forward plans.  9:30 amIntegrating Human Factors into Team Based Scenario Well Control Training: George Galloway\, Development Director\, Erik Lely\, CRM Trainer\, The Well AcademyThe Well Academy has been delivering Scenario Based Well Control with Human Factors training to a pool of over 80 drilling rig supervisory personnel and is now ready to share their experience with the industry. This presentation explains how the training program has evolved since initial concept and how Crew Resource Management (CRM) has been successfully integrated into the 3 day program.  Insight will be provided into how the ideal learning environment has been created for well site rig teams\, giving them the opportunity to practice dealing with unexpected well control events and learning from mistakes made. The Well Academy will share their experience of observing\, assessing and providing feedback to the participants. 10 am  Salons ABCCoffee Service & Exhibit Viewing  10:30 am  Moody IIOnshore Shale Drilling—A Well Control PerspectiveConventional drilling is no longer conventional! Shale drilling brings a new normal\, with vertical and horizontal well segments\, more pay zone formation exposed for a longer period of time\, pad drilling\, and the ever increasing challenge of keeping all parties fully aware of the well construction plan. This “unconventional” environment brings new challenges for well control\, particularly with prevention and detection of kicks. This panel will discuss ways to overcome these challenges from the evolution of new technologies to the competencies of the crews operating in this unconventional environment.  Andrew Hunter\, Eagle Ford Asset Team\, Pioneer Natural Resources Brandon Benedict\, Regional VP Operations\, South Texas\, Patterson-UTI Drilling Company LLC Neil Bird\, Global RSS Service Line Manager\, Weatherford International Ltd. Jim LaGrone\, P.E.\, Well Control Manager\, Boots & Coots 11:45 am  Salon DLuncheon & Exhibit Viewing  1 pm  Moody IIIntegrating Barriers\, Bridging Documents and SEMS using the Bow-Tie System: Scott Randall\, Managing Director\, PlusAlpha Risk Management SolutionsThe post Macondo response has included new regulations\, new industry standards and new recommended practices. These are nominally cross referenced\, but it is still not clear what holds them together and makes them work as a “system” for well design\, construction and operation. Furthermore\, there are inherent interface issues. This presentation will deal with the two issues of systematic standard integration and the management of interfaces.  Barriers Panel Discussion:Developing and managing barriers is important for all stakeholders as industry works together to reduce risks and avoid future incidents. This panel of industry leaders will further explore key issues of barrier development and management by discussing: effectiveness of the new RP 96 Standard in reducing risks; approaches\, tools\, and techniques used to effectively develop and manage barriers to reduce risks; and other recommendations for effectively developing and managing barriers for the reduction of risks.  Ken Dupal\, Manager\, Process Safety Implementation-Deepwater Wells\, Shell Dan Munoz\, Director Special Projects QHSE\, Transocean Flavio Moraes\, Wells Manager\, Petrobras Trampas Poldrack\, VP Safety & Operations Support\, Basic Energy Services 3 pm  Salons ABCCoffee Break & Exhibit Viewing  3:30 pm  Moody IIRiser Gas Handling; Past\, Present\, Future: John Kozicz\, Manager\, Technology\, TransoceanAn overview will be provided of the evolution of riser gas handling systems\, the current state of riser gas handling systems and operating methods\, and perspective on how these systems might be integrated into well control systems and methods in the future.  4 pmToday’s Technology in Relief Wells: Bill Mahler\, Executive VP & General Manager\, Wild Well Control\, Inc.Today’s technology has greatly enhanced the feasibility  of using a relief well as a viable well intervention means in the event of a blowout - to the point that the preplanning of relief wells has become part of the original well planning session. Such things as hazard assessment\, directional drilling plan\, well intercept strategy\, well kill modeling and planning for the relief well are discussed and analyzed during the original well planning session. This effort assists in identifying potential problems and risks should a relief well be required. Once these potential problems and risks are identified\, they can be mitigated or minimized prior to even having a need for a relief well itself. This level of pre-planning is required in today’s drilling environment.  4:30 pmClosing Remarks & Adjournment   Conference Program Committee Benny Mason\, Rig QA International Inc. Bob Burnett\, Hercules OffshoreBrenda Kelly\, IADCBrian Maness\, Diamond Offshore Drilling Inc.Cason Swindle\, Noble DrillingDan Munoz\, TransoceanDeepak Gala\, ShellGeoff Nielsen\, Newfield Exploration Mid-ContinentIain Hope\, Seadrill Americas Inc.Ken Ruddy\, Cobalt Inernational EnergyMalcolm Lodge\, TransoceanMark Denkowski\, IADCMark Mazzella\, BPPaul Sonnemann\, SafekickRichard Grayson\, Nabors Offshore Steve Kropla\, IADCTim Braun\, Saxon Energy ServicesTom Bishop\, Drillmec IncTrampas Poldrack\, Basic Energy ServicesWilliam Fleming\, Rowan CompaniesWilliam Rau\, Chevron Exhibitors Well Control SchoolCudd Well ControlMurchison Drilling Schools Subsea SolutionsIntertek ConsultingSPT GroupDrilling Systems (UK) LtdCheck-6Hickman SalesWild Well ControlEFC GroupGuideVueAXON Energy ProductsCS Mfg.\, Inc.Saudi AramcoIADC PublicationsIADC Accreditations EXHIBITION INFORMATION The cost of each 10′ x 10′ space is $2\,000.No refunds for cancellations will be issued. Exhibitors can set-up after 3:00 pm on Monday\, 19 August. You may tear down your booth space after the last coffee break (TBD) on Wednesday\, 21 August. The exhibitor space is a 10′ x 10′ area. It will be set with a 6′ skirted table and two chairs with access to electricity. Please do not exceed 10′ across\, as the space in the exhibition area will be limited. Wall space for signs/banners will not be available. All signs/banners must be affixed to the table or free standing. All personnel working the exhibition must be registered. With your space\, you will receive one complimentary registration and up to two additional registrations for half price or $300. Click here to view the exhibition diagram. Exhibitions at IADC events will be limited to showcasing products and services that advance technology\, competency or HSE. Exhibitions centered on recruitment or employment should not take space at IADC events. For more information\, please contact:Lori Gagula\, lori.gagula@iadc.org\, Stephanie Carling\, stephanie.carling@iadc.orgat +1 713 292 1945.   SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES There are four levels of sponsoring: Diamond sponsors\, Platinum Sponsors\, Gold Sponsors\, and Silver Sponsors. Event sponsorships are also available and will be categorized by monetary contribution with the appropriate level of sponsorship. Please find the benefits of the sponsor packages below. The conference sponsor will receive high profile recognition before\, during and after the conference. Diamond $25\,000 (10 Comps*) Platinum $15\,000 (5 Comps*) Gold $10\,000 (3 Comps*) Silver $5\,000 (1 Comp*) * Comps refer to number of complimentary registrations Event sponsorships are also available! For more information please contact:Lori Gagula\, lori.gagula@iadc.org\, Stephanie Carling\, stephanie.carling@iadc.orgat +1 713 292 1945.   Hotel Information Please make your room reservations directly with the hotel.Please be sure to mention IADC to obtain discounted rate. Moody Gardens HotelSeven Hope Boulevard\, Galveston\, Texas 77554\, United States Phone: +1 409 741 8484 Fax: +1 409 683 4936 Room Rates: $169.00 per night (single or double)Rates available until 29 July 2013.Click here to view hotel website.   2013 IADC Well Control Conference of the Americas & Exhibition is advertised in industry publications media including: IADC provides web links as a member service. IADC does not warranty or endorse the accuracy or reliability of any of the information\, content\, or advertisements contained on websites linked to www.iadc.org or any of its subsidiary pages. Conference Registration Press Policy: Complimentary press registration is limited to one (1) person per company. 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LOCATION:Seven Hope Boulevard, Galveston, TX, 77554, United States URL:http://www.iadc.org/event/wc-americas-2013/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20130903 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20130907 DTSTAMP:20130525T145350 CREATED:20130104T080722 LAST-MODIFIED:20130104T080758 UID:18539-1378166400-1378512000@http://www.iadc.org SUMMARY:SPE Offshore Europe Oil & Gas Conference & Exhibition DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Ellon Road, Bridge of Don, Aberdeen, Scotland, United Kingdom URL:http://www.offshore-europe.co.uk/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20130909 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20130911 DTSTAMP:20130525T145350 CREATED:20120306T093908 LAST-MODIFIED:20130215T041851 UID:10607-1378684800-1378857600@http://www.iadc.org SUMMARY:Celle Drilling 2013 DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Celle, Germany URL:http://www.celle-drilling.com/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130910T080000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130912T170000 DTSTAMP:20130525T145350 CREATED:20130508T155001 LAST-MODIFIED:20130508T155059 UID:21354-1378800000-1379005200@http://www.iadc.org SUMMARY:IADC UBO & MPD Committee DESCRIPTION:10-12 September 2013 Time:TBD Location:IADC10370 Richmond Ave.\, Suite 760Houston\, TX 77042 Sponsored by:Blade Energy Partners & IADC Please click here to register for this meeting Please note that the agenda for this meeting will be posted soon! LOCATION:10370 Richmond Ave. Ste. 760, Houston, TX, 77042, United States URL:http://www.iadc.org/event/iadc-ubo-mpd-committee-2/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20130912 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20130914 DTSTAMP:20130525T145350 CREATED:20130305T152222 LAST-MODIFIED:20130305T152222 UID:19874-1378944000-1379116800@http://www.iadc.org SUMMARY:IADC Technical Publications Committee Meeting DESCRIPTION:12 - 13 September 2013 Isla Grande ResortSouth Padre Island\, TX   To RSVP:Please contact Leon Robinson at docleon@att.net LOCATION:South Padre, TX, United States URL:http://www.iadc.org/event/iadc-technical-publications-committee-meeting-4/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20130917 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20130919 DTSTAMP:20130525T145350 CREATED:20120727T071731 LAST-MODIFIED:20130521T050605 UID:14192-1379376000-1379548800@http://www.iadc.org SUMMARY:2013 IADC Advanced Rig Technology Conference & Exhibition DESCRIPTION:[dopts id="14"] REGISTRATION CONFERENCE INFORMATION Registration for this event is Euro 650 per attendee.  Click here for online conference registration.-Speakers\, sponsors and exhibitors are not eligible for online registration. (Please submit the PDF form below.)-All government employees are eligible for a 50% discount on conference registration. Click here to download the Conference Registration Form (PDF format) Click here to view IADC Conference Registration Press Policy For registration inquiries\, please contact europe@iadc.org / + 31 24 675 2252 Click here to view Conference Program Click here to view Program Committee Members Click here to view Exhibitors Click here to view Sponsorship Opportunities Click here for Hotel Information Click here to view Exhibition Opportunities       “Exploring Advanced Technical Solutions for Onshore and Offshore Drilling” Land and offshore rig technology are the highly focused topics of the 2013 IADC Advanced Rig Technology (ART) Conference\, organized by the IADC Advanced Rig Technology Committee. The IADC ART Conference & Exhibition serves as a leading forum to explore the state of the art in rig technology\, downhole operations\, and integrating the two seamlessly with minimal human intervention. The event will also review activities of the IADC ART Committee\, which has steadily advanced drilling technology\, by exploring future technology\, drilling control systems\, automation\, questions of reliability and more. The committee has developed operational guidelines\, assessed pros and cons of advanced drilling technology\, developed new definitions and more.   CONFERENCE PROGRAM Tuesday\, 17 September 2013 07.00 Conference Registration\, Coffee Service & Open ExhibitionMunkehagen\, 2nd floor 08.30 Welcoming Remarks: Stephen Colville\, President & CEO\, IADCAtlantic Hall\, 2nd floor 08.40 Keynote Presentation: Joop Roodenburg\, CEO\, Huisman 09.00 IADC Advanced Rig Technology (ART) Committee OverviewSession Chair: David Reid\, Chairman\, IADC Advanced Rig Technology Committee; Chief Sales Officer & Sr. VP Global Accounts\, National Oilwell Varco Opening Remarks: David Reid\, Chairman\, IADC Advanced Rig Technology Committee; Chief Sales Officer & Sr. VP Global Accounts\, National Oilwell Varco Drilling Control Systems Subcommittee: Terry Loftis\, Vice Chairman\, IADC Advanced Rig Technology Committee; Director of Engineering\, Transocean Future Technology Subcommittee: Dustin Torkay\, Subcommittee Chairman\, IADC Future Technology; Technical Leader\, Seadrill 10.00 Networking Break & Open ExhibitionMunkehagen\, 2nd floor 10.30 Advances in Drilling AutomationSession Chair: Guido van den Bos\, Business Development Director - Europe\, National Oilwell Varco Development of Automation on a Land Drilling Rig: Pieter van der Plas\, Engineering Manager Control Systems\, HuismanFully automated drilling will be the future. The development from a limited automated drilling rig to a high level automated rig will be addressed. The design path from the initial diesel-hydraulic driven LOC 250 design to the current auto-tripping electrical hydraulic driven LOC 400 and future rigs will be described. Consistent\, efficient and safer drilling operations are what we can achieve if we increase the level of automation on drilling rigs. Automation in Managed Pressure Drilling Applications: Essam Sammat\, Business Development Manager\, Weatherford International\, Christophe Mura\, Dong EnergyDo we need automated MPD on every rig? What do we need to ready the rig for MPD? The evolutionary progress of the MPD system as a drilling method using a closed loop will be discussed. It provides automated operations such as kick and loss detection\, automatic kick control and circulation\, automatic kill weight mud circulation\, and automatic back-pressure\, stand pipe pressure\, bottom hole and annular pressure control. Successful applications of automated managed pressure drilling will be discussed. A Flexible Software Design for Autonomous Drilling Optimization Supervisory Control: Kirt McKenna\, Rig Integration Engineer\, Espen Solbu\, William L. Koederitz\, National Oilwell VarcoThe next step in the evolution of drilling automation is a holistic approach to supervisory control of the drilling process\, mimicking a well-trained driller and team of engineers. This presentation introduces an open-ended software design that advances the capabilities of supervisory control systems. A flexible framework enables drilling specialists with low-level computer programming skills to rapidly develop algorithms with various levels of autonomy\, intelligence\, and complexity\, independent of a team of software engineers and software release cycles. 12.00 Luncheon & Open ExhibitionKiellandsalen & Antique\, 2nd floor 13.30 Enabling Technology on the Rig FloorSession Chair: Joop Roodenburg\, CEO\, Huisman Next Generation Auto Driller – Improving Drilling Performance: Niels Meissner\, Product Technical Manager\, Anders Andersen\, National Oilwell VarcoData has shown that heave\, combined with imperfect heave compensation\, are the primary factors driving weight-on-bit fluctuations on floating vessels. These fluctuations can cause severe damage to the bottomhole assembly and result in poor drilling performance\, ultimately leading to costly downtime. An auto driller\, designed to work in conjunction with an active compensation system\, is the key to reducing weight-on-bit variations\, improving heave compensation fluctuations and creating consistent and standardized drilling performance. A New Approach on Automation of Drilling Equipment: Dieter Wijning\, Sales Manager Drilling\, HuismanA new approach on how to automate\, not mechanize\, drilling equipment on mobile offshore drilling units is described. For true automation a radical new approach is necessary. Equipment is no longer the core\, automation is the core. The equipment is designed around the automation. Because of automation\, fewer people are required on the drill floor\, increasing safety. Further\, operations are more efficient\, since the system can perform at consistently high speeds. Hands Free Pipe Handling: Adham Jaber\, Sales Manager\, Weatherford InternationalTechnology that will help new and existing rigs automate pipe tripping and is easily retrofitted to double or triple land rigs\, jackups and barges will be featured. Using robotic technology\, tripping operations can be performed with no hands on the pipe. The ability to remove Derrickmen and Floorhands out of harm’s way during tripping will greatly reduce risk of injury. The automated racking-board pipe-handling system also provides consistent and repetitive tripping for extended periods and in any weather condition. By empowering rig  personnel to perform tripping safely and efficiently\, one will realize as much as a 15% decrease in tripping times. 15.00 Networking Break & Open ExhibitionMunkehagen\, 2nd floor 15.30 Process ReliabilitySession Chairs: Mark Gravouia\, Product Line Manager\, Horizontal Tubular Systems\, & Dusty Sonnier\, Special Projects Manager\, McCoy Drilling & Completions A Simulation Study of the Bearing System in a Top Drive: Roland Muttenthaler\, Technical Leader\, Silvio Vasconi\, Frans Grove\, SKFIn drilling operations\, top drives remain the critical path for downtime. A robust and reliable bearing system is a critical component for reliable top-drive operation. A demonstration of how simulation tools and methods lead to improved bearing-system reliability in a top drive will be given. DesignPilot–Drilling Fluid Systems: Katarina Kjelland\, Vice President Products & Technology\, Mud Operations\, Ranveig Stalberg\, Cameron Sense ASGet a glimpse of the future and the R&D pipeline. The new methods of developing drilling fluids systems\, and the benefits of including user needs when developing future solutions will be addressed. The Use of Multidiscipline Simulation Tools for Increasing Safety\, Reliability\, Operability and Cost Efficiency for the Drilling Process in Offshore Applications: Peter Gu\, Design Engineer\, Wojciech Pomierski\, Steinar B. Nilsen\, National Oilwell VarcoThe advantage of simulation work for development machines\, forecasting behavior and functionality of new systems and analyzing emergency situations for safety and reliability is presented. Examples of simulation models for offshore applications\, such as tension compensation systems\, are shown. The accuracy of simulation models compared to real measurements on the rig will be addressed. Also\, use of real-time simulation in the simulator dome for internal and external training is described. The simulation as a tool for implementing improvements of tension adjustment and BOP landing precision is shown. 17.00-18.30 Welcoming Reception & Open ExhibitionMunkehagen\, 2nd floor Wednesday\, 18 September 2013 07.30 Conference Registration\, Coffee Service & Open ExhibitionMunkehagen\, 2nd floor 08.30 Welcoming Remarks: Stephen Colville\, President & CEO\, IADCAtlantic Hall\, 2nd floor 08.40 Keynote Presentation: t.b.n. 09.00 Process Reliability IISessions Chairs: Gregers Kudsk\, VP Technical Management\, Maersk Drilling\, & George Morgan\, Account Manager – Cementing\, Halliburton Energy Services Message from the Machine–A Reality in the Drilling Industry: Ashe Menon\, Director Equipment Optimization\, National Oilwell Varco\, Claude Tomlinson\, Noble CorporationThe results of the application will be outlined and discussed in detail\, starting with testing\, which involved applying statistical correlation analysis to understand “data”. It also analyzed the different types of sensors on the application and how they can work together to provide more predictability for failures\, as well as the impact that a human has on system success or failure. What also became apparent through the application of the process was a lack of standardization for the drilling industry to abide by that would allow them to move in the direction of the aerospace industry. How to ‘Break Out’ of Old Technology…The Problem Area Addressed for Stand ‘Make-up’ as Efficiently as Possible Offshore: Tim Whitney\, Engineering Manager–MH\, EFC Group\, Keith Gaskin\, Titan TorqueThe making & breaking of drill-string\, BHA and completion assemblies has long relied upon technology combining a low torque high speed spinner mechanism and a repetitive low speed torque wrench\, The limiting parameters have been considered in parallel with latest technology evaluating\, with a view to producing a torqueing-bucking machine specifically for offshore applications. The development process is presented\, exploring issues and how several problem areas are mitigated including; space; user interface; the need to ‘bite’ the drill pipe once; continuous rotation; trend data hand-off and the development of drill pipe life cycle longevity including pressure\, rotations and torque versus revolutions data\, a critical reliability factor aiding with preventative maintenance and minimising downtime. 10.00 Networking Break & Open ExhibitionMunkehagen\, 2nd floor 10.30 EnablingSession Chair: Carsten Freyer\, VP Business Development\, Bentec GmbH Drilling & Oilfield Systems A Case Study on Dual Active Heave Drilling Drawworks Applications for Offshore Drilling: Richard Verhoef\, Product Technical Manager\, Olav Fivelstad\, National Oilwell VarcoDrilling in deeper water and deeper wells means that the current design of offshore drilling rigs is nearing its operational possibilities. Landing a 1\,250-ton riser and BOP or landing casing on a pitching\, rolling and heaving rig means that the current design for motion compensators cannot be used. Using the current motion compensators may cause down time on the rig while waiting for more favorable conditions. The introduction of active heave drilling drawworks has proven that conventional crown-mounted compensators or drillstring compensators can be eliminated from the rig. Utilizing Advanced Rig Floor Technology to Reduce Downtime and Increase Safety: Erlend Engum\, Product Technical Manager\, Jan Rohde\, National Oilwell VarcoIncidents and accidents on the rig floor occur in various pipe moving processes. They lead to lost time\, personnel injury\, and damaged machinery and pipe. To reduce the frequency of pipe-centered incidents\, an interlock management system focusing on how the pipe interacts with the handling machines is a possible solution. The system would track pipe in the main zones of the rig floor. By monitoring gripping status and movement of involved rig floor machinery\, the system\, using a secure grip algorithm\, can prevent unsafe release of the pipe. The system also incorporates a machine interlock algorithm that monitors the relevant axis of handling machines such as hoist/lower\, extend/retract\, slew\, spin and torque to prevent machines from exerting opposing forces to the pipe. IT Infrastructure to Support Drilling Automation: Pradeep Annaiyappa\, Senior Fellow\, Canrig Drilling Technology LTDThis presentation will present a private cloud-based IT infrastructure designed to bring together contractor\, operator and service company expertise to enable drilling automation in a secure environment. 12.00 Luncheon & Open ExhibitionKiellandsalen & Antique\, 2nd floor 13.30 IntegrationSession Chair: Brian Ellis\, VP Business & Technology Development\, Canrig Drilling Technology Third Party Hardware-In-the-Loop Testing of Managed Pressure Drilling Control System Software: Tom Pedersen\, Product Manager Drilling Systems\, Marine Cybernetics ASManaged Pressure Drilling (MPD) relies on specialized equipment to maintain dynamic control of bottomhole pressure and enables drilling between narrow pore and fracture pressure limits. MPD opens new possibilities\, but also reduces the margins for errors. Failures in the control system software will affect safety and may lead to non-productive time and damage to the well. The presentation will focus on Hardware-In-the-Loop (HIL) testing as test methodology for systematic testing of control system design philosophy\, functionality\, and failure handling capability. By using a virtual test bed\, it is possible to verify and validate the MPD control system software without risk to man\, vessel\, equipment\, or environment. What Role Does Bit Technology Play in the Automated Drilling System of the Future? A Review of Technologies and Literature Which Have Potential of Playing a Role in the Advanced Drill Rig of the Future: Dan Scott\, Senior Technical Advisor\, Baker Hughes IncorporatedThe presentation is a compilation of the activities or conceptual ideas within the industry to development of bits that help in automated drilling systems\, including adaptive control\, real time data\, etc. Enhanced Wired Drill Pipe Network to Allow for Seamless Rig Integration: Brian Van Burkleo\, Business Development Manager\, National Oilwell VarcoTo enable lower cost and even larger scale adoption of Wired Drill Pipe (WDP) technology\, a new delivery arrangement has been developed. One outcome of the new delivery model is several product enhancements to WDP facilitating more seamless integration with rig operations. This presentation will introduce some of these product enhancements\, including\, but not limited to\, a new Network Control System and Monitoring While Tripping device. While the fundamental architecture of the network remains the same\, these new product enhancements focus on improving operational aspects of the network with respect to rig floor processes. 15.00 Networking Break & Open ExhibitionMunkehagen\, 2nd floor 15.30 Barriers to ImprovingSession Chair: Fionn Iversen\, Research Advisor\, IRIS Culture and Change in Upstream Oil & Gas Business in Acceptance of New Technology: Thomas Geehan\, Senior Advisor Science & Technology\, M-I Swaco\, A Schlumberger CompanyThe upstream oil & gas sector is very conservative in adapting new technology\, which is consistent with equivalent industries using heavy machinery. No one wants version 1.0 and all are happy to watch while others take risks and debug the products and systems. The technology changes such as horizontal wells with multiple hydraulic fracture stimulations\, driving the unconventional gas shale developments\, took close to 10 years before becoming widely accepted. The Key to Successful Oil Field Automation and Mechanization: Systems Engineering Through an Integrated Requirements Verification and Validation Process: David Haas\, Deputy Program Directory\, Calvin Inabinett\, Pratt & Whitney Rocketdyne Extreme EngineeringModern offshore drilling rigs utilize complex software-dependent control systems to maintain safe operations. Catastrophic incidents and unplanned downtime can be reduced when the integrated system software design is based on requirements verified during development and validated under operational conditions. Offshore operators have benefited from the application of aerospace-based systems engineering disciplines\, including software requirements verification and validation processes\, to address a wide variety of offshore rig issues. Such processes are most valuable when incorporated during system development. Significant performance benefits are also possible when these practices are included in system and sub-system retrofit and service-life extension projects. 16.30 Adjournment Unassigned Papers of Note:The following paper proposals will be included in the conference if a scheduled paper becomes unavailable. In addition\, these presentations will be made available in the IADC conference proceedings\, should the author so desire. Turnkey Solutions for Drilling Equipment Upgrades Enable Drilling Contractors to Minimize Planning Uncertainties and Investment Cost: Thomas Kipker\, Head of Product Management\, Carsten Freyer\, Bentec GmbH Drilling & Oilfield SystemsFor drilling contractors a critical task is to manage rig overhauls or equipment upgrades on a timely manner and in budget. Upgrading of drilling rigs with certain equipment is common practice and happens every day around the world. A future challenge is the flawless integration of modern drilling equipment that provides an extended functionality and advanced control features. Integration of these upgrades as turnkey solution will be a requirement for successful equipment suppliers and becomes a major demand for drilling contractors nowadays. An overview of the upcoming demands\, challenges and benefits for Equipment Manufacturer & Drilling Contractors. Step Change in Drilling Process Safety: Hans Schokkenbroek\, CEO\, RigRider\, Dr. T.W. Bakker\, Well Engineering Partners\, Dr. F. Young\, Dalma EnergyA revolutionary new system brings vital knowledge from the bookshelves ‘to the heads’ of all rig personnel in the drilling process at the moment they need it by means of modern technology. On the drilling rig ruggedized interactive touch screen stations support all personnel to carry out their work in a consistent way\, ensuring that only fully competent and well informed personnel are at work and that their actions are coached\, verified and traced. In the office or at home personnel will have full access to working procedures at any time and any place\, using modern devices such as smart phones\, tablets and PCs. Integrating New Technology Using Risk Management: Tamer Ghoneim\, Risk Management Director\, Wael Abouamin\, Energy Risk ConsultingA review of the processes\, results\, and lessons learned from a risk management plan applied to one of the most advanced drawworks in the world\, the dual drum active heave drawworks built by NOV.Successful implementation of this risk management plan resulted in a rig with a refined design\, well-integrated systems\, and more robust processes and procedures supporting efficient and reliable operations with reduced likelihood for major accidents and downtime. In addition\, participation in the risk assessment sessions resulted in an operations crew that was more familiar with operating and troubleshooting the rig systems. Redefining the Limit of Fluid Control Systems: Erling Ekrene\, Product Technical Manager\, National Oilwell VarcoIn traditional operations\, drilling mud functions to remove the cuttings from the well\, control formation pressures\, seal permeable formations and maintain wellbore stability. Research shows\, however\, that with a complete drilling fluid management system\, drilling fluid can do so much more. What does the future look like with a complete drilling fluid management system? Downhole and Rig Floor Equipment: Steve Mercer\, Product Technical Manager\, Ian McWilliams\, National Oilwell VarcoThe functional gap with the current method of maintaining downhole pressure during tripping operations is that real-time measurements\, drill floor technology and automation have yet to be combined to truly optimize the process. This presentation will focus on identifying how to close those gaps to create more a more optimized drilling process.        PROGRAM COMMITTEE MEMBERS Brian Ellis\, Canrig Drilling Technology LtdCarsten Freyer\, Bentec GmbH Drilling & Oilfield SystemsMark Gravouia\, McCoy Drilling & CompletionsGavin Humphreys\, Stena Drilling Ltd.Fionn Iversen\, IRISGregers Kudsk\, Maersk DrillingGeorge Morgan\, Halliburton Energy ServicesJoop Roodenburg\, HuismanDusty Sonnier\, McCoy Drilling & CompletionsGuido van den Bos\, National Oilwell VarcoMorten Welmer\, National Oilwell VarcoScott Maddox\, IADCMike Killalea\, IADC   EXHIBITORS Bondura  Check 6  Derrick Equipment Company Herrenknecht Vertical GmbH  Huisman Marine Cybernetics AS RigRider EXHIBITION INFORMATION The cost of each 2 x 3 meter stand is Euro 2.100. Each stand will be set with a skirted table\, two chairs\, access to electricity and 1 fascia with company name. With the stand\, you receive 1 complimentary conference registration and up to 2 additional registrations at half price or Euro 325. All registrations are including admission to the conference & exhibition\, coffee breaks\, luncheons\, reception\, and access to the conference proceedings. Exhibitions at IADC events will be limited to showcasing products and services that advance technology\, competency or HSE. Exhibitions centered on recruitment or employment should not take space at IADC events. IADC Exhibitions will solely be visited by conference attendees. Non-conference attendees are not allowed to enter the exhibition area. All personnel working the exhibition should be registered. Reservations can be made by completing the letter of agreement and returning it by e-mail: europe@iadc.org Exhibition space is being allocated on a first come\, first served basis.   Click here to download the exhibition floor plan. Click here to download the letter of agreement. For more information please contact europe@iadc.org or call +31 24 675 2252    SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES IADC conferences are industry-driven events focusing on the critical issues facing the global drilling industry. Whether it’s enabling and cutting-edge drilling technology\, well control\, health\, safety\, environment; training\, or industry economics and financial outlook\, IADC’s worldwide programme of events brings together the right people in the right venue. To help IADC cover the expenses of these events\, we invite companies with an important recognition and representation worldwide\, to be the conference sponsors for a conference. There are four levels of sponsoring: Diamond sponsors\, Platinum Sponsors\, Gold Sponsors\, and Silver Sponsors. Event sponsorships are also available and will be categorized by monetary contribution with the appropriate level of sponsorship. Please find the benefits of the sponsor packages below. The conference sponsor will receive high profile recognition before\, during and after the conference. IADC offers companies also the opportunity to host one of the events during the conference. Companies will be well recognized during the event with sponsor signs\, oral recognition from the conference moderators and logo’s placed on the promotional slides during the breaks. It is also possible to co-sponsor one of the events for 50% of the total price.   Diamond Euro 25.000 (10 Comps*) Platinum Euro 15.000 (5 Comps*) Gold Euro 12.000 (3 Comps*) Silver Euro 7.500 (2 Comps*) * Comps refer to number of complimentary registrations Event sponsorships: brochure printing\, coffee breaks\, luncheon and reception are also available! Please contact Anne Otten for more information\, e-mail: anne.otten@iadc.org phone: +31 24 675 22 52.  back to top     HOTEL INFORMATION Radisson Blu Atlantic Hotel StavangerOlav V's gate 3\, 4002 Stavanger\, NorwayPhone: +47 51 76 1000 / Fax: +47 51 76 0298Website: http://www.radissonblu.com Negotiated room rate: single room NOK 1895.00  inclusive breakfast and VATRooms and rates available until 26 August 2013. Click here to make your hotel reservations online against the negotiated rate.  To make your reservations select arrival and departure date\,  fill in booking code: HB1509 under Promotional code (more search options).   2013 IADC Advanced Rig Technology Conference & Exhibition is advertised in industry publications media including:   IADC provides web links as a member service. IADC does not warranty or endorse the accuracy or reliability of any of the information\, content\, or advertisements contained on websites linked to www.iadc.org or any of its subsidiary pages. IADC Conference Registration Press Policy: Complimentary press registration is limited to one (1) person per company. This individual must be a titled editor\, writer\, reporter or other bona fide editorial representative of a legitimate industry or consumer publication. Publishers and sales and marketing specialists are excluded from this complimentary registration practice and must pay the full conference registration fee to attend an event. back to top LOCATION:Stavanger, Norway URL:http://www.iadc.org/event/iadc-advanced-rig-technology-conference-exhibition/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20130917 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20130919 DTSTAMP:20130525T145350 CREATED:20130131T130631 LAST-MODIFIED:20130131T131029 UID:19243-1379376000-1379548800@http://www.iadc.org SUMMARY:International Conference: The Jack-Up Platform - Design, Construction & Operation DESCRIPTION:17 - 18 September 2013 City UniversityNorthampton SquareLondonEC1V 0HBUnited Kingdom Please click here for more information   LOCATION:Northampton Square, London, EC1V 0HB, United Kingdom URL:http://www.iadc.org/event/international-conference-the-jack-up-platform-design-construction-operation/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20130925 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20130927 DTSTAMP:20130525T145350 CREATED:20120807T091458 LAST-MODIFIED:20130522T072936 UID:14511-1380067200-1380240000@http://www.iadc.org SUMMARY:IADC Drilling HSE&T Europe 2013 Conference & Exhibition DESCRIPTION:  [dopts id="15"] REGISTRATION CONFERENCE INFORMATION Registration for this event is Euro 650 per attendee. Click here for online conference registration.-Speakers\, sponsors and exhibitors are not eligible for online registration. (Please submit the PDF form below.)-All government employees are eligible for a 50% discount on conference registration. Click here to download the Conference Registration form (PDF format) Click here to view IADC Conference Registration Press Policy For registration inquiries\, please contact europe@iadc.org / + 31 24 675 2252 Click here to view Conference Program Click here to jump to call for abstracts Click here to download call for abstracts flyer in PDF Click here for exhibition opportunities Click here to view exhibitors Click here to view sponsorship opportunities Click here to view program committee Click here for hotel information     "Reshaping the Industry to Meet Ever Increasing Demands"  The global drilling industry progresses steadily toward a culture where HSE awareness stands paramount\, where workers are empowered to intervene to prevent unsafe acts\, even if chain of command lines are crossed\, and where the holy grail of zero incidents can become a reality. It takes leadership\, along with strong workforce participation\, to build and sustain a successful HSE&T culture.  Mark your calendar for the 2013 IADC Drilling HSE&T Europe Conference & Exhibition that will be held on 25-26 September 2013 in the Mövenpick Hotel Amsterdam City Centre in Amsterdam.   CONFERENCE PROGRAM Wednesday\, 25 September 2013 07.00 Conference Registration\, Coffee Service & Open Exhibition - Sponsored by KCA DEUTAG Drilling GmbHAtrium Foyer & Zurich I+II08.30 Welcome & Opening Remarks: Stephen A. Colville\, President & CEO\, IADCMatterhorn Room08.45 Keynote Presentation: Paul Buijsingh\, Shell Group Process Safety Manager\, Shell 09.15 Panel Discussion: “Deepening the Workforce’s Understanding of Process Safety”Moderator: Tony Johnson\, Corporate Director Operational Integrity & QMS\, TransoceanProcess Safety is not a new concept\, but as the drilling industry’s focus on Process Safety increases\, one challenge we will all face is how we get the right message to the workforce. How do we ensure that we create a sense of importance\, with an appropriate sense of urgency?As part of their discussion the panel will share their approach to ensuring: The workforce has a good understanding of Process Safety The increased focus on Process Safety doesn’t create a loss of focus on Personal Safety Panelists: Gordon Graham\, VP Wells SE\, Shell Global Solutions International B. V. David A. Jones\, Chief Consultant\, Atkins George Galloway\, Development Director\, The Well Academy James Darnell\, HSE Vice President\, Noble Drilling Services  10.30 Networking Break & Open Exhibition - Sponsored by KCA DEUTAG Drilling GmbHAttrium Foyer & Zurich I+II11.00 HSE Management & LeadershipSession Chair: Marco Borzi\, QHSE Manager\, Saipem Maritime Asset Management Luxembourg The Zero Index: A Strategic Approach to Safety for the Oil and Gas Industry: Guy Boyd\, Regional General Manager\, EMEA\, BSTMost oil & gas companies don't need more things to do in safety--they need a way to get more out of what they are already doing. This presentation introduces the Zero Index\, a new framework for safety performance that helps organizations to see what is possible and the steps to getting there. Leadership Strategies for Effective Collaboration and Culture Change: Tamer Ghoneim\, Risk Management Director\, Energy Risk ConsultingKey elements of knowledge imperative to the development of strong leaders are described. Specific examples will be provided and lessons learned from over two decades of leadership experience in the oil and gas industry will be shared. The presentation will focus on the topics of the importance of context\, guidelines for clear and committed communication\, effective listening\, and methodologies for conducting effective meetings. 12.00 Luncheon & Open ExhibitionSilk Road Restaurant\, 2nd Floor 13.30 Dropped ObjectsSession Chair: D. Scott Vaughn\, CSP\, REM\, Vice President – HSE\, Diamond Offshore Drilling Inc. Dropped Block Incidents; Reasons and Prevention: Adrian Wolf\, Junior Surveyor Operational Assurance\, Stefan Wirth\, OMV E&P GmbH\, Gerhard Thonhauser\, University of Leoben\, AustriaAn overview is given on dropped block incidents and the root causes for the incidents. Recommendations for rig audits and benefits of same are given and the practical experience with this kind of incidents and mitigation measures is shown. The aim of the presentation is to draw a lively picture of the high potential risks involved in dropped block incidents and the benefits that result from adequate contractor management. Dropped Object Management System; A Proactive Approach towards Accident Prevention: Hadi Al Ajmi\, Team Leader Development Drilling & Workover\, Rajesh Kumar P V\, Khaled Al Ajmi\, Abdulaziz Rushoud\, Kuwait Oil CompanyKuwait Oil Company developed administrative controls to eliminate the potential dropped object hazards and has implemented Dropped Object Management System at the rigs. The technical background for the dropped object calculation is explained as well as the basis of impact energy calculation and severity classification through consequence calculator graph.The outcomes of a conducted survey are shown in a worksheet. Through a workshop an inspection checklist was made\, followed by a training for key members. This resulted in a risk reduction to ALARP level. 14.30 Networking Break & Open Exhibition - Sponsored by KCA DEUTAG Drilling GmbHAtrium Foyer & Zurich I+II 15.00 HealthSession Chair: John Karish\, Director - Safety\, Health & Environment\, Ensco plc A Case Study on Hand Injuries in D&T Operations\, Causes and Solutions: Ahmad Al-Shatti\, Safety Engineer\, Garry Gopaul\, HSE Specialist\, Hamad Al-Kandari\, Kuwait Oil CompanyDue to the intensive interface between workers and equipment associated with drilling and service contractor operations\, hand injuries rank as one of the highest type of injuries. The main contributing causes in Drilling & Technology (D&T) are identified\, and strategies that have been practically employed for reduction of these types of injuries are demonstrated. Identification of standards and how they are being implemented and the impact of a diverse workforce\, consisting of different nationalities on the effectiveness of programs is reviewed\, as well as best practices for sustainable implementation. Are You Fit to Work Offshore? Dr. Francois Pelat\, Director of Medical Services\, TransoceanThe offshore environment is a very unique and challenging workplace which combines the remoteness with a high exposure to industrial risks. The personnel deployed in such a very demanding working environment must be medically and functionally fit for duty to reduce - if not prevent - sudden illness-type condition and occupational incidents. The steps taken by a leading international drilling contractor to progressively roll-out on a global basis an appropriate targeted-health screening associated with a baseline functional evaluation are explained. H-Factor Program – The Road to Health: Sabatino De Sanctis\, Corporate QHSE Senior Vice President\, Frano Mika\, Corporate Overseas Health Manager\, Vincenzo Nicosia\, Corporate Italy Health Manager\, Saipem SpASaipem decided to intervene directly\, creating the program\, named H-factor\, which will assure the healthier food served. It intends to create a food culture which should become a way of life without imposed constraints or obligations. Once accepted\, this health culture will represent a strong guaranty for the improvement and preservation of peoples’ wellbeing\, welfare\, and quality of life\, on work sites and in their respective homes and families. Human Behaviours: Ben Condon BSc\, Dip OHS\, Market Development Manager Health and Wellness\, ESS Support Services Worldwide (part of Compass Group PLC)Obesity is one of the greatest public health challenges of the 21st century. Its prevalence has tripled in many countries of the WHO European Region since the 1980s\, and the numbers of those affected continue to rise at an alarming rate. In response\, ESS Support Services Worldwide\, a global leader in the provision of food and allied services to more than 400 Platform\, Drill Rigs\, Tenders\, ASV and Marine Support vessels\, has developed a number of cost effective\, safety and environmentally focused innovations for the Offshore and Remote sector. One such innovation is ESS’s “Tastelife Health and Wellness Program”. 17.00-18.00 Welcoming Reception & Open ExhibitionAtrium Foyer & Zurich I+II Thursday\, 26 September 2013 07.30 Conference Registration\, Coffee Service & Open Exhibition - Sponsored by EnablonAtrium Foyer & Zurich I+II 08.30 Welcome & Opening RemarksMatterhorn Room 08.45 Keynote Presentation: Eero Ailio\, Deputy Head of Unit\, European Commission DG Energy 09.15 EnvironmentSession Chair: Bram Leerdam\, HSE&Q Manager\, Noble Drilling (Nederland) B.V. Arctic Drilling – A Review and Forecast: G. Abdel Ghoneim\, Engineering Manager Oil & Gas Americas\, AtkinsArctic drilling state of the art is presented to demonstrate the feasibility of Arctic development through satisfaction of all HSE requirements and proven risk management technology.Environmental Ranking Systems - Lessons from Shipping: Maurice Meehan\, Head of Environment and Chemicals\, Maersk DrillingAn investigation into environmental ranking indices and lessons learnt from the tanker industry. 10.15 Networking Break & Open Exhibition - Sponsored by EnablonAtrium Foyer & Zurich I+II 10.45 TrainingSession Chair: Jennifer May Guidry\, Director Corporate QHSE & Management System\, Hercules Offshore Stop Work Authority - the Last Barrier: John Karish\, Director - Safety\, Health & Environment\, Ensco plcEnsco's Stop Work Authority (SWA) process and the training program developed and implemented to aid our people in exercising SWA in their daily activities is described. Stimulating the Legacy Knowledge Transfer in a Multi-Generational Workforce: Jerri Babin\, Vice President of Strategic Sales Support\, Sara Davila\, Communications Coordinator\, National Oilwell VarcoThe internal transfer of knowledge is about finding out what you know and using it to improve performance and leveraging what you already have. It all circles back to the transfer of best practices. Why? Because best practices are based on actionable experiences and based in real-life know-how that other people within the organization have used. Training & Competency for Rig Builders: Paul Brightman\, Training Manager\, Derrick Services (UK) LimitedHow to train and assess the competency of your workforce\, without affecting production or performance\, ensuring the safety of your personnel whilst also achieving the best end results will be presented. The company has seen a reduction in their accident and incident rates\, higher scores in audits and additionally boasts to have a solid demonstrable competent workforce. 12.15 Luncheon & Open ExhibitionSilk Road Restaurant\, 2nd Floor 13.45 Session Human FactorsSession Chair: Gary Kelso\, Offshore Area Operating Authority\, BPCognitive Issues and the Scope of Human Factors Affecting the Safety of Well Operations: Dr Ronald W McLeod\, Global Discipline Lead Human Factors\, Shell InternationalThis presentation will draw on the experience of Ron and his involvement in activities to improve human factors in well operations both within Shell and in external bodies\, including SPE and OGP. The focus will be on the critical importance of situation awareness and the perception and communication of risk. Ron will illustrate how the inherent psychological and cognitive characteristics of people can interfere with effective risk assessment and real-time\, operational decision making\, and illustrate strategies that can be followed to reduce the related risks. The presentation will also summarise some thinking on what has been learnt from major incidents about the range of human factors issues that need to be managed to further improve human reliability in well operations. Non-technical Skills for Wells Operations: Rhona Flin\, Professor of Applied Psychology\, Industrial Psychology Research Centre\, University of AberdeenDrawing on previous research with pilots and surgeons\, as well as a recent project for Oil and Gas Producers (OGP)\, this paper will examine the non-technical (cognitive and teamwork) skills for wells operations\, with particular reference to drillers. It will cover how to identify key skills and techniques (e.g. CRM) for training and assessment. 14.45 Networking Break & Open Exhibition - Sponsored by EnablonAtrium Foyer & Zurich I+II 15.15 Panel Session: Emergency PreparednessModerator: Søren Jisgaard Jeppesen\, Senior Director\, Head of QMHSE\, A.P. Moller - Maersk A/S\, Maersk Drilling As the oil and gas industry learns from past incidents and prepares for future growth\, companies are realizing the need for periodic comprehensive review of their emergency response plans. This panel will discuss their company’s emergency plan\, from creation through to implementation\, including drills\, review\, revision and testing processes. Panelists: Cees van Oosterom\, Advisor\, Nogepa - Norex Exercise Kenny Adams\, Head of Land Drilling QHSSET\, KCA DEUTAG Drilling Ltd. Ed Thompson\, Director\, Programme Management\, Group Crisis and Continuity Management\, BP Sam Croft\, Operations Manager - Europe\, Noble Drilling 16.45 Closing Remarks Unassigned Papers of Note:The following paper proposals will be included in the conference if a scheduled paper becomes unavailable. In addition\, these presentations will be made available in the IADC conference proceedings\, should the author so desire. Using Advanced Media to Enhance Software Training Effectiveness: Roger Lee\, Training Manager\, David Assaf\, Megan Stevenson\, Brad Krause\, Baker Hughes Inc.The presentation will highlight the process utilized to create innovative solutions for teaching software to a diverse global audience. Samples of the final visual and audio outputs will provide examples of the creativity incorporated into the training methodology. Hands Free Pipe Handling: Adham Jaber\, Sales Manager\, WeatherfordTechnology that will help new and existing rigs automate the pipe tripping operation and is easily retrofitted to Double\, Triple land rigs\, Jack-ups and Barges will be featured. With the use of robotic technology\, the tripping operations on a rig can be performed with no hands on the pipe. The ability to remove the Derrickman and Floorhands out of harm’s way during tripping operations will greatly reduce the risk of injury on the rig. The automated racking board pipe handling system also provides consistent and repetitive tripping operations for extended periods of time and in any weather condition. By empowering rig personnel to perform the tripping operation safely and efficiently\, you will see up to 15% faster tripping times\, allowing you to reach TD faster. Engagement for Safety: Richard Barna\, Managing Director\, Connect SLResearch shows that only 3 or 4 out of every 10 employees are engaged in the workplace. It is widely accepted that this is a significant burden on the global economy and on individual organisations in terms of lost productivity\, employee retention and safety. Safety improvement strategies still rely on refining safety management systems\, compliance and on running awareness campaigns. Given the level of employee engagement it stands to reason that the most effective way to improve safety would be to increase the number of people receptive to the safety message\, to improve the level of engagement.      PROGRAM COMMITTEE Marco Borzi\, Saipem SpAMohamed El Halimi\, Danish Energy AgencyAshok Garlapati\, Kuwait Oil CompanyGordon Graham\, Shell InternationalSøren R. Jeppesen\, Maersk DrillingTony Johnson\, TransoceanJohn Karish\, Ensco plcGary Kelso\, BP ExplorationLeiv J. Kvamme\, North Atlantic Management ASBram Leerdam\, Noble DrillingJennifer May Guidry\, Hercules OffshoreNils Romslo\, Statoil ASAHenki Sivertsen\, StatoilØyvind Tuntland\, Petroleum Safety Authority NorwayScott Vaughn\, Diamond Offshore Drilling\, Inc.Michael de Vos\, State Supervision of MinesRichard Watkiss\, KCA DEUTAG DrillingPaul Breaux\, IADCJens Hoffmark\, IADCJoe Hurt\, IADCRhett Winter\, IADC back to top    EXHIBITORS AdviSafe Risk Management B.V. CGE Risk Management Solutions Derrick Services (UK) Ltd DNV Software Drilling Systems (UK) Ltd  Drillmec S.p.A. Dropsafe EHS Insight Enablon HexArmor Kelvin Top-Set Latchways Plc Marex Marine & Risk Consultancy Marine Cybernetics AS Petrofac Training Services Presight Safeguard® Hi-Traction™ Anti-Slip Covers Stopdrop Tooling Ltd. Subsea Solutions  The Well Academy Westex Well Control School   back to top EXHIBITION INFORMATION Exhibition space is sold out for the IADC Drilling HSE&T Europe 2013 event. If you wish to receive exhibition information for the IADC Drilling HSE&T Europe 2014 event\, please contact europe@iadc.org The cost of each 3 x 2 meter stand is Euro 2100 Each stand will be set with a skirted table\, two chairs\, access to electricity and 1 fascia with company name. With the stand\, you receive 1 complimentary conference registration and up to 2 additional registrations at half price or Euro 325. All registrations are including admission to the conference & exhibition\, coffee breaks\, luncheons\, reception\, and access to the conference proceedings. Exhibitions at IADC events will be limited to showcasing products and services that advance technology\, competency or HSE. Exhibitions centered on recruitment or employment should not take space at IADC events. IADC Exhibitions will solely be visited by conference attendees. Non-conference attendees are not allowed to enter the exhibition area. All personnel working the exhibition should be registered. Reservations can be made by completing the letter of agreement and returning it by e-mail: europe@iadc.org Exhibition space is being allocated on a first come\, first served basis. Click here to download the exhibition floor plan. For more information please contact Anouk van de Water at anouk.vandewater@iadc.org or call +31 24 675 2252.  back to top SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES IADC conferences are industry-driven events focusing on the critical issues facing the global drilling industry. Whether it’s enabling and cutting-edge drilling technology\, well control\, health\, safety\, environment; training\, or industry economics and financial outlook\, IADC’s worldwide programme of events brings together the right people in the right venue. To help IADC cover the expenses of these events\, we invite companies with an important recognition and representation worldwide\, to be the conference sponsors for a conference. There are four levels of sponsoring: Diamond sponsors\, Platinum Sponsors\, Gold Sponsors\, and Silver Sponsors. Event sponsorships are also available and will be categorized by monetary contribution with the appropriate level of sponsorship. Please find the benefits of the sponsor packages below. The conference sponsor will receive high profile recognition before\, during and after the conference. IADC offers companies also the opportunity to host one of the events during the conference. Companies will be well recognized during the event with sponsor signs\, oral recognition from the conference moderators and logo’s placed on the promotional slides during the breaks. It is also possible to co-sponsor one of the events for 50% of the total price.   Diamond Euro 25.000 (10 Comps*) Platinum Euro 15.000 (5 Comps*) Gold Euro 12.000 (3 Comps*) Silver Euro 7.500 (2 Comps*) * Comps refer to number of complimentary registrations Event sponsorships: brochure printing\, coffee breaks\, luncheon and reception are also available! Please contact Anne Otten for more information\, e-mail: anne.otten@iadc.org phone: +31 24 675 22 52.   CONFERENCE HOTEL INFORMATION  Mövenpick Hotel Amsterdam City CentrePiet Heinkade 111019 BR AMSTERDAM\, THE NETHERLANDSPhone +31 (0)20 519 12 00 - Fax +31 (0)20 519 12 39Email: hotel.amsterdam@moevenpick.com - Website: www.moevenpick-amsterdam.com Click here to download the hotel reservations form Standard room single use at Euro 250.00 per room per nightThe above mentioned rates are per room per night\, including breakfast and 6% VAT and excluding 5\,5% city tax.    back to top 2013 IADC Drilling HSE&T Europe Conference & Exhibition is advertised in industry publications media including:   IADC provides web links as a member service. IADC does not warranty or endorse the accuracy or reliability of any of the information\, content\, or advertisements contained on websites linked to www.iadc.org or any of its subsidiary pages. IADC Conference Registration Press Policy: Complimentary press registration is limited to one (1) person per company. This individual must be a titled editor\, writer\, reporter or other bona fide editorial representative of a legitimate industry or consumer publication. Publishers and sales and marketing specialists are excluded from this complimentary registration practice and must pay the full conference registration fee to attend an event.   IADC Publications IADC Health\, Safety & Environmental Reference Guide The Health\, Safety & Environmental Reference Guide contains all the necessary guidelines for establishing a sound safety program. BUY NOW Shop All IADC Publications LOCATION:1019 BR , Amsterdam, Netherlands URL:http://www.iadc.org/event/iadc-drilling-hse-europe-2013-conference-exhibition/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20131007 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20131010 DTSTAMP:20130525T145350 CREATED:20120821T135906 LAST-MODIFIED:20130226T103345 UID:14841-1381104000-1381363200@http://www.iadc.org SUMMARY:SPE/IADC Middle East Drilling Technology Conference & Exhibition DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Dubai, United Arab Emirates URL:http://www.spe.org/events/medt/2013/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20131009T080000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20131009T170000 DTSTAMP:20130525T145350 CREATED:20120802T143559 LAST-MODIFIED:20120802T143559 UID:14385-1381305600-1381338000@http://www.iadc.org SUMMARY:IADC Maintenance Committee Meeting DESCRIPTION:9 October 2013 Time:  TBD IADC10370 Richmond Ave.\, Suite 760Houston\, TX  77042 Please click here to register Please note that the agenda for this meeting will be posted soon! LOCATION:10370 Richmond Ave. Ste. 760, Houston, TX, 77042, United States URL:http://www.iadc.org/event/iadc-maintenance-committee-meeting-9/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20131016T080000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20131016T120000 DTSTAMP:20130525T145350 CREATED:20130206T144722 LAST-MODIFIED:20130206T144929 UID:19321-1381910400-1381924800@http://www.iadc.org SUMMARY:IADC HSE Environmental Subcommittee Meeting DESCRIPTION:16 October 2013 8:00 am IADC10370 Richmond Ave.\, Suite 760Houston\, TX  77042 Please click here to register Please note that the agenda for this meeting will be posted soon! LOCATION:10370 Richmond Ave. Ste. 760, Houston, TX, 77042, United States URL:http://www.iadc.org/event/iadc-hse-environmental-subcommittee-meeting-8/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20131016T130000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20131016T170000 DTSTAMP:20130525T145350 CREATED:20130206T150154 LAST-MODIFIED:20130206T150259 UID:19323-1381928400-1381942800@http://www.iadc.org SUMMARY:IADC Training Committee Meeting DESCRIPTION:16 October 2013 1:00 pm IADC10370 Richmond Ave.\, Suite 760Houston\, TX  77042 Please click here to register Please note that the agenda for this meeting will be posted soon! LOCATION:10370 Richmond Ave. Ste. 760, Houston, TX, 77042, United States URL:http://www.iadc.org/event/iadc-training-committee-meeting-8/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20131017T080000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20131017T140000 DTSTAMP:20130525T145350 CREATED:20130206T152015 LAST-MODIFIED:20130206T152127 UID:19326-1381996800-1382018400@http://www.iadc.org SUMMARY:IADC HSE Committee Meeting DESCRIPTION:17 October 2013 8:00 am IADC10370 Richmond Ave.\, Suite 760Houston\, TX  77042 Please click here to register Please note that the agenda for this meeting will be posted soon! LOCATION:10370 Richmond Ave. Ste. 760, Houston, TX, 77042, United States URL:http://www.iadc.org/event/iadc-hse-committee-meeting-8/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20131023 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20131025 DTSTAMP:20130525T145350 CREATED:20120724T052905 LAST-MODIFIED:20130524T064420 UID:14051-1382486400-1382659200@http://www.iadc.org SUMMARY:IADC Critical Issues for Unconventionals Europe 2013 Conference & Exhibition DESCRIPTION:CONFERENCE PROGRAM WILL BE SOON AVAILABLE Authors of papers selected will be informed by 10 June [dopts id="16"] REGISTRATION CONFERENCE INFORMATION Registration for this event is Euro 650 per attendee. Click here to register online- Speakers\, exhibitors and sponsors are not eligible for online registration. Please contact IADC- All government employees are eligible for a 50% discount on conference registration Click here to download the Conference Registration Form (PDF format) Click here to view IADC Conference Registration Press Policy For registration inquiries\, please contact europe@iadc.org / + 31 24 675 2252 Click here to view Program Committee Members Click here to view Sponsorship Opportunities Click here to view the Exhibitors and Exhibition Information Click here for Hotel Information     Unconventional plays\, including shales\, tight gas\, geothermal and more are the globe’s best option for economic energy\, in a world of otherwise scarce and more costly resources. Shales in North America have proven so prolific that their development is reshaping the global oil market\, and produced a bonanza of natural gas. These technologies and methods are being exported around the world\, and Eastern Europe is an extremely promising market. However\, challenges exist. IADC Critical Issues for Unconventionals Europe 2013 will examine the technical\, environmental\, logistical\, and health and safety aspects of drilling & completing shale formations in Europe\, and the influence of unconventional development around the world.     PROGRAM COMMITTEE MEMBERS  Dan Vasile Aron\, SC Foraj Sonde SA Mures – TM Drill Romania Vasile Aron\, Romanian Association of Drilling Contractors Alfred Azer\, HalliburtonDominik Budek\, PGNiG Martin Denes\, Schlumberger Carsten Freyer\, BENTEC GmbH Drilling & Oilfield SystemsGheorge Georgescu\, Rompetrol Aleksandra Kawalec\,PGNiG  Mazhar Mahmood\, VAM DrillingToni Marszalek\, Schlumberger Andrea Pirovano\, Tenaris Mike Power\, ChevronWielsaw Prugar\, Orlen UpstreamAndrew Rawicki\, Chevron Bruno Siefken\, Upetrom Group Guido van den Bos\, National Oilwell VarcoJaap van der Sijp\, OMV Petrom S.A.Kees van de Vrede\, Weatherford Drilling International Adam Wielgosz\, OGEC Cracow Agnieszka Wiktoria Siola Wójcik\, Schlumberger Jens Hoffmark\, IADC Mike Killalea\, IADC   EXHIBITORS Arnco Hardbanding Drilling Systems (UK) Ltd Drillmec SpA Herrenknecht Vertical GmbH Logan Oil Tools\, Inc National Oilwell Varco The Well Academy Wenzel Downhole Tools   EXHIBITION INFORMATION The cost of each 2 x 3 meter stand is Euro 2.100. Each stand will be set with a skirted table\, two chairs\, access to electricity and 1 fascia with company name. With the stand\, you receive 1 complimentary conference registration and up to 2 additional registrations at half price or Euro 325. All registrations are including admission to the conference & exhibition\, coffee breaks\, luncheons\, reception\, and access to the conference proceedings. Exhibitions at IADC events will be limited to showcasing products and services that advance technology\, competency or HSE. Exhibitions centered on recruitment or employment should not take space at IADC events. IADC Exhibitions will solely be visited by conference attendees. Non-conference attendees are not allowed to enter the exhibition area. All personnel working the exhibition should be registered. Reservations can be made by completing the letter of agreement and returning it by e-mail: europe@iadc.org  Exhibition space is being allocated on a first come\, first served basis. Click here to download the exhibition floor plan. Click here to download the letter of agreement. For more information please contact Peggy Kersten at peggy.kersten@iadc.org or call +31 24 675 2252.     SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES IADC conferences are industry-driven events focusing on the critical issues facing the global drilling industry. Whether it’s enabling and cutting-edge drilling technology\, well control\, health\, safety\, environment; training\, or industry economics and financial outlook\, IADC’s worldwide programme of events brings together the right people in the right venue. To help IADC cover the expenses of these events\, we invite companies with an important recognition and representation worldwide\, to be the conference sponsors for a conference. There are four levels of sponsoring: Diamond sponsors\, Platinum Sponsors\, Gold Sponsors\, and Silver Sponsors. Event sponsorships are also available and will be categorized by monetary contribution with the appropriate level of sponsorship. Please find the benefits of the sponsor packages below. The conference sponsor will receive high profile recognition before\, during and after the conference. IADC offers companies also the opportunity to host one of the events during the conference. Companies will be well recognized during the event with sponsor signs\, oral recognition from the conference moderators and logo’s placed on the promotional slides during the breaks. It is also possible to co-sponsor one of the events for 50% of the total price.   Diamond Euro 25.000 (10 Comps*) Platinum Euro 15.000 (5 Comps*) Gold Euro 12.000 (3 Comps*) Silver Euro 7.500 (2 Comps*) * Comps refer to number of complimentary registrations Event sponsorships: brochure printing\, coffee breaks\, luncheon and reception are also available! Please contact Anne Otten for more information\, e-mail: anne.otten@iadc.org phone: +31 24 675 22 52.       HOTEL INFORMATION Hilton Warsaw Hotel & Convention Centre63 Grzybowska Street00-844 Warsaw\, PolandPhone: +48 22 356 55 55 / Fax: +48 22 356 55 56E-mail: info.warsaw@hilton.com Website: http://www.hiltonwarsaw.com/  Negotiated room rate: single room PLN 650.00 /double room PLN 690.00 inclusive breakfast\, exclusive 8% VAT Click here to download the Hilton Warsaw hotel reservation form.   2013 IADC Critical Issues for Unconventionals Europe 2013 Conference & Exhibition is advertised in industry publications media including: IADC provides web links as a member service. IADC does not warranty or endorse the accuracy or reliability of any of the information\, content\, or advertisements contained on websites linked to www.iadc.org or any of its subsidiary pages. IADC Conference Registration Press Policy: Complimentary press registration is limited to one (1) person per company. This individual must be a titled editor\, writer\, reporter or other bona fide editorial representative of a legitimate industry or consumer publication. Publishers and sales and marketing specialists are excluded from this complimentary registration practice and must pay the full conference registration fee to attend an event. back to top LOCATION:Warsaw, Poland URL:http://www.iadc.org/event/iadc-critical-issues-for-shale-europe-2013-conference-exhibition/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20131024 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20131025 DTSTAMP:20130525T145350 CREATED:20121108T154632 LAST-MODIFIED:20121108T154644 UID:16604-1382572800-1382659200@http://www.iadc.org SUMMARY:IADC Rig Moving Committee Meeting DESCRIPTION:24 October 2013 Time:TBD Location:TBDGrapevine\, TX Please click here to register for this meeting Please note that the agenda for this meeting will be posted soon! LOCATION: URL:http://www.iadc.org/event/iadc-rig-moving-committee-meeting-9/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20131030T083000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20131030T130000 DTSTAMP:20130525T145350 CREATED:20130228T150318 LAST-MODIFIED:20130228T150721 UID:19814-1383121800-1383138000@http://www.iadc.org SUMMARY:IADC Well Servicing Workshop DESCRIPTION:30 October 2013 8:30 am - 1:00 pm Location:National Oilwell Varco7909 Parkwood Circle Dr.Houston\, TX  77036 Sponsored by:National Oilwell VarcoSuperior Energy ServicesWeatherford Please click here to registerPlease note that registration is limited to 120 people for this event Please note that the agenda for this workshop will be posted soon! LOCATION:7909 Parkwood Circle Drive, Houston, TX, 77036, United States URL:http://www.iadc.org/event/iadc-well-servicing-workshop/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20131105T083000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20131106T163000 DTSTAMP:20130525T145350 CREATED:20130513T135127 LAST-MODIFIED:20130513T135511 UID:21451-1383640200-1383755400@http://www.iadc.org SUMMARY:2nd Annual BSEE Domestic and International Standards Workshop DESCRIPTION:5 - 6 November 2013 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.  New Orleans\, LA Please click here to visit the BSEE Workshop website Please note the address and agenda for this workshop will be posted soon.The workshop will be comprised of two parallel sessions: Technical Session and Regulatory Policy Session.  LOCATION: URL:http://www.iadc.org/event/2nd-annual-bsee-domestic-and-international-standards-workshop/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20131106 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20131109 DTSTAMP:20130525T145350 CREATED:20120706T124415 LAST-MODIFIED:20130521T130526 UID:13543-1383696000-1383955200@http://www.iadc.org SUMMARY:2013 IADC Annual General Meeting DESCRIPTION:[dopts id="17"] REGISTRATION CONFERENCE INFORMATION Registration for this event is $600 per attendee. Click here for online conference registration.-Speakers\, sponsors and guests are not eligible for online registration. (Please submit the PDF form below.)-All government employees are eligible for a 50% discount on conference registration. Click here to download the conference registration form (PDF format) Click here to download the Guest/Spouse conference registration form (PDF format) Click here to view IADC Conference Registration Press Policy For registration inquiries\, please contact Josh Sanchez at joshua.sanchez@iadc.org or +1 713 292 1945. Click here to view Sponsorship Information Click here for Hotel Information       A summary of events for travel and planning purposes: Wednesday\, 6 November Noon               IADC Executive Committee Meeting (Members only) 3-5 pm            Early Registration 5-7 pm            Welcoming Reception  Sponsored by RigData Thursday\, 7 November 7 am               Registration & Coffee Service 8-9:30 am       GE Oil & Gas Keynote Breakfast 9:45 am          General Session 11:30 am         Luncheon 4:30 pm           IADC Board of Directors Meeting (IADC Directors Only) 6-8 pm             Annual General Meeting Reception Friday\, 8 November 7:30 am           Registration & Coffee Service 8-9:30 am        National Oilwell Varco Rig Census Breakfast                        2013 IADC Contractor of the Year Presentation 9:45 am          General Session Noon               Adjournment     SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES There are four levels of sponsoring: Platinum Sponsors\, Gold Sponsors\, Silver Sponsors and Event Sponsors. The conference sponsor will receive high profile recognition before and during the conference. IADC also offers companies the opportunity to host one of the events during the conference. Platinum $15\,000(5) Comps Gold $10\,000(3) Comps Silver $5\,000(1) Comp * Comps refer to number of complimentary registrations Event sponsorships are also available! For more information please contact:Leesa Teel\, leesa.teel@iadc.org at +1 713 292 1945. Hotel Information Please make your room reservations directly with the hotel.Please be sure to mention IADC to obtain discounted rate. Westin La Cantera Resort16641 La Cantera Pkwy\, San Antonio\, TX 78256Phone: +1 210 558 6500Click here to make your reservations online.   2013 IADC Annual General Meeting is advertised in industry publications media including: IADC provides web links as a member service. IADC does not warranty or endorse the accuracy or reliability of any of the information\, content\, or advertisements contained on websites linked to www.iadc.org or any of its subsidiary pages. IADC Conference Registration Press Policy: Complimentary press registration is limited to one (1) person per company. This individual must be a titled editor\, writer\, reporter or other bona fide editorial representative of a legitimate industry or consumer publication. Publishers and sales and marketing specialists are excluded from this complimentary registration practice and must pay the full conference registration fee to attend an event. LOCATION:16641 La Cantera Parkway, San Antonio, TX, 78256, United States URL:http://www.iadc.org/event/2013-annual-general-meeting/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20131113 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20131114 DTSTAMP:20130525T145350 CREATED:20130124T162553 LAST-MODIFIED:20130124T162642 UID:19108-1384300800-1384387200@http://www.iadc.org SUMMARY:IADC Well Control Committee Meeting DESCRIPTION:13 November 2013 Time:TBD IADC10370 Richmond Ave.\, Suite 760Houston\, TX  77042 Please click here to register Please note that the agenda for this meeting will be posted soon! LOCATION:10370 Richmond Ave. Ste. 760, Houston, TX, 77042, United States URL:http://www.iadc.org/event/iadc-well-control-committee-meeting-10/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20131120 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20131122 DTSTAMP:20130525T145350 CREATED:20120807T083940 LAST-MODIFIED:20130514T140448 UID:14502-1384905600-1385078400@http://www.iadc.org SUMMARY:IADC Critical Issues Asia Pacific 2013 Conference & Exhibition DESCRIPTION:[dopts id="18"] CALL FOR ABSTRACTS AVAILABLE! Deadline 27 May 2013 REGISTRATION CONFERENCE INFORMATION Registration for this event is $850 per attendee. Click here for online conference registration.-Speakers\, sponsors and exhibitors are not eligible for online registration. (Please submit the PDF form below.)-All government employees are eligible for a 50% discount on conference registration. Click here to download the Conference Registration form (PDF format) Click here to view IADC Conference Registration Press Policy For registration inquiries\, please contact europe@iadc.org / + 31 24 675 2252  Click here to download the Call for Abstracts flyer in PDF Click here to view the call for abstracts Click here for online abstract submission Click here to view program committee members Click here to view exhibitors Click here for exhibition opportunities Click here to view sponsorship opportunities Click here for hotel information       CALL FOR ABSTRACTS IADC Critical Issues Asia Pacific Conference & Exhibition is a landmark event for the drilling professionals interested. The conference addresses the challenges to the global drilling industry shaping business today and tomorrow. Regional operations have their own unique requirements; and IADC’s Critical Issues Asia Pacific 2013 will explore those opportunities and challenges to advancing global drilling technologies\, finding solutions to common problems\, and improving efficiency and profitability in the region. It is an excellent platform for everyone working in drilling and completions to network\, forge business relationships and advance their technical skills. IADC Critical Issues Asia Pacific 2013 will focus on regional Critical Issues and IADC invites submission of visionary abstracts for cutting-edge solutions on each area. Presentations that focus on lessons learned and how those lessons point toward a way forward will be particularly valued -- how the lessons of yesterday and today can produce a vision for tomorrow. Also\, presentations that pose provocative questions and prompt discussion are especially welcome. NOTE: Authors of selected presentations may be asked to participate in panel sessions\, rather than the technical sessions. The committee is seeking topics on all aspects of Critical Issues\, including\, but not limited to: Risk Management Solutions Health\, Safety & Environment Well Control Drilling & Completions Challenges Regulatory Compliance & Impact Innovative Application of Technical Solutions Managed Pressure Drilling Human Resources: Recruitment\, Training\, Retention Planning\, Implementation and Development Local Compliance & Legal Issues For consideration\, an abstract for each proposed presentation must be submitted to IADC no later than 27 May 2013. Abstracts should include recommended or proven solutions whenever possible. Please include a statement of why you see the topic as a “critical issue” in the Asia Pacific region. Authors of papers selected will receive confirmation emails and guidelines by Mid June 2013. While submission of formal papers is encouraged\, formal papers will NOT be required for this conference. Prior to paper proposal submission\, management clearance must be obtained. Any issues concerning clearance should be outlined when the paper proposal is submitted.   Click here to submit your abstract We look forward to your participation and hope to see you at this important event!     PROGRAM COMMITTEE Benito Alexander\, Seadrill Graham Buchan\, Halliburton Far East Pte LtdBill Ceppi\, Noble Drilling (Asia) Pte LtdJirapong Dharaphop\, PTTEP ThailandGlenn Gipson\, Diamond Offshore DrillingAdrian Gray\, Aban Offshore LimitedAnton Greeff\, Sphere Training and Services PteLarry Holloway\, Atwood Offshore Drilling LtdMichael Irausquin\, Tesco AsiaZulkarnain Ismail\, Petronas Carigali (Vietnam) Sdn BhdRishi Srivastava\, Shelf Drilling Jumasri Terimo\, Petronas Carigali (Malaysia) Sdn BhdDerek Morrow\, IADCChit Hlaing\, IADCLinda Hsieh\, IADC     back to top   EXHIBITORS Aberdeen Drilling School International Cansco Well Control Check-6 Rig QA International / RIGWIZE   back to top   EXHIBITION INFORMATION The cost of each 3 x 3 meter stand is $2750 Each stand will be set with a skirted table\, two chairs\, access to electricity and 1 fascia with company name. With the stand\, you receive 1 complimentary conference registration and up to 2 additional registrations at half price or $425. All registrations are including admission to the conference & exhibition\, coffee breaks\, luncheons\, reception\, and access to the conference proceedings. Exhibitions at IADC events will be limited to showcasing products and services that advance technology\, competency or HSE. Exhibitions centered on recruitment or employment should not take space at IADC events. IADC Exhibitions will solely be visited by conference attendees. Non-conference attendees are not allowed to enter the exhibition area. All personnel working the exhibition should be registered. Reservations can be made by completing the letter of agreement and returning it by e-mail: europe@iadc.org  Exhibition space is being allocated on a first come\, first served basis. Click here to download the exhibition floor plan Click here to download the letter of agreement For more information please contact Anouk van de Water at anouk.vandewater@iadc.org or call +31 24 675 2252.   SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES IADC conferences are industry-driven events focusing on the critical issues facing the global drilling industry. Whether it’s enabling and cutting-edge drilling technology\, well control\, health\, safety\, environment; training\, or industry economics and financial outlook\, IADC’s worldwide programme of events brings together the right people in the right venue. To help IADC cover the expenses of these events\, we invite companies with an important recognition and representation worldwide\, to be the conference sponsors for a conference. There are four levels of sponsoring: Diamond sponsors\, Platinum Sponsors\, Gold Sponsors\, and Silver Sponsors. Event sponsorships are also available and will be categorized by monetary contribution with the appropriate level of sponsorship. Please find the benefits of the sponsor packages below. The conference sponsor will receive high profile recognition before\, during and after the conference. IADC offers companies also the opportunity to host one of the events during the conference. Companies will be well recognized during the event with sponsor signs\, oral recognition from the conference moderators and logo’s placed on the promotional slides during the breaks. It is also possible to co-sponsor one of the events for 50% of the total price.   Diamond US$30\,000 (10 Comps*) Platinum US$ 20\,000 (5 Comps*) Gold US$ 15\,000 (3 Comps*) Silver US$ 9\,500 (2 Comps*) * Comps refer to number of complimentary registrations Event sponsorships: brochure printing\, coffee breaks\, luncheon and reception are also available! Please contact Anne Otten for more information\, e-mail: anne.otten@iadc.org phone: +31 24 675 22 52.   HOTEL INFORMATION Conrad HotelAll Seasons Place\, 87/3 Wireless Road\,Lumpini\, Pathumwan\, Bangkok 10330\, ThailandPhone: +66 2 690 9999 - Fax: +66 2 690 9000 www.conradbangkok.com Click here to download the hotel reservation form Please make your room reservation directly with the hotel before 16 October 2013 and make sure to mention IADC to obtain discounted rate. Deluxe Single Room: THB. 6\,300 including breakfast\, excluding 10% service charge and 7% government taxDeluxe Double Room: THB. 6\,800 including breakfast\, excluding 10% service charge and 7% government tax back to top IADC Critical Issues Asia Pacific 2013 Conference & Exhibition is advertised in industry publications media including:   IADC provides web links as a member service. IADC does not warranty or endorse the accuracy or reliability of any of the information\, content\, or advertisements contained on websites linked to www.iadc.org or any of its subsidiary pages. IADC Conference Registration Press Policy: Complimentary press registration is limited to one (1) person per company. This individual must be a titled editor\, writer\, reporter or other bona fide editorial representative of a legitimate industry or consumer publication. Publishers and sales and marketing specialists are excluded from this complimentary registration practice and must pay the full conference registration fee to attend an event. back to top LOCATION:Bangkok, Thailand URL:http://www.iadc.org/event/iadc-critical-issues-asia-pacific-2013-conference-exhibition-4/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20131203 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20131206 DTSTAMP:20130525T145350 CREATED:20121214T102136 LAST-MODIFIED:20121214T102501 UID:17315-1386028800-1386288000@http://www.iadc.org SUMMARY:IADC UBO & MPD Committee Meeting DESCRIPTION:3-5 December 2013 Time:  TBD Location:Copenhagen\, Denmark Sponsored by:Maersk Please click here to register Please note that the agenda for this meeting will be posted soon! LOCATION: URL:http://www.iadc.org/event/iadc-ubo-mpd-committee-meeting-7/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20140120 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20140123 DTSTAMP:20130525T145350 CREATED:20130401T090750 LAST-MODIFIED:20130401T091034 UID:20539-1390176000-1390435200@http://www.iadc.org SUMMARY:International Petroleum Technology Conference (IPTC) DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Doha, Qatar URL:http://www.iptcnet.org/2014/doha/index.php END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20140204 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20140206 DTSTAMP:20130525T145350 CREATED:20130307T153241 LAST-MODIFIED:20130522T155933 UID:19894-1391472000-1391644800@http://www.iadc.org SUMMARY:2014 IADC Health, Safety, Environment & Training Conference & Exhibition DESCRIPTION:[dopts id="21"] REGISTRATION CONFERENCE INFORMATION Registration for this event is $425 per attendee. Click here for online conference registration.-Speakers\, sponsors and guests are not eligible for online registration. (Please submit the PDF form below.)-All government employees are eligible for a 50% discount on conference registration. Click here to download the conference registration form (PDF format) Click here to view IADC Conference Registration Press Policy For registration inquiries\, please contact Josh Sanchez at joshua.sanchez@iadc.org or  +1 713 292 1945. Click here to view Exhibition Information Click here to view Sponsorship Information Click here to view Conference Exhibitors Click here to view Hotel Information Click here for CEU information This conference will examine a range of topics impacting accident prevention\, environmental protection\, competency\, and training in the drilling industry.   Click here to submit your abstract   Call for Abstracts IADC is pleased to issue a call for abstracts for the 2014 IADC Health\, Safety\, Environment\, & Training Conference & Exhibition. The conference will be held 4-5 February 2014 at the Omni Houston Hotel Westside. We encourage prospective authors to submit abstracts on topics related to HSE & workforce development. Presentations related to the topics below are of particular interest. Health: Fatigue Ergonomics Working Environment Fit for Duty Hazard Communication & Chemical Safety Safety & HSE Management: Process Safety Worker & Machine Interface Lessons Learned from Other Industries Behavior Based Safety Cyber Threats\, Terrorism Key Performance Indicators Emergency Response & Action Plans Human Factors to Influence HS&E Results Safe Lifting Operations Company Culture to Sustain Incident-free Operations Safety Leadership Equipment Maintenance & Safety Managing Safety & Equipment for 3rd Party Contractors Safe Rig Mobilization & De-Mobilization Transportation: Helicopters & Boats Journey Management Hazard Assessment & Risk Management HSE Ethics Onshore Rig Move Operations Environment: Engine Emissions Reducing Environmental Impact Fluids: Oil-based\, Synthetic & Water-based Environmental Sustainability Environmentally Friendly Operations Environmental Performance Tracking (KPIs) Workforce Development: Personnel Recruitment Competence Assurance Individual HS&E Responsibility Regulatory Demands/Harmonization Continuous Learning Innovations in Training   Authors are invited to submit proposals for presentations at the conference. For consideration\, an abstract for each proposed paper must be submitted to IADC no later than Friday\, 30 August 2013. Authors of papers selected will receive confirmation and guidelines by Friday\, 27 September 2013. Please note that formal papers are encouraged\, but are NOT required for this conference.   EXHIBITORS Exhibition for this event is sold out. DNV SoftwareWayne EnterprisesCustom Safety ProductsWalls IndustriesPursuit LLCDooley TackaberryIndustrial Air Tool/Ingersoll RandMSACheck-6Glove GuardSafety Management SystemsWestexErgodyne BulwarkLHR Services & EquipmentSouthern GloveWell Control SchoolHexArmorSubsea SolutionsGroves Industrial SupplyWild Well ControlBishop LiftingJW ToupsRPS SolutionsAction SpecialtiesRingers GlovesCapital SafetyTENCATE Protective FabricsSafeguard TechnologyPetrofac Training ServicesAirgasRemote MDAlexander RyanLatchwaysMoxie Media Falck AlfordLearning UnlimitedMcCrory & AssociatesService Supply IndustrialNuphysiciaPsychemedics CorporationMarex Marine & Risk Consultancy EHS InsightIADC PublicationsIADC Accreditation   EXHIBITION INFORMATION Exhibition for this event is sold out. Cost for the 10' x 10' space is $2\,000.The space will be set with a skirted table\, two chairs and access to electricity. The space will be set with a skirted table\, two chairs and access to electricity. With the space\, you receive one complimentary conference registration and up to two additional registrations at half price. No refunds for cancellations will be issued. Exhibitors can set-up after 3:00 pm on Monday\, 3 February. All booths must be completely set up by 6:30 am on Tuesday\, 4 February. You may tear down your booth space after the last coffee break (TBD) on Wednesday\, 5 February. The exhibitor space is a 10′ x 10′ area. It will be set with a 6′ skirted table and two chairs with access to electricity. Please do not exceed 10′ across\, as the space in the exhibition area will be limited. Wall space for signs/banners will not be available. All signs/banners must be affixed to the table or free standing. All personnel working the exhibition must be registered. With your space\, you will receive one complimentary registration and up to two additional registrations for half price or $212.50. Click here to view the exhibition diagram. Exhibitions at IADC events will be limited to showcasing products and services that advance technology\, competency or HSE. Exhibitions centered on recruitment or employment should not take space at IADC events. For exhibition details\, please contact:Stephanie Carling\, stephanie.carling@iadc.org\, or Lori Gagula\, lori.gagula@iadc.org at +1 713 292 1945.   SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES There are four levels of sponsoring: Platinum Sponsors\, Gold Sponsors\, Silver Sponsors and Event Sponsors. The conference sponsor will receive high profile recognition before and during the conference. IADC also offers companies the opportunity to host one of the events during the conference. Platinum $15\,000(5) Comps Gold $10\,000(3) Comps Silver $5\,000(1) Comp * Comps refer to number of complimentary registrations Event sponsorships are also available! For more information please contact:Stephanie Carling\, stephanie.carling@iadc.org\, or Lori Gagula\, lori.gagula@iadc.org at +1 713 292 1945.   HOTEL INFORMATION Please make your room reservations directly with the hotel.Please be sure to mention IADC to obtain discounted rate. Omni Houston Hotel Westside13210 Katy Freeway\, Houston\, Texas 77079Single/Double Occupancy........$173Rates available until 13 January 2014.Phone: +1 281 558 8338 Fax: +1 281 558 4028Please click here to make your room reservations online directly with the hotel.   IADC provides web links as a member service. IADC does not warranty or endorse the accuracy or reliability of any of the information\, content\, or advertisements contained on websites linked to www.iadc.org or any of its subsidiary pages. IADC Conference Registration Press Policy: Complimentary press registration is limited to one (1) person per company. This individual must be a titled editor\, writer\, reporter or other bona fide editorial representative of a legitimate industry or consumer publication. Publishers and sales and marketing specialists are excluded from this complimentary registration practice and must pay the full conference registration fee to attend an event. Notice: This conference qualifies for IADC WellCAP Instructor CEUs. Contact Marlene Diaz\, Team Leader Accreditation & Certification\, IADC\, for information. marlene.diaz@iadc.org   The 2014 IADC HSE&T Conference & Exhibition is advertised in industry publications media including:   IADC Publications IADC Health\, Safety & Environmental Reference Guide The Health\, Safety & Environmental Reference Guide contains all the necessary guidelines for establishing a sound safety program. BUY NOW Shop All IADC Publications back to top   LOCATION:13210 Katy Freeway, Houston, TX, 77079, United States URL:http://www.iadc.org/event/2014-iadc-health-safety-environment-training-conference-exhibition/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20140304 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20140307 DTSTAMP:20130525T145350 CREATED:20130521T110309 LAST-MODIFIED:20130522T163826 UID:21637-1393891200-1394150400@http://www.iadc.org SUMMARY:2014 IADC/SPE Drilling Conference & Exhibition DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:Fort Worth, TX, United States URL:http://www.spe.org/events/dc/2014/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20140318 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20140320 DTSTAMP:20130525T145350 CREATED:20130404T141156 LAST-MODIFIED:20130522T135556 UID:20299-1395100800-1395273600@http://www.iadc.org SUMMARY:2014 IADC International Deepwater Drilling Conference & Exhibition DESCRIPTION: REGISTRATION CONFERENCE INFORMATION Registration for this event is $650 per attendee. Click here for online conference registration.-Speakers\, sponsors and guests are not eligible for online registration. (Please submit the PDF form below.)-All government employees are eligible for a 50% discount on conference registration. Click here to download the conference registration form (PDF format) Click here to view IADC Conference Registration Press Policy For registration inquiries\, please contact Josh Sanchez at joshua.sanchez@iadc.org or +1 713 292 1945. Click here to view Exhibition Information Click here to view Exhibiting Companies Click here to view Sponsorship Information Click here to view Hotel Information Offshore resources have a huge part to play in meeting rising energy needs.  Further expansion into deepwater provinces is inevitable\, with new-build rigs coming into the market to satisfy growing demand.  With this growth will come unexpected challenges and opportunities requiring innovative solutions. Once again\, IADC will convene its International Deepwater Drilling Conference in Brazil\, one of the preeminent deepwater venues in the world. The conference will examine cutting-edge technological advances and challenges for deepwater drilling and completions in key deepwater markets worldwide. This conference will examine a range of topics impacting accident prevention\, environmental protection\, competency\, and training in the drilling industry. Click here to submit your abstract Call for Abstracts Papers on Deepwater applications are welcome\, with a special emphasis on case histories. General subject themes envisioned for the event include the following\, though abstracts exploring other areas will also be considered: Downhole Technologies Surface BOP drilling from floaters Hydraulics for deepwater Subsalt drilling Casing string management in deepwater Monobore applications\, including casing/liner drilling & expandables Rotary steerable systems Managed pressure drilling & underbalanced operations Complex drilling/completion fluids Sub-Salt Casing Drilling Well Construction Well placement HPHT drilling Well design Incidents/Close calls on location/Lessons learned Regulatory Issues Certification competency issues Deepwater Completions Drilling/completion interface Gravel packing Intelligent completions Sandface completion Proppants and fluids Drilling Rigs Riser management Rig design Rig automation Drilling equipment Well Control Training & Certification Drilling to 20\,000 psi and beyond Contingency planning    Authors are invited to submit proposals for presentations at the conference. For consideration\, an abstract for each proposed paper must be submitted to IADC no later than Monday\, 29 July 2013. Authors of papers selected will receive confirmation and guidelines by Friday\, 13 September 2013. Please note that formal papers are encouraged\, but are NOT required for this conference. Exhibitors Subsea Solutions   EXHIBITION INFORMATION Cost for the 10′ x 10′ space is $2\,000.The space will be set with a skirted table\, two chairs and access to electricity. With the space\, you receive one complimentary conference registration and up to two additional registrations at half price. No refunds for cancellations will be issued. Exhibitors can set-up after 3:00 pm on Monday\, 17 March. You may tear down your booth space after the last coffee break (TBD) on Wednesday\, 19 March. The exhibitor space is a 10′ x 10′ area. It will be set with a 6′ skirted table and two chairs with access to electricity. Please do not exceed 10′ across\, as the space in the exhibition area will be limited. Wall space for signs/banners will not be available. All signs/banners must be affixed to the table or free standing. All personnel working the exhibition must be registered. With your space\, you will receive one complimentary registration and up to two additional registrations for half price or $325. NOTE: Space in the exhibition area is tight.  Please inform IADC if you plan to build out.  Some spaces are better suited for a 10' or 3m pop-up backdrop. Click here to view the exhibition diagram. Exhibitions at IADC events will be limited to showcasing products and services that advance technology\, competency or HSE. Exhibitions centered on recruitment or employment should not take space at IADC events. For exhibition details\, please contact:Stephanie Carling\, stephanie.carling@iadc.org\, or Lori Gagula\, lori.gagula@iadc.org at +1 713 292 1945.   SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES There are four levels of sponsoring: Diamond sponsors\, Platinum Sponsors\, Gold Sponsors\, and Silver Sponsors. Event sponsorships are also available and will be categorized by monetary contribution with the appropriate level of sponsorship. Please find the benefits of the sponsor packages below. The conference sponsor will receive high profile recognition before\, during and after the conference. Diamond $25\,000 (10 Comps*) Platinum $15\,000 (5 Comps*) Gold $10\,000 (3 Comps*) Silver $5\,000 (1 Comp*) * Comps refer to number of complimentary registrations Event sponsorships are also available! For more information please contact:Stephanie Carling\, stephanie.carling@iadc.org\, or Lori Gagula\, lori.gagula@iadc.org at +1 713 292 1945.   HOTEL INFORMATION Please make your room reservations directly with the hotel.Please be sure to mention IADC to obtain discounted rate.   Sofitel Rio de JaneiroAv. Atlantica\, 4240Rio de Janeiro\, RJ CepPhone: +55 21 2525 1232Fax: +55 21 2525 1240Click here to view the hotel website. Room rates:R$ 809\,00 (Classic) or R$ 889\,00 (Superior) per night.Please make your room reservations directly with the hotel.Discounted rates available until 10 January 2014.   IADC provides web links as a member service. IADC does not warranty or endorse the accuracy or reliability of any of the information\, content\, or advertisements contained on websites linked to www.iadc.org or any of its subsidiary pages. IADC Conference Registration Press Policy: Complimentary press registration is limited to one (1) person per company. This individual must be a titled editor\, writer\, reporter or other bona fide editorial representative of a legitimate industry or consumer publication. Publishers and sales and marketing specialists are excluded from this complimentary registration practice and must pay the full conference registration fee to attend an event.   The 2014 IADC International Deepwater Drilling Conference & Exhibition is advertised in industry publications media including: LOCATION:Rio de Janeiro, Brazil URL:http://www.iadc.org/event/2014-iadc-international-deepwater-drilling-conference-exhibition/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20140402 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20140404 DTSTAMP:20130525T145350 CREATED:20130502T065002 LAST-MODIFIED:20130522T101202 UID:21060-1396396800-1396569600@http://www.iadc.org SUMMARY:IADC Drilling HSE&T Asia Pacific 2014 Conference & Exhibition DESCRIPTION: REGISTRATION CONFERENCE INFORMATION Registration for this event is US $850 per attendee. Click here for online conference registration.-Speakers\, sponsors and exhibitors are not eligible for online registration. (Please submit the PDF form below.)-All government employees are eligible for a 50% discount on conference registration. Click here to download the Conference Registration form (PDF format) Click here to view IADC Conference Registration Press Policy For registration inquiries\, please contact europe@iadc.org / + 31 24 675 2252   Click here to submit an abstract Click here to view sponsorship information Click here to view exhibitors Click here to view exhibitor information Click here for hotel information Click here to view program committee         CALL FOR ABSTRACTS   The International Association of Drilling Contractors (IADC) is pleased to issue a call for abstracts for presentations at its upcoming IADC Drilling HSE&T Asia Pacific 2014 Conference & Exhibition. The conference will be held 2-3 April 2014 at the Marina Bay Sands Expo & Convention Center\, Singapore. A successful health\, safety\, environment\, and training culture is fundamental to drilling operations worldwide. It takes strong leadership and a dedicated workforce participation to build and sustain a culture that will reduce workplace incidents\, injuries and fatalities. IADC HSE&T conferences are industry driven and focused on maximizing best HSE&T practices and challenges to help ensure and sustain incident free operations for industry stakeholders. We encourage prospective authors to submit abstracts on topics related to HSE & workforce development. NOTE: Authors of selected presentations may be asked to participate in panel sessions\, rather than the technical sessions. Presentations related to the topics below are of particular interest. Health & Human Factors Fatigue Ergonomics Working Environment Fit for Duty Hazard Communication & Chemical Safety Safety & HSE Management Process Safety Worker & Machine Interface Lessons Learned from Other Industries Behavior Based Safety Cyber Threats\, Terrorism Key Performance Indicators Emergency Response & Action Plans Human Factors to Influence HS&E Results Safe Lifting Operations Company Culture to Sustain Incident-free Operations Safety Leadership Equipment Maintenance & Safety Managing Safety & Equipment for 3rd Party Contractors Safe Rig Mobilization & Demobilization Transportation: Helicopters & Boats Journey Management Hazard Assessment & Risk Management HSE Ethics Onshore Rig Move Operations Environment Engine Emissions Reducing Environmental Impact Fluids: Oil-based\, Synthetic & Waterbased Environmental Sustainability Environmental Friendly Operations Environmental Performance Tracking (KPIs) Workforce Development Personnel Recruitment Competence Assurance Individual HS&E Responsibility Regulatory Demands/Harmonization Continuous Learning Innovations in Training Authors are invited to submit proposals for presentations at the conference. For consideration\, an abstract for each proposed paper must be submitted to IADC no later than 11 November 2013. Authors of papers selected will receive confirmation letters and guidelines by 3 December 2013. Please note that formal papers are encouraged\, but are NOT required for this conference. Prior to paper proposal submission\, management clearance must be obtained. Any issues concerning clearance should be outlined when the paper proposal is submitted.    Click Here to Submit an Abstract     PROGRAM COMMITTEE MEMBERS Wayne Bauer\, RPS Australia Asia PacificRuss Brown\, TransoceanGraham Buchan\, Halliburton Far East Pte. Ltd.Robert Camfferman\, Ensign International Energy ServicesBill Ceppi\, Noble DrillingDavid Grant\, Ensign International Energy ServicesAdrian Gray\, Aban Offshore LimitedLarry Holloway\, Atwood OceanicsJohn Karish\, Ensco plcKeith Kotval\, Japan DrillingBen Lawrance\, Diamond OffshoreBenny Margawijaya\, PT Apexindo Pratama Duta TBKTony McCormack\, Jasper OffshoreAlain Moonen\, ShellNoviawan Prasetyo\, Chevron JakartaAndrew Scarry\, Triumph DrillingSindhu Tjahyadi\, TotalWim van Vliet\, Petronas Carigali Sdn. Bhd.Dave Weatherly\, Vantage Drilling CompanyPaul Breaux\, IADCMark Denkowski\, IADCChit Hlaing\, IADCJoe Hurt\, IADCBrenda Kelly\, IADCDerek Morrow\, IADC     EXHIBITORS Check-6 Durasafe Pte Ltd EHS Insight Equilibria Services Limited Marex Marine and Risk Consultancy The REACH Group   EXHIBITION INFORMATION The cost of each 9m2 (3 x 3 m) space is US $2\,750. The stand will be set with a skirted table\, two chairs\, access to electricity and a fascia with company name. With the stand\, you receive one complimentary conference registration and up to two additional registrations at half price or US $425. All registrations are including admission to the conference & exhibition\, coffee breaks\, luncheons\, reception\, and access to the conference proceedings. Exhibitions at IADC events will be limited to showcasing products and services that advance technology\, competency or HSE. Exhibitions centered on recruitment or employment should not take a stand at IADC events. IADC Exhibitions will solely be visited by conference attendees. Non-conference attendees are not allowed to enter the exhibition area. All personnel working the exhibition should be registered.  Reservations can be made by completing the letter of agreement and returning it by e-mail: europe@iadc.org  Exhibition space is being allocated on a first come\, first served basis. Click here to download the exhibition floor plan Click here to download the letter of agreement For more information\, please contact europe@iadc.org or call +31 24 675 22 52.             SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES IADC conferences are industry-driven events focusing on the critical issues facing the global drilling industry. Whether it’s enabling and cutting-edge drilling technology\, well control\, health\, safety\, environment; training\, or industry economics and financial outlook\, IADC’s worldwide programme of events brings together the right people in the right venue. To help IADC cover the expenses of these events\, we invite companies with an important recognition and representation worldwide\, to be the conference sponsors for a conference. There are four levels of sponsoring: Diamond sponsors\, Platinum Sponsors\, Gold Sponsors\, and Silver Sponsors. Event sponsorships are also available and will be categorized by monetary contribution with the appropriate level of sponsorship. Please find the benefits of the sponsor packages below. The conference sponsor will receive high profile recognition before\, during and after the conference. IADC offers companies also the opportunity to host one of the events during the conference. Companies will be well recognized during the event with sponsor signs\, oral recognition from the conference moderators and logo’s placed on the promotional slides during the breaks. It is also possible to co-sponsor one of the events for 50% of the total price.   Diamond US$30\,000 (10 Comps*) Platinum US$ 20\,000 (5 Comps*) Gold US$ 15\,000 (3 Comps*) Silver US$ 9\,500 (2 Comps*) * Comps refer to number of complimentary registrations Event sponsorships: brochure printing\, coffee breaks\, luncheon and reception are also available! For more information please contact europe@iadc.org or call: +31 24 675 22 52.       CONFERENCE VENUE/HOTEL Marina Bay Sands10 Bayfront Avenue\, Singapore\, 018956Phone: +65 / 6688 8868\, Fax: +65 / 6688 8869groups@marinabaysands.com - www.marinabaysands.com             IADC Drilling HSE&T Asia Pacific 2014 Conference & Exhibition is advertised in industry publications media including:         IADC Conference Registration Press Policy:Complimentary press registration is limited to one (1) person per company. This individual must be a titled editor\, writer\, reporter or other bona fide editorial representative of a legitimate industry or consumer publication. Publishers and sales and marketing specialists are excluded from this complimentary registration practice and must pay the full conference registration fee to attend an event. IADC provides web links as a member service. IADC does not warranty or endorse the accuracy or reliability of any of the information\, content\, or advertisements contained on websites linked to www.iadc.org  or any of its subsidiary pages.   IADC Publications IADC Health\, Safety & Environmental Reference Guide The Health\, Safety & Environmental Reference Guide contains all the necessary guidelines for establishing a sound safety program. BUY NOW Shop All IADC Publications back to top   LOCATION:Singapore URL:http://www.iadc.org/event/iadc-drilling-hset-asia-pacific-2014-conference-exhibition/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20140407 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20140408 DTSTAMP:20130525T145350 CREATED:20130514T075943 LAST-MODIFIED:20130516T070153 UID:21294-1396828800-1396915200@http://www.iadc.org SUMMARY:2014 IADC Dual Gradient Drilling Workshop DESCRIPTION:  REGISTRATION CONFERENCE INFORMATION Registration for this event is Euro 300 per attendee. Click here for online conference registration.-Speakers and sponsors are not eligible for online registration. (Please submit the PDF form below.)-All government employees are eligible for a 50% discount on conference registration. Click here to download the conference registration form in PDF format. Click here to view IADC Conference Registration Press Policy For registration inquiries\, please contact europe@iadc.org / +31 24 675 2252 Click here to view Sponsorship Information Click here for Hotel Information       Dual Gradient Drilling is a very fast evolving branch of Managed Pressure Drilling. The Dual Gradient Drilling workshop will explore several case studies and foster in-depth conversation and knowledge sharing sessions between our expert speakers and an eager-to-learn audience around challenges\, issues\, and available solutions for this cutting edge drilling technology. A truly interactive and value-adding workshop not to be missed!     WORKSHOP PROGRAM COMMITTEE Jasmin Begagic\, TransoceanJohn Cohen\, AGR Enhanced DrillingJim Dech\, AGR Enhanced DrillingKristin Falk\, AGR Enhanced DrillingGuy Feasey\, WeatherfordGavin Humphreys\, Stena Drilling Ltd.Frederic Jacquemin\, Pacific DrillingJohn Kozicz\, TransoceanRobin Macmillan\, National Oilwell VarcoRoar Malt\, AGR Enhanced DrillingDag Ove Molde\, StatoilTerry Scanlon\, AGR Enhanced DrillingSara Shayegi\, Shell International E&PRoger Stave\, AGR Enhanced DrillingScott Maddox\, IADC     SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES There are four levels of sponsoring: Diamond sponsors\, Platinum Sponsors\, Gold Sponsors\, and Silver Sponsors. Event sponsorships are also available and will be categorized by monetary contribution with the appropriate level of sponsorship. Please find the benefits of the sponsor packages below. The conference sponsor will receive high profile recognition before\, during and after the conference. Diamond Euro 25.000 (10 Comps*) Platinum Euro 15.000 (5 Comps*) Gold Euro 12.000 (3 Comps*) Silver Euro 7.500 (2 Comp*) * Comps refer to number of complimentary registrations Event sponsorships are also available! For more information please contact europe@iadc.org / +31 24 675 2252       HOTEL INFORMATION NH Hotel EurobuildingPadre Damián 23\, 28036 Madrid\, Spain Phone +34 913 537 337 - Fax +34 91 353 00 17Email: sales.nheurobuilding@nh-hotels.com – Website: www.nh-hotels.com Negotiated room rate:Single/Double room: Euro 130\, Inclusive Breakfast and Wi-Fi\, Exclusive VAT (Room 10%\, Breakfast 10%). Rooms and rates available until 7 March 2014.Please follow this link to make your hotel reservations online against the negotiated room rate.     2014 IADC Dual Gradient Drilling Workshop is advertised in industry publications media including: IADC provides web links as a member service. IADC does not warranty or endorse the accuracy or reliability of any of the information\, content\, or advertisements contained on websites linked to www.iadc.org or any of its subsidiary pages. Conference Registration Press Policy: Complimentary press registration is limited to one (1) person per company. This individual must be a titled editor\, writer\, reporter or other bona fide editorial representative of a legitimate industry or consumer publication. Publishers and sales and marketing specialists are excluded from this complimentary registration practice and must pay the full conference registration fee to attend an event.   IADC Publications IADC Deepwater Well Control Guidelines CD/ROM Designed to aid the industry in conducting operations in the deepwater areas of the world\, the IADC Deepwater Well Control Guidelines CD/ROM focus on Well Planning\, Well Control Procedures\, Equipment\, Emergency Response and Training. BUY NOW Shop All IADC Publications LOCATION:Madrid, Spain URL:http://www.iadc.org/event/2014-iadc-dual-gradient-drilling-workshop/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20140408T080000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20140409T170000 DTSTAMP:20130525T145350 CREATED:20130513T064307 LAST-MODIFIED:20130524T095257 UID:21238-1396944000-1397062800@http://www.iadc.org SUMMARY:2014 SPE/IADC Managed Pressure Drilling and Underbalanced Operations Conference & Exhibition DESCRIPTION: REGISTRATION CONFERENCE INFORMATION Registration for this event is Euro 650 per attendee. Click here for online conference registration.-Speakers\, sponsors and exhibitors are not eligible for online registration. (Please submit the PDF form below.)-All government employees are eligible for a 50% discount on conference registration. Click here to download the Conference Registration Form (PDF format) Click here to view IADC Conference Registration Press Policy For registration inquiries\, please contact europe@iadc.org / + 31 24 675 2252   Click here to submit an abstractClick here to view the Call for Abstracts Click here to download Call for Abstracts in PDF format (3MB) Click here to view Program Committee Members Click here to view Sponsorship Opportunities Click here for Exhibition Opportunities Click here for Hotel Information       CALL FOR ABSTRACTS SPE and IADC are pleased to announce the 2014 SPE/IADC Managed Pressure Drilling and Underbalanced Operations Conference & Exhibition. The conference will convene in Madrid\, Spain on 8-9 April at the NH Eurobuilding Hotel.Technologies designed to control annular pressure during drilling\, inclusive of Underbalanced Drilling\, Managed Pressure Drilling and Dual Gradient Drilling are being used in many forms around the world. UBD continues to maximize reservoir performance\, while MPD techniques spanning onshore performance drilling and offshore deep and shallow water prospects serve to enhance drilling safety and minimize NPT. Once considered a futuristic technology\, DGD is now a reality with numerous wells drilled\, and many exciting prospects on the horizon. New applications of these drilling practices take place every year\, and their frequency continues to grow. This conference is a world recognized forum to help the energy industry better understand the technology and the effective\, safe utilization of the various applications of UBD\, MPD and DGD. Presentations related to the topics below are of particular interest. Case Histories/Lessons Learned Technology Implementation HSE & Risk  Considerations Well Control Considerations Deepwater Applications Avoiding Formation Damage Training Fluids for UBO & MPD Hydraulic Modeling Rig Configuration Well Productivity Drilling in Depleted Reservoirs (Brown Field Redevelopment) Completion Activities Floating Rig Applications HPHT Methods DGD Methods Equipment Advances Well Design Value Quantification Exploration/Appraisal/Reservoir Characterization Air Drilling Methods SNUB Drilling UBD Surface Equipment Packages The 2014 SPE/IADC Managed Pressure Drilling and Underbalanced Operations Conference & Exhibition offers prospective authors the choice of submitting a complete technical paper that will be included in the SPE e-Library\, as well as in the conference's web-based proceedings\, or of making a presentation with no formal paper required. Please indicate one of these options when submitting an abstract. Authors are invited to submit proposals for presentations at the conference. For consideration\, an abstract for each proposed paper must be submitted to IADC no later than 20 August 2013. Authors of papers selected will receive confirmation and guidelines by 19 September 2013. We look forward to your praticipation and hope to see you at this important event!  Click Here to Submit an Abstract CONFERENCE PROGRAM COMMITEE Giovanni Botto\, Eni E&PRay Bullock\, HalliburtonStuart Butler\, CanrigMartin Culen\, Blade Energy PartnersKristin Falk\, AGR Enhanced DrillingKen Gray\, University of Texas at AustinGavin Humphreys\, Stena Drilling Frederic Jacquemin\, Pacific DrillingJohn Kozicz\, TransoceanShawn McBride\, Pruitt Tool & Supply Co.Dag Ove Molde\, Statoil ASATracy Mossman\, Nexen Petroleum USA Clayton Mykytiw\, Hess CorporationEgidio Palliotto\, SaipemTom Scoular\, BP Sara Shayegi\, Shell International Roger Stave\, AGR Enhanced DrillingMike Vander Staak\, Hess CorporationRobert Ziegler\, PetronasTamela Claborn\, SPEScott Maddox\, IADC     SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES There are five levels of sponsoring: Diamond Sponsors\, Platinum Sponsors\, Gold Sponsors\, Silver Sponsors and Event Sponsors. The conference sponsor will receive high profile recognition before and during the conference. We also offer companies the opportunity to host one of the events during the conference. Diamond Euro 25.000 (10 Comps*) Platinum Euro 15.000(5 Comps*) Gold Euro 12000(3 Comps*) Silver Euro 7.500(2 Comp*) * Comps refer to number of complimentary registrations Event sponsorships: brochure printing\, coffee breaks\, luncheon and reception are also available! For more information please contact europe@iadc.org or call +31 24 675 2252     EXHIBITION OPPORTUNITIES The cost of each 2 x 3 meter stand is Euro 2.100. Each stand will be set with a skirted table\, two chairs\, access to electricity and 1 fascia with company name. With the stand\, you receive 1 complimentary conference registration and up to 2 additional registrations at half price or Euro 325. All registrations are including admission to the conference & exhibition\, coffee breaks\, luncheons\, reception\, and access to the conference proceedings. Exhibitions will be limited to showcasing products and services that advance technology\, competency or HSE. Exhibitions centered on recruitment or employment should not take spaces. The Exhibition will solely be visited by conference attendees. Non-conference attendees are not allowed to enter the exhibition area. All personnel working the exhibition should be registered. Reservations can be made by completing the letter of agreement and returning it by e-mail: europe@iadc.org Exhibition space is being allocated on a first come\, first served basis. Click here to download the exhibition floor plan Click here to download the letter of agreement For more information please contact europe@iadc.org or call +31 24 675 2252       HOTEL INFORMATION Hotel NH EurobuildingPadre Damián 23\, 28036 Madrid\, SpainPhone +34 91 353 73 37 - Fax +34 91 353 00 17Email: sales.nheurobuilding@nh-hotels.com - Website: www.nh-hotels.com Negotiated room rate:Single/Double room: Euro 130\, Inclusive Breakfast and Wi-Fi\, Exclusive VAT (Room 10%\, Breakfast 10%). Rooms and rates available until 7 March 2014.Please follow this link to make your hotel reservations online against the negotiated room rate.   2014 SPE/IADC Managed Pressure Drilling & Underbalanced Operations Conference & Exhibition is advertised in industry publications media including:   IADC provides web links as a member service. IADC does not warranty or endorse the accuracy or reliability of any of the information\, content\, or advertisements contained on websites linked to www.iadc.org or any of its subsidiary pages. Conference Registration Press Policy: Complimentary press registration is limited to one (1) person per company. This individual must be a titled editor\, writer\, reporter or other bona fide editorial representative of a legitimate industry or consumer publication. Publishers and sales and marketing specialists are excluded from this complimentary registration practice and must pay the full conference registration fee to attend an event.     LOCATION:Madrid, Spain URL:http://www.iadc.org/event/2014-speiadc-managed-pressure-drilling-and-underbalanced-operations-conference-exhibition/ END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR