IADC/SPE Managed Pressure Drilling & Underbalanced Operations Conference & Exhibition
 

   5-6 April 2011, Westin Tabor Center, Denver, Colorado


 

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Silver Conference Sponsor:


 

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Speakers, exhibitors and sponsors are not eligible for online registration. All government employees are eligible for a 50% discount on conference registration. Please fax your registration form to
+1 713 292 1946.

IADC Conference Press Registration 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. 

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Call for Abstracts: Deadline 2 August 2010
Author Notification: 15 September 2010
(All authors selected for presentation, manuscripts will be due 6 December 2010)

IADC and SPE are pleased to announce the 2011 IADC/SPE Managed Pressure Drilling and Underbalanced Operations Conference & Exhibition. The conference will convene in Denver, Colorado on 5-6 April 2011 at the Westin Tabor Center. UBO and MPD technologies are changing rapidly with new achievements and breakthrough applications occurring at a steady pace. This conference remains the preeminent forum for all stakeholders to promote better understanding of the diverse techniques that comprise Managed Pressure Drilling and Underbalanced Operations and to raise awareness of safe, efficient procedures and sharing of best practices.

Abstracts on all aspects of UBO/MPD are welcome. Some broad suggested areas related to MPD or UBO include:

  • Case Histories

  • Total Systems Approach to MPD/UBO

  • Technology Implementation

  • Field Applications

  • HSE Considerations

  • Reserve Additions

  • Drilling with Casing

  • Well Control

  • Avoiding Formation Damage

  • Alternative Business Models

  • Training

  • Fluids Specifically for UBO and MPD

  • Hydraulic Modeling

  • Rig Configuration

  • Well Productivity

  • Selection of Equipment and Methods

  • Drilling in Depleted Reservoirs

  • Completion Activities

  • Floating Rig Applications

 

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 no later than 5 pm (CDT) on 2 August 2010.
Authors will be notified by 15 September 2010.
We look forward to your participation and hope to see you at this important event!

Exhibitors
Transocean
At Balance
Weatherford
Signa Engineering Corp.

EXHIBITION INFORMATION

The cost of each 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 or $300. 
Payment is required at the time of booking.  No refunds for cancellations will be issued.

For more information, please contact
Leesa Teel, leesa.teel@iadc.org, Stephanie Murphy, stephanie.murphy@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 publicity and advertising information please contact Leesa Teel, leesa.teel@iadc.org, Stephanie Murphy, stephanie.murphy@iadc.org,
at +1-713-292-1945.    

Conference Program Committee
Brian Grayson, Weatherford
David Pavel, Weatherford
Don Reitsma, At Balance Americas LLC
Ian Davidson, Blade Energy
Dr. Jerome Schubert, Texas A&M University
John Cohen, AGR Drilling
Kristin Falk, Ocean Riser Systems
Ken Fischer, IADC
Dr. Ken Gray, University of Texas
Michelle AuBuchon, SPE
Randy Lovorn, Halliburton
Robert Goodwin, National Oilwell Varco
Roger Stave, AGR Drilling
Sara Sheyegi, Hess
Steve Nas, Weatherford International Ltd.
Tamela Claborn, SPE
 

Hotel Information
Please make your room reservations directly with the hotel.
Please be sure to mention IADC to obtain discounted rate.

Westin Tabor Center
1672 Lawrence Street • Denver, CO 80202 • USA
Phone: +1 303 572-9100 • Fax: +1 303 572-7288
Room Rates: $149.00 per night (single or double)
Rates available until 14 March 2011.

 

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