IADC Drilling Onshore Conference & Exhibition

Welcome

IADC’s Drilling Onshore Conference & Exhibition is the only event specifically targeting onshore drilling operations. Drilling Onshore, with its top speakers and panels, explores issues affecting the onshore drilling industry, including technology, management, perspectives on future onshore activity and regulation. The conference will be held at the Hyatt Regency Houston West on 16 May 2024.

StartMay 16, 2024EndMay 16, 2024
CityHouston
CountryUnited States
Hyatt Regency Houston West

2023 Event Demographics

Registrants by Job Title

  • Management
  • Drilling & Completion Engineer
  • Quality, Health, Safety & Environment
  • Library/Miscellaneous
  • Training/Education
  • Company Owner/Corporate Officer
  • Completion Engineer
  • Drilling and/or Completion Operations
  • Drilling Engineer
  • Complimentary
318

Attendees

34

Exhibiting Companies

Registrants by Company Type

  • Equipment Manufacturer
  • Independent Oil Producer
  • Land Drilling Contractor
  • Land/Offshore Drilling Contractor
  • Land/Offshore Well Servicing Contractor
  • Major Oil Producer
  • Training
  • Offshore Drilling Contractor
  • Oilfield Service/Consultant
  • Land Well Servicing Contractor

Registrants by Location

  • Registrants
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Hyatt Regency Houston West

Address 13210 Katy Freeway, Houston, Texas 77079
Phone +1.281.558.8338
Fax +1.281.558.4028

Negotiated Room Rate $159
Single/Double Occupancy

*Discounted room block rate expires on Tuesday, 23 April 2024. Please make your room reservations directly with the hotel prior to cut-off date.

Venue Details

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Omni Houston Hotel - West Houston
13210 Katy Freeway
Houston, Texas, USA 77079

Registration Information

  • Registration fee: IADC Member: $350, Non-Member: $430
  • Employees of federal regulatory agencies may be eligible for a 50% discount on conference registration.
  • Speakers, sponsors and exhibitors are not eligible for online registration.
  • In order to receive a letter of invitation, IADC requires payment in advance via Wire Transfer. The wire transfer information is included on the registration form.
  • IADC offers discounted registration to full time students not currently employed in industry.  Please contact registration@iadc.org for further information.
  • No refunds will be made for cancellations 30 days prior to the conference date.

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.

No unauthorized photos, videos or recording allowed.
Recording in any form (audio, video, still photography, etc.) of presentations and/or speakers during sessions, poster presentations, workshops, etc., without the express written consent of IADC and the party to be recorded is strictly prohibited.  *Those who do not comply with the Recording Equipment/Photo policy may be asked to leave the premises and barred from receiving complimentary press registration for future IADC events.

Press registration must be received 1 week prior to the event to ensure entrance.  Members of the press will be identified with a green press ribbon attached to their name badge.

Need Help? registration@iadc.org / +1.713.292.1945

Conference Program

Thursday, 16 May

7:00 am  Registration, Coffee Service & Exhibit Viewing  Sponsored by Pason Systems  Texas Ballroom & Foyer 

7:15 am  Speaker Briefing  (Speakers, Moderators & Session Chairs only)  Texas Ballroom 5-7

8:00 am  Introduction & Welcoming Remarks  Texas Ballroom 5-7   

  • Thad Dunham, Sr Director, Government & Industry Affairs – Operations, IADC
  • Gene Stahl, IADC Division VP North America Onshore; President, Drilling Operations, Precision Drilling

8:15 am  Market Outlook

  • Sherry Liu Hazlitt, Vice President – Land Rigs, Rystad Energy
  • Additional speaker to be named

9:15 am  Coffee Service & Exhibit Viewing   Sponsored by Pason Systems

9:45 am  Drilling Contractors Panel
Operations leadership from various drilling contractors will discuss current industry matters.

  • Greg Hudson, Vice President of Operations, Cactus Drilling
  • Michael Lennox, Senior Vice President U.S. Land Operations, Helmerich & Payne
  • Ryan Hessler, Vice President of Operations, Unit Drilling

10:45 am  MPD Lessons Learned
Speakers will define what MPD means, what it is and isn’t, give a primer & case study, and explain why customers are using it.

  • Robert Howell, MPD Technical Advisor, Pruitt Tool & Supply
  • John Alexander, Drilling Manager, GeoSouthern Operating

11:45 am  Luncheon & Exhibit Viewing  Lakeview

1:00 pm  Diesel Displacement
A discussion on alternative power sources – highline, natural gas blending, battery, hydrogen, and fuel substitutes. Speakers will share relevant information and discuss the pros and cons of each power source.

  • Michael Weidenfeller, Product Strategy & Definition Manager, Caterpillar Oil & Gas
  • Marcel Snijder, Sr Product Development Manager, Patterson-UTI Drilling Company
  • Ashley Connolly, Director, Marketing and Business Development – EverGreen & Hugo Salinas, Sr. Manager, Electrical Systems and Evergreen Services, Precision Drilling

2:00 pm  Geothermal
Moderator: John Williams, Director, Sales and Marketing, Unit Drilling
Speakers will discuss the emerging geothermal landscape. Topics include drilling project results, technical challenges and leveraging innovation to access geothermal resources.

  • Elliot Howard, Drilling Engineering Manager, Fervo
  • Shaun Toralde, Global Segment Leader Geothermal, Weatherford
  • Tamas Csrefko, Senior Project Engineer, Nabors

3:00 pm  Coffee Service & Exhibit Viewing  Sponsored by Pason Systems   

3:15 pm  Evolving Technologies

Lessons Learned from Scaling Connection Process Automation: Doug Dunbar, Product Development Manager, Patterson-UTI Drilling Company
In 2023 this drilling contractor partnered with two operators drilling in the Permian Basin to develop a platform to automate the connection process. This session will discuss this contractor’s journey to scale the product to over 30 rigs, while maintaining consistent and effective utilization of the product.

Operational Process Automation: Utilizing Automation to Achieve Consistency of Execution Fully Optimizing the Connection Process: Robert Alvarado, Sr Manager Global Technology Sales, Nabors Drilling
Collaborative efforts among competitors are crucial for large-scale implementation, fostering industry competitiveness. This session will explain how two drilling contractors implemented automation to yield significant time savings, contributing to profitability and prolonged project success, while simultaneously addressing workforce challenges.

Navigating Change: Uniting for Safety, Efficiency, and Innovation in Drilling Technology Adoption: Sarah Kern, Industry Affairs Specialist, Helmerich & Payne
Automation plays a vital role in the future of our industry and is in increasingly high demand from operators. As two examples of contractors who have been early adopters of automation, there are lessons learned that H&P and Nabors can share with other contractors to avoid pitfalls, effectively manage change and prepare their workforce for the new drilling landscape.

4:15 pm  Operators Outlook
Moderator: Scott Gordon, Consultant, Nicklos Drilling
Operators will address their safety challenges, how they are spending/budget plans, capital investment, and their drilling outlook.  

  • Jillian Joplin, Sr VP Operations, lower 48, Hilcorp
  • Dena Demboski, VP of Operations, Upcurve
  • Steve Hassmann, General Manager, Wells Execution, Chevron
  • Dustin Claiborne, Operations Director, Trinity Operating

5:15  Adjournment: Gene Stahl, IADC Division VP North America Onshore; President, Drilling Operations, Precision Drilling

Conference Program Committee

  • Allen Williams, Helmerich & Payne
  • Bryan Collins, Parker Wellbore
  • Gene Stahl, Precision Drilling
  • John Williams, Unit Drilling
  • Joseph Hudson, Latshaw Drilling
  • Luke Crownover, Robinson Drilling
  • Mike Garvin, Patterson-UTI Drilling Company
  • Mike Jagneaux, Energy Drilling
  • Paul Mosvold, Scandrill
  • Scott Gordon, Nicklos Drilling
  • Scott McKee, Cactus Drilling
  • Tom Horton, Ensign
  • Thad Dunham, IADC

Exhibition Information

Cost for the 10′ x 10′ space is $1,000. IADC membership required, details at https://iadc.org/membership.
*Limit of one space per company for this event.

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 pm on Wednesday, 15 May. All booths must be completely set up by 6:30 am on Thursday, 16 May.

  • You may tear down your booth space after the last break concludes on 16 May.

  • 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 $175.

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.

Exhibition space is sold on a first come, first served basis!  Current IADC members only, please complete and return the Letter of Agreement below to reserve your space.

Interested? Contact lori.gagula@iadc.org / +1.713.292.1945

Sponsorship

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. Note: no refunds for cancellations of sponsorships will be issued.

*Comps refer to number of complimentary registration
Interested? Contact lori.gagula@iadc.org / +1.713.292.1945

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