Committees
Committees
Committees are IADC’s principal forums for pursuing its mission of improving industry health, safety and environmental practices; advancing drilling and completion technology; and championing responsible standards, practices, legislation and regulations that provide for safe, efficient and environmentally sound drilling operations worldwide.
IADC committees cover the wide range of issues and topics critical to the global drilling industry. A cursory description of each committee’s mission is below. For more information, please click the link at left:
- Accounting Issues/Procedures Committee
facilitate the exchange of information regarding accounting and financial reporting issues, current/proposed processes and compliance with FASB, PCAOB and SEC rules and regulations through the exchange of best practices among its committee members and the industry; - Advanced Rig Technology Committee
improve safety and efficiency through sound operating procedures, design of automated systems and standardizing automation. Issues of note include control philosophy, communication protocol between equipment, competency, and comprehensive automation of the complete drilling process, integrating surface and downhole equipment, including completion systems; - Contracts Committee
promote clarity and efficiency in commercial documentation within the global drilling community and foster a wider understanding of contracts and risk management; - Environmental Policy Advisory Panel
review, assess and recommend strategies, activities and policies IADC should pursue to:- Involve other stakeholders and operators in contributing to these goals in advisory roles
- To provide guidance and direction to IADC staff, committees and general membership on environmental performance, compliance and achievement
- To improve, through real performance, the industry image and reputation in environmental preservation, protection and stewardship and citizenship
- Ethics Committee
foster the understanding and compliance with U.S. and international laws, including but not limited to laws pertaining to corruption, bribery and import/export. The committee will also promote the highest standards of ethics within the drilling industry by providing a forum for sharing strategies designed to promote ethical behavior; - European Operations Forum
promote commitment to health and safety, preservation of the environment and advances in drilling technology in Europe; - Government Affairs
to champion sensible regulation and legislation through proactive interaction with policy makers at all levels worldwide; - Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) Committee
exchange best practices of Committee members and to disseminate those practices to the IADC membership; to structure the performance measures of the industry and assist the IADC in their promotion and publication; and to serve as a channel for members, government agencies, manufacturers and customers to interact to improve the performance of the industry in matters relating to occupational safety and health, and environmental affairs; - Jack-Up Committee
pursue policies and recommendations facilitating the safe and efficient operation of jackup drilling units; - Maintenance Committee
exchange information regarding maintenance, regulatory compliance, and equipment performance through the exchange of best practices among its committee members, equipment manufacturers, and the industry; - Offshore Operating Division
provide guidance in facilitating safe, efficient and environmentally sensitive operations offshore worldwide; - Rig Moving Committee
protect employees, equipment, and the environment by providing leadership and guidance for industry practices and regulations. The committee will also provide a forum to exchange the best practices of members and to disseminate those practices to the IADC membership; and to serve as a channel for members, government agencies, manufacturers and customers to interact to improve the performance of the industry in matters relating to rig moving activities; - Tax Committee
serve as a channel for members to exchange information and better understand the latest developments in taxation affecting the drilling industry; - Training Committee
promote awareness of training and to facilitate the exchange of information regarding suitable training methods and materials that benefit the worldwide drilling and drilling services industries; - Technical Publications Committee
publish a comprehensive, practical, and readily understandable series of peer-reviewed books on the petroleum drilling industry in order to educate and guide industry personnel at all levels; - Underbalanced Operations & Managed Pressure Drilling Committee
promote the safe and efficient execution of underbalanced operations and managed pressure drilling worldwide; - Well Control Committee
advance the drilling industry by providing an international, industry-wide forum for networking and exchanging of best practices, and setting of standards related to well control; - Well Servicing Committee
advance the interests of IADC’s well-servicing members in HSE, well control, training, regulation/legislation and other areas where IADC’s expertise proves advantageous. The IADC Well Servicing Committee will pursue initiatives both independently and in collaboration with other key industry organizations;
IADC committees operate under strict antitrust guidelines. To review IADC’s antitrust guidelines, click here.
A guide for Committee Chairman can be found here.