Committees

Since 1940, the International Association of Drilling Contractors (IADC) has exclusively represented the worldwide oil and gas drilling industry.


Underbalanced Operations & Managed Pressure Drilling Committee

2012 CHAIR


2012 VICE CHAIRMAN

  • Vice Chairman: Mike Vander Staak, Hess Corporation


2012 SUBCOMMITTEE CHAIRS

UBO Subcommittee:

  • Chairman: Martin Culen, Blade Energy Partners

MPD Subcommittee:

  • Co-Chairman: George Medley, Signa Engineering
  • Co-Chairperson: Sara Shayegi, Shell International E&P
  • Co-Chairman: David Pavel, Weatherford

Dual Gradient Drilling Subcommittee:

  • Chairman: John Cohen, AGR Drilling Services
  • Vice Chairperson: Kristin Falk, Ocean Riser Systems


HSE & Training Subcommittee:

  • Chairman: Derek Hibbard, Weatherford
  • Vice Chairmain: Martin Culen, Blade Energy Partners

Outreach Subcommittee:

  • Co-Chairman: Robert Goodwin, National Oilwell Varco
  • Co-Chairman: Ian Davidson, Blade Energy Partners

Regulatory Liaison:

  • USA: George Medley, Signa Engineering
  • Norway: Inger Kjellevoll, Statoil
  • Canada: Derek Hibbard, Weatherford

Mission Statement

“To promote the safe and efficient execution of underbalanced
operations and managed pressure drilling worldwide”.