Press Room

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




IADC HEADQUARTERS

10370 Richmond Avenue, Suite 760
Houston, Texas 77042

Phone: +1/713-292-1945
Fax: +1/713-292-1946

Amy Rose

Director, External Relations
+1/713-600-1885
Email: amy.rose@iadc.org


All Press Releases

  • NOIA and IADC see broad, far reaching impacts from EPA suspension of BP


    Washington, D.C., (November 30, 2012) – Banning BP from bidding in future offshore lease sales could have a hugely negative ripple effect on drilling contractors and the rest of the offshore industry as well as the Gulf region, and even the Federal government. The offshore oil and gas industry, which is based almost entirely in [...]



  • International Association of Drilling Contractors supports European Parliament vote on gas shale development


    Houston, Texas (Nov. 21, 2012) – The International Association of Drilling Contractors (IADC) is pleased with the European Parliament’s approval of two key reports on gas shale exploration and development. The reports from the Environment, Public Health and Food Safety Committee (DG ENVI) and the Industry, Research and Energy Committee (DG ITRE), recognize the importance [...]



  • Andersson, Hannegan, Al-Hussain receive IADC Exemplary Service Awards


    Houston, 7 November, 2012– The International Association of Drilling Contractors (IADC) awarded the 2012 recipients of the Exemplary Service Awards today at its Annual General Meeting in Scottsdale, Ariz. The Awards recognize individuals for their outstanding contributions to IADC and the drilling industry and their commitment to improving and advancing its safety, training and technology. [...]



  • IADC criticizes BSEE policy for citing drilling contractors


    Houston, 17 August, 2012 – The International Association of Drilling Contractors (IADC) is gravely concerned with the Interim Policy Document issued this week by the U.S. Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement (BSEE). By affirming that BSEE inspectors can issue Incidents of Noncompliance (INCs) to drilling contractors as well as oil companies, this unprecedented policy [...]




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