Publications

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


DRILLBITS – Newsletter

IADC’s monthly newsletter DRILLBITS keeps the industry up to date on IADC initiatives, from government affairs and regulatory issues to committee, division and chapter activities.

 Download the February 2012 issue

Also available past monthly newsletters


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Drill Bits subscriptions are available at no charge to employees of IADC member companies and to government officials.

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IADC offers electronic subscriptions to our monthly Drill Bits newsletter. Simply select “Email” in the delivery dropdown below and we will send you a monthly e-mail notification with a link to the newest issue.

If you already have a subscription to Drill Bits by mail and want to switch to an electronic subscription, please send an email to membership@iadc.org and let us know you want to sign up for electronic delivery. Physical mailing of your Drill Bits newsletters will be stopped.

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