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Upcoming Permian Basin Regional Forum

In conjunction with the IADC Permian Basin Chapter, IADC is pleased to announce the IADC Permian Basin Regional Forum. The Permian Basin is a region that continues to be the leader in drilling activity, oil and gas production, and operator investments. This will be the first in a prospective series of regional-focused events that are planned to be held in different locations in conjunction with an IADC Chapter. With its top speakers and panels, this forum will explore specific issues affecting this prolific region.

Event Information

  • Date: 18 October 2022
  • Location: Midland, TX, USA
  • Venue: Midland County Horseshoe Arena

Program Highlights

The event’s sessions, presentations, and panels will have a variety of topics, including:

Directional Drilling: Industry leaders will examine the role of the drilling contractor in the directional drilling arena, and the future of directional drilling.

Market Outlook: Industry analysts will share their insight on events impacting the O&G market and what to expect in the year(s) ahead for the Permian Basin region.

Safety Showcase: Safety professionals will share their insight on current safety challenges in the region.

Operator’s Outlook: Operators in the Permian Basin will share their insight on topics to include drilling plans, safety, training, challenges, and special projects.

Perspectives from the Drilling Contractor: Drilling Contractors in the Permian Basin will share their insight on topics to include drilling plans, safety, training, challenges, and special projects. 

Program Committee
Barrett Zuskind, Z-Tex Services / Brandon Callen, Warren CAT / Chris Brown, Ulterra / Jacob Bruster, Unit Drilling Company / John Ross Norton, Norton Energy / John Williams, Unit Drilling / Justin Hearn, Ulterra / Leroy Peterson, Latshaw Drilling Company / Mitch Lacy, LEAM Drilling Services / Morgan Cole, Helmerich & Payne IDC /

Bob Warren, IADC / Thad Dunham, IADC

Sponsorship opportunities are available to IADC members!
Please contact IADC at +1.713.292.1945 or Stephanie.Carling@iadc.org for more information.