Substantial gains in defining and understanding relevant factors that drive drilling performance have been made. Operators, contractors, service companies, and institutions have made major contributions to successfully model BHA static and dynamic behavior, drilling efficiency, bit-rock interaction, as well as lithological properties that are key to expand the limits of directional drilling performance.

Join IADD’s Houston Chapter on March 22 for the Downhole Data Acquisition Extended Luncheon Series. Building on the IADD” Advanced Drilling Dynamics, Beyond Monitoring” forum held in January; we will display and review a number of downhole data acquisition systems available to the industry, explore their data capability, and review new innovative ways to present and analyze the information provided.​​​​​​​

Sponsorship Opportunities

• Houston, TX - John Wolfe, (281)-806-0961
• Casper, WY - Kevin Campbell, (307)-267-2038
• Oklahoma City, OK - Jason McFarland, (405)-543-3139
• Morgantown, WVA - Tim Weiler, (307)-258-0765
• Midland, TX - Blake Crates, (505)-269-0056

As the industry has moved from drilling primarily vertical wells to horizontal, the ability to steer, navigate and stay in the target reservoir zone has become more important. The need to understand the reservoir and its most prolific zones has also increased. While geosteering capabilities have improved over the years, they have often created scenarios that put them at odds with conventional drilling objectives.

Join us at the IADD Targeted Technology Series, featuring geosteering solutions, where we’ll have a constructive dialogue about what can be done to satisfy both camps as attendees will hear from presenters on how we can identify and discuss these sometimes-conflicting criteria. An industry networking charity golf event will follow the forum.

Whether you choose to attend either the forum or golf, or both, we look forward to seeing you on May 21!

WHAT'S IN IT FOR ME?​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

• Hear from industry leaders and geosteering experts through a series of panel presentations that will discuss:
  • Operator needs
  • Drilling issues
  • New technology
• Network with your coworkers, clients and industry colleagues over 18 holes of golf

• Forum co-chair: Greg O’Donnell, Pioneer Natural Resources
• Golf tournament co-chair: Shelly Cory, Baker Hughes, a GE Company​​​​​​​

• Insight on how digital twin applications and modeling can improve well placement accuracy and minimize personnel exposure.
• Learn more about the latest improvements in visualization technologies and simulators.
• Review progress on autonomous drilling rig technology.
• The Journey ahead to Data Driven Cognitive Cyber Drilling Systems: Early Kick Detection using Adaptive Analytics with Deconvoluted Downhole Accelerometer Data.

Come join us on April 19 at Landry’s Seafood Restaurant in The Woodlands, Texas from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. to network, view sponsored booths, talk to your customers and competitors or just come by to chill.  Hors-d'oeuvres and the first drink are on us.

"Spring is nature's way of saying "Let's Party"!" ~ Robin Williams

Good Advice. This is not your father’s business gathering, (more like a neighborhood BBQ) with seafood, and we don’t have to clean up afterward.

We are offering sponsorships, with booths for display and conversation both inside the dining room, on the patio overlooking the water or in a private area of the parking lot, (for large pieces of equipment that you can’t show off very often.  

If you are interested, please contact Cheryl Landwehr at [email protected].

After 4 successful years as the IADD Permian Basin Chapter, we have decided to start 2018 with a new identity and a new focus on drilling solutions that are specific to the Permian Basin.  The Permian Basin Association of Directional Drilling (PBADD) will remain an affiliated with the National IADD organization but entirely focus on the Permian Basin.

The first PBADD forum for 2018 titled “Slim Hole Solutions” was held on Wednesday February 21^st at the Midland Country Club in Midland, Texas.  The event had considerable support with sponsorships from several local operators and service companies. With respect to registration, 123 people registered with 110 in attendance.  This included 36 attendees from 12 different local operators and 78 new members. 

The three speaker panel represented their expertise and experiences from an Operators, Service Company and Manufacturer point of view.   Tim Smith, the North Delaware Basin Drilling Engineer Supervisor at Concho addressed the sub topic Why Slim Hole?, Scott W. Powell, the SME (Subject Matter Expert) for Sperry Drilling Motors discussed “Lateral Control vs. BHA Design” and  Mr. Jorge Rebellon, the Business Development and Applications Engineer for PV Fluid Products enlightened the audience with his presentation on “Tool Availability”.  Overall the content from these three speakers were engaging, technical and practical.

The PBADD is very excited for 2018 and this forum is just one example of timely discussions on what matters most to operators and service companies in the Permian Basin. 

Upcoming events for the Permian Basin Associations of Directional Drilling are as follows:

• March Madness Mixer on March 22^nd at Mulberry Café, 2101 W Wadley Ave #8, Midland Texas.  This will be a joint event with WEN (Women’s Energy Network).
• In April we plan to continue this educational series on “Slim Hole Solutions” as this theme has a broad range of sub-topics.  TBD
• The Basin Burnout community event will take place on September 22^nd, 2018.  More information including registration forms for cooking teams and event sponsors will go out next month.
• The final educational luncheon for the year will be held in late October.
• The yearly PBADD Christmas party will be held in early December.