Featured Event - Annual Technology Forum featuring Mud Motors |
Three years ago, the IADD hosted its first Annual Technology Forum in Bastrop,
Texas, featuring mud motors. Since that event, the industry has gone through numerous changes, but what hasn’t changed is the backbone, perseverance and can-do attitude of the directional industry. We’re seeing stronger, more powerful power sections; longer, more demanding laterals; greater ROP demands; and the need for more cost-effective drilling. All of these have shaped the state of the industry
today. Where do we go from here? Will the rotary steerable finally supplant the mud motor? Will longer lateral sections outstrip the ability for a motor to steer? Are there new developments that will change how we drill with motors? Join us at the 2018 Annual Technology Forum, featuring mud motors, where you’ll hear from leading
experts in this area as we discuss the above questions, as well as many other subjects. Prior to the forum, we will host a one-day training course on the fundamentals of mud motors, taught by Dr. Robello Samuel. MUD MOTOR COURSE DETAILS - Wednesday, October 31, 2018, 8:30 a.m. - 4:30
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- Hilton Houston North: 12400 Greenspoint Dr., Houston, TX 77060
- Members: $250; Nonmembers: $295; includes the course, lunch and the Positive Displacement Motor: Theory and Applications color textbook (435 pages) by Dr. Robello Samuel (Author)
ANNUAL TECHNOLOGY FORUM DETAILS - Thursday, November 1, 2018, 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
- Friday, November 2, 2018, 8:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
- Hilton Houston North: 12400 Greenspoint Dr., Houston, TX 77060
- Both days: Members: $495; Nonmembers: $575;
- One day pass: Members: $250 Nonmembers: $290
- Take an additional $50 off registration for the Annual Forum if you register for the mud motor course as well
IADD has secured a special room rate ($109) with the Hilton Houston North facility for the Annual Technology Forum. To book a room at this rate, please click here. SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES If you are interested in participating in this event—as a speaker,
participant or sponsor—please contact wendy@graymattermktg.com.
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October Monthly Luncheon - Case Study on Rotary Steerables |
The application of Rotary Steerable Systems (RSS) has developed to a point where the successful completion of long reach horizontal wells (10000 ft and above) require the deployment of an auto-steering drilling system. Improved wellbore quality and a reduction in torque and drag have enabled operators to continue to extend the horizontal pay zone of their production wells. Historically the development of RSS has been the domain of large service companies and a number of operators that were able to deploy the financial and technical resources to generate technical solutions that represent the available portfolio today... Read More
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Mud Motor 101: Training Course |
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We're excited to partner with Dr. Robello Samuel to present an in-person mud motor course training session. The price of the class includes a copy of the Positive Displacement Motor: Theory and Applications color textbook, which is authored by Dr. Robello Samuel. The training session will precede the IADD Annual Technology Forum, featuring Mud Motors (Nov 1 & 2) Read More
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We welcome you to join us as we continue with our traditional full 10 course Clay Shoot competition, there will be great prizes & door prizes. We will have our TTS Sporting Clays event this year on December 7, 2018 at the Blackwood Gun Club in Conroe... Read More
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Did you know that you can let IADD know about any special requirements you have when attending one of our events? If you have allergies to fish, are on a non-meat diet or need assistance with seating…all these can be communicated to us at the time of your registration for the event. Read More
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Sponsor Spotlight - Winchester Interconnect Announces the Acquisition of W-Technology |
Winchester Interconnect Corporation, a
portfolio company of Snow Phipps Group, announced today that it has successfully completed the acquisition of W-Technology Inc. Headquartered in Houston, TX, W-Tech specializes in the design and development of rotatable and molded connectors, precision-machined components, and specialized cable assemblies. "W-Tech expands Winchester's product breadth and provides access to new customers in the
oil and gas end markets," said Kevin Perhamus, CEO of Winchester. "We are excited to work with the company's strong management team to drive future growth across the combined platform."
Interview with Shelly Cory, Baker Hughes, a GE Company |
In this short video, we interviewed Shelly Cory, from Baker Hughes, a GE
Company. To view the video, please click the button below.
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Production in the Permian is growing at an unprecedented pace. Takeaway is the biggest story in the Basin right now. The constraint in capacity is an issue that concerns all participants - which pipelines are being built and what's planned for the future are some of the biggest questions that need answering before more investment takes
place. At a time when record production in the Permian Basin has led to capacity constraints and bottlenecks, companies are on the lookout for solutions in terms of trucking, pipelines, rail is desirable for them.
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SparkCognition: Time Machine 2018 |
Time Machine is your passport to the future. SparkCognition's annual summit brings together world-leading creative minds in technology, government, industry, and academia to debate the most pressing issue of our time: artificial intelligence. How will AI shape the future of society, and how do we prepare ourselves to thrive in this new world? Join us at Time Machine to reimagine the future—and be part of
creating it. IADD members will receive 10% off their ticket price with the discount code SparkMemberships.
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Recent Articles and News: |
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Scientific Drilling International has announced the commercialization of its HALO high-performance rotary steerable system. The cost-efficient HALO system combines enhanced lateral and proportional steering control with a single integrated collar and high-performance capabilities to help operators optimize wellbore placement, reduce handling time and risk, and improve overall drilling time.... Read More
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Oil output from seven major shale formations in the United States is expected to rise by 79,000 barrels per day to 7.6 million bpd in October, the U.S. Energy Information Administration said Monday... Read More
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When a cement plug is placed off-bottom in a wellbore, it is quite common that it is not found where it is expected. But even if it is, the cement plug is often too soft or fails to provide hydraulic seal. Normally, this is due to contamination of the cement - aka 'green cement'... Read More
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International Chapter |
*December 7th
- Annual Clay Shoot, Blackwood Gun Club, 11400 FM 2854 Rd., Conroe, TX, 77304 Luncheons *Monthly Luncheons are normally hosted on the 4th Thursday of every month |
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