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SUMMARY:Register Now for the American Association of Drilling Engineers (AADE Houston) FMG Meeting – Feb 19, 2026 –
DESCRIPTION:Registration is now open for the next AADE Houston Fluids Management Group (FMG) meeting. Current AADE members may attend at no cost; however, reservations are required.\nEvent Details\n\nDate: Thursday, February 19, 2026\nTime: 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM\nCheck-In: Begins at 12:45 PM (Note: New Start Time)\nProfessional Development: Up to 2 PDH credits for full attendance\n\nLocation\nNorris Conference Center – CityCentre (Elm Room)\n816 Town & Country Blvd., Suite 210\nHouston, TX 77024\nCorner of IH-10 West & Beltway 8\nProgram Topic\nManaging Pressures in Depleted Environments\nSpeakers & Presentations\nMatt Kvalo, P.E.\nVice President, Engineering & Technology – Stasis Drilling Solutions\nPresentation: “MPD & Mud: Where Pressure Management Meets Fluid System Performance”\nThis presentation introduces the fundamentals of Managed Pressure Drilling (MPD) and explores how mud systems directly influence MPD performance. Topics include system management, communication, pill design and placement, interface volumes, floating casing considerations, cementing strategies, and mud optimization opportunities. Attendees will gain practical guidance on improving MPD execution and drilling consistency.\nCharlie Bellinger\nPrecision Air Drilling Services, Inc.\nPresentation: “Air Drilling Practices”\nThis session provides a comprehensive overview of compressible drilling fluids, including air, mist, foam, and aerated systems. Topics include fluid classification, foam chemistry, lifting capacity, rheology, corrosion risks, equipment setup, and recycling methods to improve efficiency, reduce costs, and enhance wellbore performance.\nNate Hutchings, Ph.D.\nPresident & Chief Operating Officer – The RheoVest Companies\nPresentation: “Denoising ‘Light Fluids’, ‘Aphrons’, and ‘Diverters’”\nThis discussion addresses the growing complexity of drilling and intervention strategies in low-pressure and depleted wells. Dr. Hutchings will clarify emerging fluid solutions and help operators determine when and how to apply various technologies based on specific well parameters.\nRegistration & Cost\n\nAADE Members: Free\nNon-Members: $15\n\nNon-members may join or renew AADE membership prior to registration to attend this meeting and all subsequent DTC meetings at no cost.\nParking Information\nComplimentary parking is available at the Norris CityCentre facility. Attendees are encouraged to park in the garage attached to the Norris Conference Center (enter from Beltway 8). Follow signage to the third level and the NCC entrance. Please avoid spaces marked as reserved for other tenants.\nWe look forward to seeing you at this technical and informative FMG meeting.\n
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LOCATION:816 Town & Country Blvd. Suite 210 Elm Room, Houston, Texas 77024
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