Register Now for the IADC Drilling Onshore Conference and Exhibition May 16, 2024 – Houston

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IADC’S DRILLING ONSHORE CONFERENCE & EXHIBITION is the only event specifically targeting onshore drilling operations. Drilling Onshore, with its top speakers and panels, explores issues affecting the onshore drilling industry, including technology, management, perspectives on future onshore activity and regulation. The conference will be held at the Hyatt Regency Houston West on 16 May 2024.

Thursday, 16 May
7:00 am Registration, Coffee Service & Exhibit Viewing Sponsored by Pason Systems Texas Ballroom & Foyer

7:15 am Speaker Briefing (Speakers, Moderators & Session Chairs only) Texas Ballroom 5-7

8:00 am Introduction & Welcoming Remarks Texas Ballroom 5-7

Thad Dunham, Sr Director, Government & Industry Affairs – Operations, IADC
Gene Stahl, IADC Division VP North America Onshore; President, Drilling Operations, Precision Drilling
8:15 am Market Outlook
Session Chair: Gene Stahl, IADC Division VP North America Onshore; President, Drilling Operations, Precision Drilling

Sherry Liu Hazlitt, Vice President – Land Rigs, Rystad Energy
Douglas Becker, Equity Research, Capital One Securities
9:15 am Coffee Service & Exhibit Viewing Sponsored by Pason Systems

9:45 am Drilling Contractors Panel
Moderator: Tim McGarity, Director GA & LAM, NOV
Operations leadership from various drilling contractors will discuss current industry matters.

Greg Hudson, Vice President of Operations, Cactus Drilling
Mike Lennox, Sr Vice President, U.S. Land Operations, Helmerich & Payne
Ryan Hessler, Vice President of Operations, Unit Drilling
10:45 am MPD Lessons Learned
Session Chair: Dan Hoffarth, CEO, Citadel Drilling
Speakers will define what MPD means, what it is and isn’t, give a primer & case study, and explain why customers are using it.

Robert Howell, MPD Technical Advisor, Pruitt Tool & Supply
John Alexander, Drilling Manager, GeoSouthern Operating
11:45 am Luncheon & Exhibit Viewing Lakeview

1:00 pm Diesel Displacement
Moderator: Hal Bettis, Rig Specialist, Wells Execution, Chevron
A discussion on alternative power sources – highline, natural gas blending, battery, hydrogen, and fuel substitutes. Speakers will share relevant information and discuss the pros and cons of each power source.

Michael Weidenfeller, Product Strategy & Definition Manager, Caterpillar Oil & Gas
Marcel Snijder, Sr Product Development Manager, Patterson-UTI Drilling Company
Hugo Salinas, Sr. Manager, Electrical Systems and Evergreen Services, Precision Drilling
2:00 pm Geothermal
Moderator: John Williams, Director, Sales and Marketing, Unit Drilling
Speakers will discuss the emerging geothermal landscape. Topics include drilling project results, technical challenges and leveraging innovation to access geothermal resources.

Elliot Howard, Drilling Engineering Manager, Fervo
Shaun Toralde, Global Segment Leader Geothermal, Weatherford
Tamas Csrefko, Business Development Manager, ET, Nabors
3:00 pm Coffee Service & Exhibit Viewing Sponsored by Pason Systems

3:15 pm Evolving Technologies
Session Chair: Robert Dugal, Vice President Sales & Product Development, American Block

Lessons Learned from Scaling Connection Process Automation: Chris Christopher, Sr Product Development Manager, Patterson-UTI Drilling Company
In 2023 this drilling contractor partnered with two operators drilling in the Permian Basin to develop a platform to automate the connection process. This session will discuss this contractor’s journey to scale the product to over 30 rigs, while maintaining consistent and effective utilization of the product.

Operational Process Automation: Utilizing Automation to Achieve Consistency of Execution Fully Optimizing the Connection Process: Brandon Rosler, Operations Manager – Performance Products, Nabors Drilling Solutions
Collaborative efforts among competitors are crucial for large-scale implementation, fostering industry competitiveness. This session will explain how two drilling contractors implemented automation to yield significant time savings, contributing to profitability and prolonged project success, while simultaneously addressing workforce challenges.

Navigating Change: Uniting for Safety, Efficiency, and Innovation in Drilling Technology Adoption: Trey Adams, Sr VP, Marketing, Sales & Digital Operations, Helmerich & Payne, Subodh Saxena, Sr VP, Nabors Drilling Solutions
Automation plays a vital role in the future of our industry and is in increasingly high demand from operators. As two examples of contractors who have been early adopters of automation, there are lessons learned that H&P and Nabors can share with other contractors to avoid pitfalls, effectively manage change and prepare their workforce for the new drilling landscape.

4:15 pm Operators Outlook
Moderator: Scott Gordon, Consultant, Nicklos Drilling
Operators will address their safety challenges, how they are spending/budget plans, capital investment, and their drilling outlook.

Jillian Jopling, Sr VP Operations, lower 48, Hilcorp
Steve Hassmann, General Manager, Wells Execution, Chevron
Dustin Claiborne, Executive Director, Trinity Operating
Sam Kyte, D&C Engineer, UpCurve Energy
5:15 Adjournment: Gene Stahl, IADC Division VP North America Onshore; President, Drilling Operations, Precision Drilling