IADC YEAR IN REVIEW • IADC CONNECTION
IADC sponsored students from the University of Louisiana and the University of North Dakota to attend the 2022 IADC Ad-
vanced Rig Technology Conference in Austin, Texas.
drilling companies and over 30 members of Congress, the Biden
Administration and industry allies.
Continued engaging with key industry groups, including ongo-
ing participation in the Federal Lands Coalition, which met with
the US Department of Energy’s Deputy Secretary David Turk.
Sent letters and submitted comments with allied trade groups/
organizations to a variety of entities regarding an array of con-
cerns.
Contributed to Rep. Fred Keller’s resolution (H.Res.1101) suggest-
ing the federal government increase production of domestic oil
and natural gas via drilling.
Used DrillersPAC funds to support 22 federal and state can-
didates in both parties, creating dozens of interactions between
IADC member company executives and key policymakers.
Met with members of the Texas Railroad Commission to dis-
cuss state-level issues affecting drilling contractors.
Kept members informed of Congressional matters with month-
ly updates in IADC’s DrillBits Newsletter.
Played a key role in organizing onsite visits with IADC mem-
bers and key policymakers. Examples include a Transocean
offshore rig visit to increase general knowledge and awareness of
how the industry operates and provides energy to the world, and a
facility tour and policy discussion hosted by Cactus Drilling with
Oklahoma Congresswoman Stephanie Bice.
Participated in a land rig visit with 100 elementary and middle
school teachers, facilitated by the Oklahoma Energy Resources
Board.
Continued involvement and leadership in safety through par-
ticipation in the Onshore Safety Alliance Executive Steering
Committee and presenting to the National Institute of Occupational
Safety and Health.
Attended an event with US Secretary of Energy Jennifer
Granholm and Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner announcing a
government program to promote geothermal energy development.
Sponsored the 2022 Guyana Basins Summit with partner trade
organizations and participated on an SME regulatory panel and
moderated an “operator insight” panel.
International Development
The primary purpose of the IADC International Development
team is to represent IADC and the interests of our members around
the world. This is made possible by a network of regional repre-
sentatives who serve as local advocates and foster connection
and collaboration amongst members in Europe, the UK, Brazil, the
Middle East, Asia Pacific, Australasia and Latin America.
Another core component of IADC’s international network is
the association’s 10 regional chapters outside the United States.
Chapter activity has been steadily increasing in many regions,
and some chapters held in-person meetings this year for the first
time since before the pandemic.
IADC’s International Development team focused on advocating
for drilling contractors via a variety of projects and initiatives,
while continuing to develop relationships with local government
officials, regulators and other industry organizations. Recent
examples of such efforts include:
Hosted part three of cyclone/hurricane webinar series, in con-
junction with the IADC South Central Asia (SCA) Chapter. Attended
by 125 participants, including IADC SCA Chapter Chairman and
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