Become a Member
Join our effort to improve industry performance by ensuring all drilling is undertaken safely, cleanly and efficiently. Together we can develop the solutions that our industry needs to prosper now and in the future.
IADC Membership Types
Contractor Companies who own and operate land or offshore drilling rigs
Producer Companies exploring for and producing oil, natural gas, or geothermal energy
Associate Service companies, equipment manufacturers, consultants, and academic and/or training institutions
Well Servicing Companies who own and operate well servicing equipment
NEW! Professional Individuals with industry experience who are self-employed, in transition between companies, or recent graduates who were Members of an IADC student Chapter
NEW! Advocacy Individuals who wish to engage directly with IADC’s Political Action Committee (PAC) – DrillersPAC
Contractor Membership
Contractor Membership is reserved for contract-drilling firms, whether on land or offshore. Well Servicing Members must own and operate only well servicing equipment.
Dues depend on type and capability of rig fleet, as shown in the tables below.
Minimum dues: $800. Maximum dues: $75,000. Dues are shown in U.S. dollars.
Land Rigs
| Rig Type | Annual Dues |
|---|---|
| 0-14,999 ft. | $200/rig |
| 15,000+ ft. | $200/rig |
| Workover | $100/rig |
| Coiled Tubing | $100/rig |
| Coiled Tubing Workover | $100/rig |
Inland Barges
| Rig Type | Annual Dues |
|---|---|
| Drilling | $350/rig |
| Workover | $350/rig |
| Coiled Tubing | $100/rig |
Offshore Rigs
| Rig Type | Annual Dues |
|---|---|
| Offshore Mobile | $1,800/rig |
| Drillship | $1,800/rig |
| Semi-submersible | $1,800/rig |
| Submersible | $1,800/rig |
| Jack-up | $1,800/rig |
| Tender | $1,800/rig |
| Mobile Offshore Production Units (MOPUs) | $1,800/rig |
| Platform | $400/rig |
| Workover | $300/rig |
| Platform Workover | $300/rig |
| Offshore Jack-up Accommodation | $300/rig |
Producer Membership
Producer Membership is open to all energy-producing companies.
Dues are based on the size of the company, as determined by overall production rate from most recent prior year (measured in barrels of oil equivalent per day).
Dues are shown in U.S. Dollars.
| Producer Classification | Annual Dues |
|---|---|
| Production in excess of 1 million boe/day | $50,000 |
| Production up to 1m boe/day | $35,000 |
| Production up to 500k boe/day | $20,000 |
| Production up to 250k boe/day | $10,000 |
| Production less than 100k boe/day | $7,000 |
Associate Membership
Associate Membership is available to manufacturers, suppliers, consultants, educators, oilfield-service firms and others with a professional or commercial interest in the upstream energy industry.
The dues structure depends on the type and size of the company, as shown in the table below.
Dues are shown in U.S. Dollars.
| Associate Classification | Annual Dues |
|---|---|
| One location and up to 15 employees (1 membership directory listing) | $550 |
| One location and more than 15 employees; 2 to 5 locations; single branch of a large corporation (Up to 5 membership directory listings) | $800 |
| Firms who conduct less than 50% of their business in the drilling industry and with 6 or more locations (Up to 10 membership directory listings) | $1,500 |
| Firms who conduct more than 50% of their business in the drilling industry and with 6 or more locations (Up to 10 membership directory listings) | $5,000 |
| Training schools and universities. (1 membership directory listing) | $500 |
Well Servicing Membership
Well Servicing Membership is available to companies who own and operate well servicing equipment.
Minimum dues: $800. Maximum dues: $50,000. Dues are shown in U.S. Dollars.
Land Rigs
| Rig Type | Annual Dues |
|---|---|
| Workover | $100/rig |
| Coiled Tubing | $100/rig |
| Coiled Tubing Workover | $100/rig |
Inland Barges
| Rig Type | Annual Dues |
|---|---|
| Workover | $350/rig |
| Coiled Tubing | $100/rig |
Offshore Rigs
| Rig Type | Annual Dues |
|---|---|
| Platform | $400/rig |
| Workover | $300/rig |
| Platform Workover | $300/rig |
| Offshore Jack-up Accommodation | $300/rig |
Professional Membership
Professional Membership is available to individuals with industry experience who are self-employed and/or sole proprietors, in transition between companies, or recent graduates who were Members of an IADC student chapter at their college or university.
This type of Membership is not available to individuals who work for a current IADC Member company.
Dues: $300 per calendar year. Dues are shown in U.S. Dollars.
Requirements
- Prior industry professional experience
- Participation in at least one IADC committee
- Referral letter may be required if individual is unknown to IADC
- Self-employed / sole proprietor (may not be employed by current IADC Member company)
Benefits
- Access to Member pricing for all conferences and technical publications
- Digital listing in Membership Directory
- Maintain professional contacts and continue industry participation
Advocacy Membership
Advocacy Membership is available to individuals who wish to engage directly with IADC’s Political Action Committee, DrillersPAC. PAC funds are used strategically to advance IADC’s advocacy efforts with policy makers who support the industry.
This type of Membership is completely separate from any other Membership category.
Requirements
- Individuals must be a United States citizen or permanent resident (green card holder), and may work in any industry or for any company
Benefits
- Offers a direct method to support the industry and IADC politically
- Eligibility to receive Invitations to DrillersPAC events, such as skeet shoots, golf outings, dinners, and raffles
- Eligibility to receive promotional prizes and gear