IADC Geothermal Committee
Mission Statement
The Geothermal Committee aims to enhance the pivotal role of the drilling industry in expediting geothermal energy development by utilizing its vast experience. Serving as a forum and bridge for industry practitioners, it seeks to ensure a safe, sustainable, and efficient model of well construction for the geothermal sector to provide renewable, stable, and affordable energy anywhere in the world.
Officers
Chairman
Scott Farmer, Helmerich & Payne Inc.
Vice Chairman
Shaun Toralde, Weatherford
Staff Liaison
Lars Nydahl Jorgensen, IADC
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Meetings are open to IADC members.
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Committee Structure
A member appointed by the Chairman of IADC will chair the IADC Geothermal Committee. The Committee Chairman may at his discretion appoint a reasonable number of Committee Vice-Chairmen to oversee specific disciplines or issues (e.g., onshore/offshore safety issues, environmental practices, specific regulatory issues, etc.)
General meetings are open to participants from all categories of IADC membership. The Chairman may invite non-members to attend when it furthers the interests of the Committee. At the discretion of the Chairman and IADC staff, the meeting or portions of the meeting may be exclusively reserved for drilling contractor members. Meetings will be held at such times and locations as may be selected by the Chairman with the advice of the Committee.
IADC Committee activities are governed by IADC’s Antitrust Policy and Guidelines. IADC Technical Committee meetings are not open to the Press.
Meeting Minutes
Meeting Schedule
| Date | Function | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 9 January 2024 | Committee Meeting | Virtual |
| 13 February 2024 | Committee Meeting | Virtual |
| 12 March 2024 | Committee Meeting | Virtual |
| 9 April 2024 | Committee Meeting | Virtual |
| 14 May 2024 | Committee Meeting | Virtual |
| 13 August 2024 | Committee Meeting | Virtual |
| 10 September 2024 | Committee Meeting | Virtual |
| 8 October 2024 | Committee Meeting | Virtual |
| 8 November 2024 | Committee Meeting | Virtual |
| 3 December 2024 | Committee Meeting | Virtual |
Committee Meetings Policy
General meetings are open to participants from all categories of IADC membership. The Chairman may invite non-members to attend when it furthers the interests of the Committee. At the discretion of the Chairman and IADC staff, the meeting or portions of the meeting may be exclusively reserved for drilling contractor members. Meetings will be held at such times and locations as may be selected by the Chairman with the advice of the Committee.
All dates and times are subject to change.
| Date | Function | Location |
| 8 October 2024 | Geothermal Committee Meeting | Virtual Meeting |
| 10 September 2024 | Geothermal Committee Meeting | Virtual Meeting |
| 13 August 2024 | Geothermal Committee Meeting | Virtual Meeting |
| 16 July 2024 | Geothermal Committee Meeting | Virtual Meeting |
| 11 June 2024 | Geothermal Committee Meeting | Virtual Meeting |
| 14 May 2024 | Geothermal Committee Meeting | Virtual Meeting |
| 9 April 2024 | Geothermal Committee Meeting | Virtual Meeting |
| 12 March 2024 | Geothermal Committee Meeting | Virtual Meeting |
| 13 February 2024 | Geothermal Committee Meeting | Virtual Meeting |
| 9 January 2024 | Geothermal Committee Meeting | Virtual Meeting |