AKITA Drilling Ltd., an IADC Member company, recently hosted U.S. Senator Ted Cruz, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Lee Zeldin, and IADC Senior Director of Government & Industry Affairs Operations Thad Dunham at AKITA Rig 801 in Midland, Texas.
Cruz and Zeldin first toured a gas operating facility before arriving at the AKITA drilling site. The visit marked Administrator Zeldin’s first experience on a drilling rig, providing him a valuable opportunity to witness safe operations firsthand, including observing a pipe connection procedure. The AKITA crew demonstrated professional excellence while engaging with their guests and showcasing the facility’s operations.
These site visits play a crucial role in educating government officials who shape industry regulations, allowing them to gain practical understanding of drilling operations and safety protocols. The AKITA visit represented just one stop during Cruz and Zeldin’s press tour throughout the region.
Following their industry tours, Senator Cruz and Administrator Zeldin held a press conference where they discussed the strategic importance of American energy, among other key policy matters.
IADC extends sincere appreciation to AKITA Drilling for their exceptional representation of the drilling industry and for fostering meaningful connections with government leadership that benefit our entire sector.
