Industry News & Resources

14 May 2019

IADC Comments on Lebanese Petroleum Authority’s Environmental Strategy Assessment

The Lebanese Petroleum Authority (LPA) recently issued a draft Environmental Strategy Assessment, which will likely contribute to a regulatory framework for the country’s burgeoning offshore oil and gas operations
2 May 2019

IADC Disappointed in House Committee Vote Regarding ANWR

“Opening a portion of ANWR to oil and gas development and production has been a goal of IADC’s since the 1980s as it represents an extraordinary opportunity to responsibly develop the vast resources that the area is believed to contain. Therefore, IADC is disappointed by today’s vote in the House Natural Resources Committee that attempts to block future development of ANWR.
2 May 2019

IADC Praises Senate Confirmation of David Bernhardt as Secretary of Interior

“As Secretary of the Interior, David Bernhardt’s mandate will be to develop the tremendous natural resources within the U.S., and to ensure that this is done in a safe and environmentally sound manner.
2 May 2019

IADC Joins Coalition to Support Congressional Passage of the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement

To advocate for the swift passage of the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) during the 116th Congress, the International Association of Drilling Contractors (IADC) has joined the Pass USMCA Coalition.
2 May 2019

IADC Praises Nomination of David Bernhardt to Lead Department of Interior

“IADC welcomes the nomination of David Bernhardt to serve as the next Secretary at the Department of Interior. Given his background and depth of knowledge, coupled with his interim leadership at Interior, we believe that Mr. Bernhardt is deeply committed to managing the development of the tremendous natural resources within the U.S., with a focus on ensuring that work is done in a safe and environmentally sound manner.
2 May 2019

IADC Recognizes Trent Latshaw, President of Latshaw Drilling, with 2018 Contractor of the Year Award

he International Association of Drilling Contractors (IADC) presented its Contractor of the Year Award to Trent Latshaw, President of Latshaw Drilling Co., during last week’s IADC Annual General Meeting in New Orleans, Louisiana.