In a new editorial from the March/April issue of Drilling Contractor, IADC President Jason McFarland reflects on the Association’s 85th anniversary, with special focus on the dedicated Members who make up our Association and our industry.
McFarland provides some of IADC’s history, including its establishment in 1940 as the American Association of Oilwell Drilling Contractors. In the 1970s, the name changed to the International Association of Drilling Contractors, reflecting our expanding global presence and international scope.
At the heart of all of IADC’s accomplishments lies our Members. McFarland explains, “Their innovative ideas, coupled with their dedication to implementation, fuel industry progress; it’s their energy, time and commitment that propel this association. IADC has stood as both witness and catalyst to some of the most transformative changes in our industry’s history, powered by our membership.”
He then discusses current initiatives happening within the Association, including:
- IADC’s new Student Chapter Scholarship program
- A recent project to redesign the KREW (Knowledge Retention & Education for our Workforce) online learning system
- The inaugural IADC Geothermal Drilling Conference & Exhibition
- The recently launched IADC Geothermal Well Classification
In closing, McFarland states, “Together, we’ll ensure that the next chapter of our association’s history is as remarkable as the first 85 years.”
