The 2026 Permian Basin Contractor Forum was hosted on the evening of 3 June by the IADC Permian Basin Chapter. Members gathered at the Bush Convention Center in Midland, Texas, to hear from a strong panel of industry leaders offering valuable perspectives on the current landscape and future of drilling in the Permian Basin.
Special thanks to the panelists:
- Clay Hebert, H&P
- Isaac Cabrera, Nabors
- Greg Hudson, Cactus
- Brandon Benedict, Patterson
- Nial Shepherd, Ensign
- Robert Houston, Precision
- Jared Blong, Octane Energy (moderator)
According to 2026 Permian Basin Chapter Chair Jeff Guess, “As my first year as Chapter President, I’m thankful for everyone who attended, our panelists who shared their insights, our sponsors, and my team who helped make this event possible. Events like this continue to get better every year because of the engagement and support from our industry. Thank you to everyone who played a part in making it another great evening!”
