The IADC Southern Arabian Peninsula Chapter (SAPC) continues to deliver meaningful opportunities to Members in the region through its dedication to organizing impactful forums and gatherings.
17 & 18 April – IADC SAPC 27th Annual Golf Tournament
The Chapter’s annual golf tournament drew 500+ golfers and 1,500+ guests at the gala dinner! With 85 Member companies involved, this event served as an excellent occasion for networking and camaraderie across the industry. The Red Hot Chilli Pipers were the surprise main performance at the gala dinner.
15 May – Mental Health Awareness | Your Mind Matters
The Chapter hosted an informative session at Topgolf that was a meaningful step forward in keeping the conversation around mental wellbeing alive within our industry. Anna White from The LightHouse Arabia gave an engaging presentation that served as a powerful reminder that mental health deserves just as much attention as physical safety.
23 May – Liter of Light Workshop
This was an exciting hands-on initiative where IADC SAPC Members came together to build solar-powered lamps for communities without access to electricity.
23 May: Q2 Chapter Meeting & 2024 Safety Awards
This event was held at Le Royal Meridien Beach Resort & Spa in Dubai. There were 2 exceptional guest speakers: Gianluigi Moroni presented on “A Disruptive Approach to Human Performance Improvement,” and Kelly Lundberg shared insights on “How to Build a Personal Brand That Lasts.”
Congratulations to the 2024 Safety Awards winners!
- Best Recordable Incident Rate – Drilling Contractors:
- Offshore: Foresight Offshore Drilling Limited S.A.
- Onshore: Ensign Energy Services
- Best Recordable Incident Rate – Individual Rigs:
- Offshore Rig: LES-HAT, Gulf Drilling International
- Onshore Rig: T-264, Helmerich & Payne (H&P)
- Consecutive Years Recordable Incident-Free – Individual Rigs:
- Offshore Rig: Al-Wajba, Gulf Drilling International
- Onshore Rig: T-872, Helmerich & Payne (H&P)
- Best Safety Initiative Awards – Drilling Contractors:
- Highly Commendable: Shelf Drilling
- Winner: Vantage Drilling
- Best Safety Initiative Awards – Non-Drilling Contractors:
- Highly Commendable (<250 employees): Craig International
- Winner (<250 employees): Orga BV
- Highly Commendable (>250 employees): Axess Middle East DMCC
- Winner (>250 employees): Lamprell Energy Limited
- Individual Contribution Award:
- Honourable Mention: Rafiq Ahmad Zargar, Noble
- Winner: Nikhil Korgaokar, Borr Drilling
