IADC DEC Tech Forum – “Is the Juice Always Worth the Squeeze for MPD?”

Meeting & Venue Details

All times listed are central (17:00 Houston)

Join the IADC Drilling Engineers Committee at Eureka Heights Brew Co. on 2 September for a pub-based debate and networking happy hour

The IADC Drilling Engineers Committee will hold its Q3 2026 tech forum on the afternoon of Wednesday, September 2nd, at Eureka Heights Brew Co. at 941 W. 18^th St, Houston, TX 77008. Drinks and light bites will be available on a first-come first-serve basis, sponsored by Weatherford and Stasis Drilling! The event will be in person only. Seats are limited, so register now to save your spot! All drilling industry professionals are welcome, not just drilling engineers!

Agenda:

1-1:30pm Check-in and networking

1:30-4pm Pub-based debate: Is the Juice Always Worth the Squeeze for MPD?

• Panel discussion featuring Eric van Oort, UT Austin; Nick Ward, Stena Drilling; Chris Stewart, Weatherford; Nathan Vargas, Stasis Drilling; and Dennis Moore.
• Interactive debate: 10-minute views and rebuttals
• Audience trivia quiz: Two copies of “Managed Pressure Drilling: Fundamentals, Methods and Applications” ($200 value) to be given out

4-5pm Happy Hour

For more information, contact Linda Hsieh, linda.hsieh@iadc.org, +1-713-292-1945, ext 219.

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