
15 CPE’s are available. No prerequisites are required. IADC/SPE/PESA/IAGC Members Only.
IADC is registered with the Texas State Board of Public Accountancy as a CPE sponsor. This registration does not constitute an endorsement by the board as to the quality of our CPE program.
Welcome
Worldwide tax issues affecting the drilling and producing industry will be addressed at the IADC International Tax Seminar. IADC tax seminars are geared to both specialists and non-specialists. Continuing education credits will be offered for tax specialists. We are registered with the Texas State Board of Public Accountancy as a CPE sponsor. This registration does not constitute an endorsement by the board as to the quality of our CPE program.
2024 Event Demographics
Registrants by Job Title
- Management
- Library/Miscellaneous
- Training/Education
- Company Owner/Corporate Officer
- Completion Engineer
- Drilling and/or Completion Operations
- Complimentary
Attendees
Registrants by Company Type
- Equipment Manufacturer
- Land Drilling Contractor
- Land/Offshore Drilling Contractor
- Offshore Drilling Contractor
- Training
- Oilfield Service/Consultant
Registrants by Location
- Registrants
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Venue & Hotel
Thompson Dallas
The $30 destination fee will be waived for IADC attendees booking via the link above. It will show on the initial reservation, but it will not be charged at checkout.
Address 205 North Akard Street, Dallas, Texas, United States, 75201
Phone +1 469 320 1234
Negotiated Room Rate $339 (plus taxes/fees) *See note above for waved destination fee.
Single/Double Occupancy
Discounted rate available until Monday, 11 May 2025.
NOTE: Please make your room reservations directly with the hotel. Please be sure to mention IADC to obtain discounted rate.
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Registration Information
CPE’s are available. No prerequisites are required. IADC/SPE/PESA/IAGC Members Only.
IADC is registered with the Texas State Board of Public Accountancy as a CPE sponsor. This registration does not constitute an endorsement by the board as to the quality of our CPE program.
Registration Fee: Member $600 Non-member $765
Press Policy
Complimentary press registration is limited to one (1) person per company. This individual must be a titled editor, writer, reporter or other bona fide editorial representative of a legitimate industry or consumer publication. Publishers and sales and marketing specialists are excluded from this complimentary registration practice and must pay the full conference registration fee to attend an event.
No unauthorized photos, videos or recording allowed.
Recording in any form (audio, video, still photography, etc.) of presentations and/or speakers during sessions, poster presentations, workshops, etc., without the express written consent of IADC and the party to be recorded is strictly prohibited. *Those who do not comply with the Recording Equipment/Photo policy may be asked to leave the premises and barred from receiving complimentary press registration for future IADC events.
Press registration must be received 1 week prior to the event to ensure entrance. Members of the press will be identified with a green press ribbon attached to their name badge.
Need Help? registration@iadc.org / +1.713.292.1945
Wednesday, 4 June 2025
2:00–5:00 pm IADC Tax Committee Roundtable (Committee Members Only, Separate registration required)
Thursday, 5 June 2025
7:45 am Registration & Coffee Service National Ballroom Foyer
8:05 am Welcome & Opening Comments National Ballroom
- Stuart Vogt, Chairman, IADC Tax Committee; VP Corporate Tax, Transocean Ltd.
- Joe Lillis, Vice President of Policy, IADC
8:15 am US & Canada Tax Update: Bret Oliver, Partner US Energy Leader, PwC
In the rapidly evolving energy sector, staying ahead of tax developments is crucial for drilling contractors. Our presentation will highlight the latest tax updates impacting the energy industry in the U.S. and Canada. We will explore significant changes in both the U.S. and Canadian tax landscapes, focusing on how these changes affect your businesses. The presentation will encompass the U.S. policy outlook on tax and tariffs, as well as Canadian initiatives aimed at economic recovery and environmental sustainability. We will also discuss the implications of the OECD’s Pillar II and the latest responses from both Canada and the U.S. Join us to gain valuable insights for navigating the evolving tax terrain and ensuring compliance in this dynamic environment.
9:05 am ASC740 Guidance Update: Jenna Summer, Partner Washington National Tax Accounting for Income Tax, Hillary Swallen, Partner KPMG Houston Business Tax Services, KPMG
This session will include various items of relevance, but with a specific focus on the updated financial disclosure requirements under ASU 2023-09, effective for public companies in 10-K disclosures for 2025 and updates to quarterly disclosures being required in 2026 (for public calendar year filers). Will also include a discussion of presentation items relevant to structures common in the drilling industry.
9:55 am Coffee Break
10:25 am International Transfer Pricing Trends & Global Developments: Lauren Dangelmayr, Transfer Pricing Principal, PWC, Gene Tien, Principal Economist, Baker McKenzie, Jarrett Cosyns, Transfer Pricing Senior Manager, Anjit Bajwa, Transfer Pricing Principal, KPMG
This session will cover proposed and potential actions from the Trump administration and its subsequent implications for the industry and interaction with global rules. We will also cover global transfer pricing controversy trends and readiness with an emphasis on new sources of value creation within multinationals.
11:40 am Key Tax Developments for the Drilling Industry in West Africa: Faith Omekaodinma, Tax Director, PwC, Gilles de Vignemont, Partner, Vignemont Africa & Partners
Highlight of the latest tax updates impacting the drilling industry in West Africa. We will explore significant changes in Cameroon, Gabon, Congo, Ivory Coast and Nigeria, focusing on how these changes may affect your businesses. The session will be interactive and will include time for Q&A. Join us to gain valuable insights for navigating the evolving tax terrain and ensuring compliance in this dynamic environment.
12:10 pm Luncheon
US Foreign Tax Credits: Where Are We Now & Where Are We Going?: Brad LaBonte, Partner, McDermott Will & Emery
Recent developments in the US foreign tax credit rules are far-reaching but also come with practical applications for taxpayers. Gain insights on the creditability of foreign taxes, including Pillar Two taxes, foreign tax credit impacts of the proposed PTEP regulations, and recent notable case law.
1:30 pm Pillar Two Update: Leslie Coye, International Tax Senior Manager, Brian Ong, International Tax Senior Manager, Deloitte
Preparing for the upcoming Pillar Two compliance deadline including best practices to implement an optimal approach to complete global filings. Also considerations from the Administrative Guidance released in January 2025 that impact the GloBE Information Return (GIR) requirements and other items impacting the drilling community.
2:20 pm Brazilian Tax Reform and its impacts on Drilling Activities: Carolina Bottino, Tax Partner, Ivan Tauil, Tax Partner, Eduardo Telles, Tax Partner, Mayer Brown
In 2023 the National Congress approved, and the President of the Republic enacted, the final text of the Constitutional Amendment n. 132/2023, known as the Brazilian Tax Reform on consumption. The Constitutional Amendment requires that the Executive Branch present all bills to regulate the Tax Reform to the National Congress within 180 days after its enactment. On January, 16, 2025 Brazil’s president sanctioned Complementary Law No. 214/2025, which establishes the Tax and Contribution on Goods and Services (“IBS” and “CBS”), as well as the Selective Tax (IS). This panel intends to present an overview of this new regulation and its impacts for the drilling activity in 2026, when it becomes effective.
3:10 pm Coffee Break
3:30 pm A Brave New World: The Latest Tax Controversies: Rob Morris, Partner, Norton Rose Fulbright
Discussion of the complexities of current and emerging tax controversies, emphasizing key topics such as the IRS’s enforcement priorities, the IRS’s and courts’ evolving approaches to economic substance issues, transfer pricing, and other high-profile cases.
4:20 pm EU Pillar Two Considerations in Relation to Debt Financing & Debt Restructurings: Miklos Santa, Partner Tax Services, Alexandre Pouchard, Partner/Principal, Richard Kocsis, EY
A brief overview on the latest developments / updates on Pillar 2 implementation in the EU focusing on the most relevant jurisdictions for drillers. Then cover the latest trends how drillers can navigate the challenges / issues triggered by Pillar 2 in the most relevant jurisdictions with a special focus on debt financing and debt restructurings. Lastly we briefly address the main considerations related to BBC and holding structures as well concerning the relevant EU jurisdictions.
5:00 pm Welcoming Reception Sponsored by Norton Rose Fulbright National Ballroom
Friday, 6 June 2025
8:10 am Registration & Coffee Service National Ballroom Foyer
8:30 am Welcome & Opening Comments: Stuart Vogt, Chairman, IADC Tax Committee; VP Corporate Tax, Transocean Ltd
Moderator: Stuart Vogt, Chairman, IADC Tax Committee; Tax Director, Transocean Ltd
8:35 am TCJA Deja Vu All Over Again?: Jen Acuna, Principal Washington National Tax Federal Legislative and Regulatory Services, Chetan Vagholkar, Partner Houston International Tax, KPMG
With a [new] US president, but slim majorities in the House and Senate, what has and may happen on a US tax regulatory and legislative front in 2025?
9:10 am Latin America Tax Landscape: Rodrigo Ochoa, Partner, EY Mexico
Delve into the latest fiscal updates affecting the drilling industry across various jurisdictions in Latin America. The primary focus will be on the significant fiscal changes implemented in Colombia. We will also discuss the potential tax reforms/changes anticipated in Argentina. Additionally, we will provide an overview of the current fiscal and operational landscape for the drilling industry in Mexico and other countries in Latin America and the Caribbean.
10:00 am Coffee Break
10:30 am Cross-Border Tax Planning Considerations: Michael Wilder, Partner, Jonathan Lockhart, Partner, McDermott Will & Emery
This panel will cover select cross-border transactional issues, including issues related to Subpart F income, Global Intangible Low-Taxed Income, and repatriating funds earned offshore.
11:20 am Navigating the Changing Landscape in Australia: Oliver Marion, Tax Partner, PwC Australia
Australia is currently undergoing tax reform. This, together with increased compliance and tax governance expectations from the Australian Taxation Office (ATO), together with a focus on transfer pricing, Australia is fast becoming a complex jurisdiction to navigate for drillers.
11:55 am Asia Tax Update: Shanwu Yuan, International Tax Director, Baker Mackenzie
This session will discuss general tax trends in Asia, including developments that have affected incentives and rulings, and the tax audit/incentive environment across the region. Countries discussed will include Malaysia, Singapore, and China among others.
12:10 pm Luncheon
Generative AI & It’s Impact on Tax Departments: Ivan Roussev, Tax Technology & Transformation, EY
EY’s tax AI team will draw on seven years of applied AI experience in Tax for the Oil and Gas sector. They will demonstrate hands-on AI solutions for tax professionals, explore the future impact of AI on the tax profession, and share accessible AI tools that require no prior knowledge, investment, or experience to help you start or expand your use of Generative AI.
1:25 pm Industry Update: Transfer Pricing Considerations in Mergers & Acquisitions: Mayank Gautam, Managing Director, Nick Gaudioso, Senior Manager, Mariana Carmona, Manager, Deloitte
Amidst the ongoing industry consolidation, our presentation will provide an in-depth discussion of key transfer pricing issues. We will cover intercompany debt pricing and capacity, intercompany services and severance charges, rig and service contract valuation for restructuring purposes, synergy and/or divergence of operating models in merged enterprise and their TP implications, and strategic considerations surrounding intangible property ownership.
2:15 pm Europe Tax Update: How to Operate in a European Context: Alison Smith, Tax Director, Niels Muller, Partner, Energy Transition & Sustainable Energy, Hilde Thorstad, Advocate Partner, PwC
With the challenges faced in today’s world – energy security, transition, cost of living crisis, the industry continues to dominate the headlines and attract attention on a global scale. Governments across Europe have introduced a range of tax and regulatory measures to address some of these challenges. Our presentation will explore these key themes and why this is increasingly important for businesses in the offshore drilling sector and other offshore energy projects like offshore wind etc. We will also cover industry specific updates and developments from the key European offshore jurisdictions, including the Netherlands, Norway and the UK.
3:05 pm Adjournment: Stuart Vogt, Chairman, IADC Tax Committee; VP Corporate Tax, Transocean Ltd
Sponsorship
There are five levels of sponsoring: Diamond sponsors, Platinum Sponsors, Gold Sponsors, and Silver Sponsors. Event sponsorships are also available and will be categorized by monetary contribution with the appropriate level of sponsorship. Please find the benefits of the sponsor packages below. The conference sponsor will receive high profile recognition before, during and after the conference. IADC membership required to be eligible.
Diamond
$25,000
(10 Comps*)
Platinum
$15,000
(5 Comps*)
Gold
$10,000
(3 Comps*)
Silver
$5,000
(1 Comp*)
Event
Reception SOLD
(2 Comps*)
Event
Luncheon $15,000
(5 Comps*)
Event
Audio/Visuals $5,000
(1 Comp*)
Event
Coffee $5,000
(1 Comp*)