IADC to Present Well Control Training Program at OTC
The International Association of Drilling Contractors (IADC) will announce a new industry well control training program at Offshore Technology Conference (OTC) Houston on Wednesday, May 6. The new WellSharp program represents a collaborative, industry-led effort to completely redefine well control training and assessment. According to IADC, the program emphasizes rigorous training for every person with well control responsibilities, whether office-based or rig-based. Trainees gain more in-depth knowledge, well-honed role-specific skills, and a greater confidence that they know what to do to
IADC Presents Sea Safety Awards
The International Association of Drilling Contractors (IADC), North Sea Chapter once again recognized the very best in safety performance at its annual Safety Awards Ceremony held in Aberdeen. Julian Hall of Ensco, North Sea Chapter Chairman, said that it was important to recognize the contributions of individuals, teams and companies to the continuing safety of the industry. “It has not been an easy year, with safety dominated by understandable concerns regarding helicpter reliability. “Particular thanks should be given to Step Change in Safety’s Helicopter Safety
Industry Research into Oil and Gas Skills
study is being led and managed by OPITO – the skills for oil and gas organization – on behalf of industry and in partnership with Aberdeen & Grampian Chamber of Commerce, Decom North Sea, the Engineering Construction Industry Training Board (ECITB), Energy North, the International Association of Drilling Contractors (IADC) – North Sea Chapter, the Offshore Contractors Association (OCA), Oil & Gas UK and Subsea UK. “Skill shortages have been identified as one of the biggest challenges facing the industry and while we have seen a number of reports authored over the last
February 2025
