Contracts Committee

Mission Statement

To promote clarity and efficiency in commercial documentation within the global drilling community and foster a wider understanding of contracts and risk management.

Committee Officers

  • Chairman: (Interim) Tyler Smith, Nabors
  • Vice Chairman, Land: Nominated – David Odom Harris, Patterson-UTI
  • Vice Chairman, Offshore: Mike McLeod, Noble
  • Vice Chairman, Industry Outreach:  Scott Gordon, Helmerich & Payne
  • Staff Liaison: Mike DuBose, IADC

 

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A member appointed by the Chairman of IADC will chair the Contracts Committee. The Committee Chairman may at his discretion appoint a reasonable number of Committee Vice-Chairmen to oversee specific disciplines or issues (e.g., onshore/offshore safety issues, environmental practices, specific regulatory issues, etc.)

General meetings are open to participants from all categories of IADC membership. The Chairman may invite non-members to attend when it furthers the interests of the Committee. At the discretion of the Chairman and IADC staff, the meeting or portions of the meeting may be exclusively reserved for drilling contractor members. Meetings will be held at such times and locations as may be selected by the Chairman with the advice of the Committee.

General meetings are open to participants from all categories of IADC membership. The Chairman may invite non-members to attend when it furthers the interests of the Committee. At the discretion of the Chairman and IADC staff, the meeting or portions of the meeting may be exclusively reserved for drilling contractor members. Meetings will be held at such times and locations as may be selected by the Chairman with the advice of the Committee.

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