12 March 2014 (Host: NOV)
DEA Technology Forum – 12 March 2014
LOCATION: NOV
5200 North Sam Houston Pkwy. W, Suite 100
Houston, TX 77086
Minutes:
The meeting was hosted by NOV at their 5200 North Sam Houston Pkwy. W, Houston, Texas facility. Ben Bloys, Chevron, opened the meeting. A representative with NOV shared a brief video on building safety and procedures.
The following presentations were made:
Well Control Considerations of MPD on Deepwater Rigs – Don Hannegan, P.E., Weatherford
Well Control Training – Josh Beaver, Wild Well Control
Overview of the IADC UBO/MPD Committee and Current Initiatives – David Pavel, IADC UBO/MPD Vice Chairman, AF Global
Ben Bloys announced DEA will become an IADC committee. More information to follow.
The committee took a moment to thank Ron Bland, Baker Hughes, for his years of service and participation in DEA and on the DEA Board.
Having no other business, the meeting was then adjourned.