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AADE Houston IETG Meeting
When: Mar 22, 2022 @ 1:30 PM
Attend In-Person OR Virtually!
DATE: Tuesday, Mar 22, 2022 - 1:30 PM - 4:30 PM
LOCATION: Embassy Suites - Houston Energy Corridor, 11730 Katy Freeway, Houston, TX 77079. Kirkwood Exit next door to TechnipFMC.
COST: Member: Free to attend / Non-member: $15
Non-members have the option to join as a member or renew your membership before registering, then the meeting cost will be free as well as all subsequent DTC meetings for 2022. If you register for virtual attendance, the meeting link will be sent within 24 hours of the meeting date.
Program Topic: “New Advances in Bit Technology”
SPEAKERS
1. Aron Deen, EVP Engineering & Technology – Varel Energy Solutions
Presenting – “Greater Power, Greater Responsibility”
In contrast to the last few decades of PDC bit development focused on increasing bit durability and mechanical rock failure, inefficient cuttings evacuation and cooling have become predominant performance limiters. Varel Energy Solutions is dedicating significant R&D resources to extending these performance limiters.
Aron Deen serves on the Varel Energy Solutions executive management team, leading engineering and technology for the company. Aron has been in the oil and gas industry for 16 years in plays and drilling projects around the world. Most recently, Aron spent 10 years helping to build Ulterra Drilling Technologies to supplying the top market share for PDC drill bits in North America.
He holds a bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering from the University of Oklahoma and an MBA from the University of Texas. Aron chairs the board of directors for Hope Retreat Ranch, serving children with disabilities, at-risk youths in transition, and elderly communities by providing ministry and equine assisted therapeutic activities.
2. Roger Lee, Service Delivery Technical Leader – Baker Hughes
Presenting – “Faster and Further – Drill Bit Technologies to Drive Efficiency”
Efficiency and productivity are driving the oil and gas industry to deliver more with less. Operators seek to come in under AFE by drilling faster and to increase production by drilling further. As a trusted partner in achieving these goals, Baker Hughes Drill Bits offers drilling insights through detailed applications analysis and product development. This presentation showcases unique drill bit technologies for rotary steerable, conventional motor, and hardrock applications.
Roger is the Service Delivery Technical Leader for Baker Hughes Drill Bits in North America Land. He has global experience with IOCs & NOCs from 24 countries and cross-functional expertise from HR, Manufacturing, Product Management and Technology. Roger has a BSME from The University of Texas at Austin and a MBA from Sam Houston State University.
3. Wiley Long, Product Champion, PDC Bits and Cutters – Schlumberger
Presenting – “PDC Cutter Development Trends”
Advancements in PDC cutter technology over the past two decades have greatly contributed to PDC bits becoming the dominant bit in the drilling industry today. A key breakthrough was the use of cutter leaching in the early 2000’s, but now primary cutter leaching patents have expired. This presentation discusses the latest trends in PDC cutter developments to improve drilling performance.
Wiley Long is the Schlumberger global Product Champion for PDC Bits and Cutters. Wiley manages the technology portfolio for PDC bits by ensuring product development projects are prioritized and aligned with global market needs.
Wiley holds a Bachelor of Science degree in mechanical engineering from Texas A&M University in College Station, Texas. He joined Smith Bits as a product engineer in 2005 and worked for 10 years in various product engineering and drilling optimization management roles.
4. Chris Propes, Strategic Business Manager – Halliburton Drill Bits and Services
Presenting – “Hedron Drill Bits from Halliburton”
At the core of every Hedron bit are three unique technologies.
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Juggernaut Cutters
Juggernaut cutters are the latest in Halliburton’s advanced cutter solutions family that properly balance the abrasion and toughness needs in each application. In combination with enhanced thermal stability, these cutters significantly reduce spalling and broken-cutter dull conditions across multiple field applications -
Cerebro Insights
In bit data from offsets provides a clearer understanding of the downhole drilling environment experienced by the drill bit and enable the design team to select the most optimized solution for the application. -
Oculus Advanced Dull Analytics
Oculus is a state-of-the-art automated dull grading system that utilizes machine learning algortithms to capture precise dull information for each individual cutter of Halliburton drill bits.
Chris has extensive experience with drill bit technology and design. He began his career as a bit design engineer and has subsequently held a variety of technical and leadership position within the industry. In his current role Chris formulates long term R&D roadmaps and works closely with engineering teams to deliver those solutions. Chris holds a Bachelors in Mechanical Engineering from Texas A&M University and a Masters in Business Management from Duke University.
Reservations are required! If you register for virtual attendance, the Zoom meeting link will be emailed to those registered within 24 hours of the meeting date.
Deadline for reservations is Wednesday, Mar 16.
DIRECTIONS:
Embassy Suites – Houston Energy Corridor, 11730 Katy Freeway, Houston, TX 77079 is located on the North side of I10 at the Kirkwood exit next door to Technip FMC. Free parking is available in the garage attached to the hotel. For parking take the driveway on the right side of the hotel and curve to the left. Parking is available for hotel guests on the 1st and 2nd floors of the garage. If parking spots are full you are welcome to use one of the designated “National Rental” car spots.
For additional information check their website at: https://embassysuites3.hilton.com/en/hotels/texas/embassy-suites-by-hilton-houston-energy-corridor-HOUEYES/index.html or call 281-531-7300.
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