2025 Annual Technical Forum Presentations
Monday, October 13, Agenda
Session 1: Reliability in Rotary Steerable Systems – Beyond the Tool Design
- Moderator: Blaine Hust, Oxy
- Shea Gentry, Ulterra Drilling Technologies L.P.- Drill Bit Role In RSS Reliability
- Noah Daoust, Superior Energy Services- Motor Bypass Impact on RSS
- Jim Profit, Paradigm Drilling Services- Traction Drill Collar
- Blaine Dow, Extreme
Session 2: Performance-Focused Rotary Steerable Technologies
- Moderator: Chris Marland, Chevron
- Joel Gray, M.A., D-Tech Rotary Steerable
- George Sutherland, Kinetic Upstream Technologies- Do We Really Need Another RSS Tool?
- Mark Schellhaas, Baker Hughes- GuardVibe HFTO Mitigation
Lunch Speaker:
- Jeff Krimmel - The NA Oilfield Is Pivoting
Session 3: Optimizing Efficiency With Real-Time Capabilities
- Moderator: Blaine Comeaux, IADD
- Pablo Codesal, Oliden Technology- Optimizing Efficiency With RT Capabilities
Operator Panel
- Moderator: Andrew Biem, Altitude
- Chris Marland, Chevron
- Blaine Hust, Oxy
- Cale Haas, Valence Operating Company
- James Moisan, Apache Corporation
Tuesday, October 14, Agenda
API-78 Recommendation Overview
- Jonathan Lightfoot, Oxy- Oxy RP78 ISCWSA Update
Session 1: Well Placement & Uncertainty
-Moderator: Cody Baranowski, D-Tech Rotary Steerable
- Paul Pierron, roundLAB
- Kevin Sutherland, Chevron- Survey Error Anomalies In U-Turn Wells
Session 2: Looking Ahead to Optimize Placement
-Moderator: Naveen Nair, Halliburton
- Farra Baranowski, Radius Energy Solutions
- Tsili Wang, Well Resolutions Technology
- Alban Duriez, Halliburton- Lookahead Sensor
- Julia Endalova, Rogii
Lunch Speaker:
- Dr. Chad Hanak, Superior QC - Analysis Of The Impact Of Accurate Wellbore Placement On Production
Session 3: Automating Operations to Maximize Performance
-Moderator: Donnie Davis, ProDirectional
- Julien Marck, Halliburton- Automating Ops To Max Performance
- Greg McDonald, Corva - Automated Processes Increase Performance
- Blakely Farrow, Nabors-
Directional Automation


