Oilfield Services 101: Drilling a Well
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Length: 60 Minutes
The IEL Oilfield Services Committee will be presenting a webinar on the topic of Drilling a Well. An industry expert will provide a basic overview of the process for drilling a well and will cover topics such as rig equipment and personnel, hoisting systems, rotary systems, circulation systems, and power systems. Additionally, two attorneys will speak about their involvement in litigation involving the drilling process and touch on how the law intersects with the oilfield services equipment and personnel. This is a great webinar for individuals seeking to learn about the oil and gas drilling process and litigation which may arise out of that process.
Lindsay Contreras is a litigation attorney whose experience includes representing upstream and midstream entities in contractual, commercial, and personal injury disputes.
Melvin is a chemical engineer consulting as an expert witness with extensive experience in oil and gas exploration and production with deep expertise in safety and incident investigation.
Andrew Bell is a litigation attorney whose experience includes complex royalty and mineral interest cases and representing upstream and midstream oilfield companies in contractual, commercial, and personal injury disputes.