International Association of Drilling Contractors (IADC)
Oil and GasTexas, United States51-200 Employees
The International Association of Drilling Contractors (IADC) is a nonprofit trade association serving the oil and gas and geothermal drilling and completion sectors. Based in Houston, Texas, it supports a global membership whose contract-drilling members own a majority of the world’s drilling units and conduct most wells that produce oil and gas. Founded in 1940, IADC is known for its accreditation programs, conferences, advocacy efforts, and industry news. The organization’s mission centers on improving health, safety, and environmental practices, advancing drilling and completion technology, and promoting standards and regulations that support safe, efficient, and environmentally sound operations. It maintains an open membership model, welcoming companies across the industry that share these commitments. In 2025, IADC launched the Empower Program, a pilot initiative aimed at advancing training excellence across the industry.