Our Association
The American Association of Drilling Engineers (AADE) is a non-profit (IRS 501-6C), volunteer organization founded in New Orleans in 1978 and is made up of an affiliation of independent chapters licensed and governed by a National Board.
Our Chapters
Eleven chapters are now active in New Orleans, Lafayette, Houston, Dallas-Fort Worth, Permian Basin (Midland), Mid-Continent (Oklahoma City-Tulsa), Denver, West Coast (Bakersfield), Alaska (Anchorage), Appalachian Basin (Coraopolis, PA) and Central Texas (San Antonio).
Important Dates
Check out the upcoming conferences and events sponsored by AADE.
16th Annual AADE National Fin Feather Fur Food Festival - AADE F5 XVI
Thursday, Nov 14, 2019
3:30 – 10:30 p.m.
The Humble Civic Arena
Houston, TX
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2020 Fluids Conference & Exhibition
April 14-15, 2020
Marriot Marquis - Downtown Houston, TX
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