SPE Distinguished Lecturer: Neil Haddock

Detalhes do Evento

SPE Brazil Section has the pleasure of inviting you to the
Distinguished Lecturer Program:

“Developing Polycrystalline Diamond Cutters (PDC) for
Hard Rock and Geothermal Drilling”

Lecturer: Neil Haddock

Lecturer’s Employer: US Synthetic

Date: November
16th, 2026


Location: RB1 Convention Center - Guanabara Room


Time: 12PM

About the Lecture

The invention of diamond synthesis in the 1950s led to
polycrystalline diamond cutters (PDC), revolutionizing oil and gas drilling.
Technological advances have since expanded PDC applications to harder
formations, significantly improving drilling efficiency.

In this lecture, Neil Haddock will discuss strategies to
increase PDC performance in hard rock, including granite, as well as
applications and opportunities for geothermal drilling. The presentation will
focus on identifying root-cause failure modes and developing solutions to
improve cutter performance and drilling efficiency.

About the Lecturer

Neil Haddock has been working for more than 20 years to
improve the strength, toughness, and thermal stability of polycrystalline
diamond cutters for the oil and gas industry. He has extensive experience in
cutter forensics and in the development of PDCs for challenging drilling
environments, including hard rock and geothermal formations.

Neil holds a Master of Science degree in Mechanical
Engineering from Brigham Young University and is fluent in Mandarin Chinese.

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