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Well Design Competition requires participants to design optimal well construction plans by integrating drilling engineering, well integrity, operational safety, and economic considerations.

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Participants presenting their well design at the Well Design Competition

Timeline

Explore Detailed Journey

November 5-11, 2026

Early Bird Open Registration

November 12-December 4, 2026

Regular Open Registration

December 5, 2026

Preliminary Round Case Release

January 5, 2027

Preliminary Round Last Submission

January 20, 2027

Finalist Announcement

January 20-27, 2027

Final Round Case Release

February 27, 2027

Final Round Submission Deadline

March 18, 2027

Technical Meeting

March 19, 2027

Final Competition Day

March 20, 2027

Gala Dinner and Awarding

Memories from Last Year

Participants presenting their well design at the Well Design Competition, IPFEST 2026 Participants presenting their well design at the Well Design Competition, IPFEST 2026