2025 Advanced HDD School

May 21-22, 2025
Calgary, AB
Calgary TELUS Convention Centre

Horizontal Directional Drilling (HDD) is a construction process that is used in the pipeline construction industry to install pipelines under water bodies, steep or unstable slopes and other environmentally sensitive areas. Despite the prolific use of HDD in the Alberta oil and gas transmission sector, planning and executing an HDD project remains a new exercise for many, and often represents a steep and fast paced learning curve for the owner or consulting engineer. After completing this course, participants will have an in-depth and technical understanding of HDD through comprehensive coverage of the construction, design, risk management and contracting processes. This course is intended for design engineers, construction management engineers, owners, and engineering consultants.

Registration Rates

  • Full Academy Access (both days)
  • Networking Reception on May 21 with Appetizers and Refreshments
  • Breakfast, Lunch and Coffee Breaks (both days)
  • CEUs from the Engineering Institute of Canada (by request)

CUIIC Member Rate

$1150.00 CAD

Non-Member Rate

$1350.00 CAD

Agenda

Wednesday

May 21

Thursday

May 22

7:00 a.m.

Registration and Breakfast

All attendees are invited to a catered breakfast, included with registration.

8:00 a.m.

Welcome and Course Overview

Dr. Alireza Bayat, Professor, University of Alberta

Course overview, welcome attendees and speakers for the day.

8:10 a.m.

Introduction to HDD Construction

Andre Diduch, Technical Account Manager, Hazen International

9:10 a.m.

HDD Guidance Systems

9:45 a.m.

Coffee / Networking Break

Grab a coffee and network with attendees.

10:00 a.m.

Application and Management of Drill Fluid

Josh Gawryluk, Technical Account Manager, Canadian Energy Services

11:00 a.m.

HDD Risk- Introduction, Assessment and Prioritization

Dr. Alireza Bayat, Professor, University of Alberta

12:00 p.m.

Lunch / Networking Break

Enjoy a catered lunch, included with registration.

1:00 p.m.

Drill Analytics: Enhancing HDD Data Collection and Monitoring System

Jeremy Groves,Senior Geotechnical Engineer, BGC Engineering

2:30 p.m.

Coffee / Networking Break

Grab a coffee and network with attendees.

2:45 p.m.

HDD from Owners Perspective

Joseph Anthony, Pipeline and Trenchless Specialist, Enbridge

3:30 p.m.

HDD Discussion Panel

4:15 p.m.

Closing Remarks

4:30 p.m.

Networking Reception

Join us for an engaging Networking Reception including refreshments and appetizers. An ideal setting to connect and build valuable relationships. The Networking Reception is included with registration.

7:00 a.m.

Registration and Breakfast

All attendees are invited to a catered breakfast, included with registration.

8:00 a.m.

Geological Conditions and Its Impact on HDD

Pete Barlow, Director and Principal Geotechnical Engineer, BGC Engineering

8:45 a.m.

Site Investigation and Geotechnical Considerations

Pete Barlow, Director and Principal Geotechnical Engineer, BGC Engineering

9:30 a.m.

Coffee / Networking Break

Grab a coffee and network with attendees.

9:45 a.m.

Bore Path and Pipe Stress Considerations

Adam Hebert, Project Delivery Lead, CCI

10:30 a.m.

Practical Consideration for HDD Planning and Design

TBD

11:30 a.m.

Innovative Design Tools - BoreAid Software

Dr. Alireza Bayat, Professor, University of Alberta

12:00 p.m.

Lunch / Networking Break

Enjoy a catered lunch, included with registration.

1:00 p.m.

Effective Annular Pressure Management

TBD

1:45 p.m.

Planning and Design from Contractor Point of View

Cainan Trovato, Project Engineer, The Crossing Company

2:30 p.m.

Coffee / Networking Break

Grab a coffee and network with attendees.

2:45 p.m.

Key Takeaways

Panel

3:30 p.m.

Closing Remarks

Dr. Alireza Bayat, Professor, University of Alberta

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