American Association of Drilling Engineers - Home Join AADE The Industry Forum for Drilling Practices and Technology Thank You to Our Website Sponsors Our Association The American Association of Drilling Engineers AADE is a nonprofit IRS 5016C 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. AADE39sMission is to provide the forum for the dissemination of practical drilling technology to those employed or interested in the drilling industry. The Industry Forum for Drilling Practices and Technology Donate to AADE Become a Sponsor Join AADE AADE Calendar Our Chapters Eleven chapters are now active inNew Orleans Lafayette Houston DallasFort Worth Permian BasinMidland MidContinentOklahoma CityTulsa Rocky Mountain Denver West CoastBakersfield Alaska Anchorage Appalachian Basin Coraopolis PA and Central TexasSan Antonio. Fin Feather Fur Food Festival FluidsHall of Fame TechConference Exhibition PhotoGallery How Does an AADE Membership Benefit You.