IPI Packers exhibits at ADIPEC | 4 - 7 November 2024

9 IPI Leaders, One Mission at ADIPEC

This year, ADIPEC 2024 provided an exciting platform for IPI Packers to display our latest innovations in well operations technology. With nine of our global leaders — Directors and Managers — on-site, we proudly represented our largest contingent yet, showcasing our commitment to advancing energy solutions as we establish our new Global Commercial Center in the UAE.

 

Our Advanced Well Operations Tools on Display

The ADIPEC 2024 event was a fantastic opportunity for IPI Packers to showcase our latest advancements in well operations technology. Held in Abu Dhabi, this year’s ADIPEC attracted global industry leaders, innovators, and experts from every corner of the energy sector. With so much on the line in today’s energy landscape, ADIPEC presented a prime platform for IPI to connect with key clients and make new partnerships, with a clear mission: to offer reliable, innovative, and sustainable wellsite solutions.

At ADIPEC, we shared how IPI Packers can support every phase of well lifecycle. Whether it’s drilling and evaluation, completion and production, or intervention and stimulation, our products are designed to ensure quality of isolation and reliability. For those involved in plug and abandonment (P&A), our solutions offer unmatched durability in even the most challenging conditions. We put a strong emphasis on our advanced tools, like the contra-wound design, which combines elastomers and reinforcement layers to improve both durability and reliability, even in high-pressure and tight annular spaces. Our goal is simple: make each product dependable in the field, so you get top performance when you need it most.

For our clients at ADIPEC, these tools aren’t just solutions – they’re game-changers. Our DuraGRIP® anchoring technology optimizes packer grip in irregular boreholes. Unlike traditional tools, DuraGRIP® removes metal ribs, , and provides bi-directional anchoring and seal. This year, we loved sharing these practical solutions with industry professionals and hearing how they might use these tools to tackle their well challenges.

 

Meeting Industry Needs with Customizable, High-Performance Solutions

One of the highlights of ADIPEC was showcasing our ability to tailor solutions to meet industry-specific needs. At IPI Packers, we offer both off-the-shelf and fully customized inflatable packers, built to perform in the harshest environments. Our design and engineering teams excel at creating packers that hold up in extreme conditions, making IPI Packers a trusted partner for downhole solutions worldwide.

We were also able to speak about our  “Made Differently, Perform Better” brand promise, which was well received by attendees. This commitment ensures that every IPI product is built with longevity and quality in mind. With our enhanced elastomer expansion offering great tensile strength, our precise engineering offers incredible products performance and reliability. This year, visitors had a chance to explore some of our key product lines, rubber we use such as the HNBR (Hydrogenated Nitrile Butadiene Rubber) elastomer, tools such as PIBP (Permanent Inflatable Bridge Plug) and the TT-RIBP (Thru-Tubing Retrievable Inflatable Bridge Plug). These tools provide high-performance, versatile solutions ideal for complex well conditions, ensuring that whatever your operation needs, IPI Packers can deliver.

 

Building Connections and Expanding Our Reach

While ADIPEC was a place to showcase products, it was equally an opportunity to make lasting connections. The world’s largest energy conference brought together thought leaders, engineers, and innovators—all people dedicated to finding solutions for the future of energy. During the event, we had inspiring conversations that sparked fresh ideas and opened doors to new partnerships. We were especially pleased to see how our work resonates with professionals who share a vision for a more efficient, sustainable energy industry.

As we move forward, we are eager to leverage the connections made at ADIPEC. Our manufacturing centers in Australia and Europe, both ISO 9001, 14001, and 45001 certified, position us well to meet the demand for high-quality products globally. For IPI Packers, ADIPEC wasn’t just an exhibition — it was a milestone that reinforces our dedication to providing innovative oil & gas inflatable packer solutions and adapting our tools for the ever-evolving industry needs.

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Stuart Brown

Director

Stuart recently joined IPI as the Director of Oil and Gas, bringing with him 15 years of diverse experience in the industry, with a strong focus on inflatable packers. His extensive background encompasses a variety of roles, including field engineering, operations management, sales, and business development. This breadth of expertise, coupled with his international experience in markets across North America, Europe, Australia, and the Middle East, positions Stuart to effectively lead and expand IPI’s oil and gas operations on a global scale. Stuart holds a Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Aberdeen and a Master’s degree in Finance from City University of London. His robust technical foundation and financial acumen uniquely empower him to drive strategic initiatives and foster growth within the company.

Masoud Jangani

Director

Masoud joined IPI Packers in 2022 as the Oil & Gas Region Manager for the Asia Pacific, bringing over 20 years of experience across operations management, technical sales, and business development in the resources sector. His diverse career spans both the mining and oil & gas industries, where he has held key leadership roles at global companies. In 2024, Masoud was appointed Director of the Mining, Water, and Geotech product lines (MWG), driving strategic growth and expansion across these sectors. Masoud holds a bachelor’s degree in engineering and graduate certificates in finance and business law.

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Dave Knell

Director

David (Dave) Knell has been involved with the manufacture and application of inflatable packers for over 35 years. He started his career as an apprentice aged 15, and within a year, was running packers offshore, in Western Australia. Dave was the first employee of IPI and has been instrumental in the development of IPI’s manufacturing facility and capabilities. His knowledge of building packers is backed by extensive experience in the field, an innate understanding of real-world applications, and a fierce attention to detail. Dave is currently focused on expanding IPI’s ISO9001 certified manufacturing operations on a global scale, to better serve customers and to foster the continued growth of the company.

Francis Ford

Director

Francis joined IPI in 2005, based in Perth, Western Australia, as an apprentice. He developed his skills in manufacturing, tool and packer design and field operations across multiple industries – mining, water, civil/construction and oil & gas. His level of expertise and understanding enabled him to progress into leading IPI’s R&D efforts as manager. This included leading key custom / OEM designs and their practical developments, for multiple clients as well as continuing to progress the design and development of IPI’s unique systems. Now as engineering director, he is developing IPI’s engineering team to better support clients by improving our predictive packer modelling and fostering the continuous improvement of our packer tools and technology. A member of the Society of Petroleum Engineers and author of several technical papers, he is credited in several industry patents.

Joel Adams

Director

Joel Adams is a hydrogeologist, turned packer expert who has spent 30 years applying inflatable packer technology to complex downhole problems. His experience includes well testing for nuclear waste site characterization, water resources, water rights, rock stress testing, water well rehabilitation, and plug and abandonment (P&A). Joel has been leading the team as Director – North America since 2007 and has been associated with IPI, either as a key customer, agent or employee, since its founding in 1999. He led the introduction of IPI packer technology to P&A work, offshore in the Gulf of Mexico, and the establishment of DuraFRAC® packers as the market leader in the water well hydrofrac market. With numerous publications and presentations, Joel is a recognized expert in well testing and custom packer system design.

Howard Kenworthy

Director

Howard joined IPI in 2005 as commercial manager when IPI had 5 staff and was making customized product to order. His prior career was with UK public companies in retailing and financial services, leading operating companies. He holds an MBA which he took a few years after his degree from Oxford (Philosophy, Politics and Economics). He has led IPI’s distribution development with standard products and established most of IPI’s international operations as part of his role in business planning, finance and strategy. This included joint ventures in the USA, Chile and Indonesia. He was based in South East Asia 2015 to 2022, prior to relocating to Sharjah in the UAE, from where, as Commercial Director, he continues to develop and co-ordinate planning and strategy, the group’s global distribution and financial operations.

Clem Rowe

Founder and Executive Chair

Born and bred in Western Australia, Clem is a Curtin University graduate with a degree in mechanical engineering. Early in his career, Clem worked on offshore engineering projects in Western Australia and France. While working offshore, Clem was first exposed to inflatable packers, manufactured by a small Australian company that he subsequently joined in 1988 as Engineering Director. Clem established IPI in 1999 and has grown it from a small Western Australian manufacturing operation, to the world-wide manufacturing and distribution organization that it is today, by carefully selecting a competent team, that shares his values of quality, innovation and customer service. Clem is a member of the Society of Petroleum Engineers, the Institute of Hydrogeologists and the Institution of Engineers, Australia. He is the author of multiple articles and papers on inflatable packers and their application and has several international patents to his credit.

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