Consistency is Key to the Future of Drilling Automation

Drilling specialists at Halliburton and Vital Energy see the implementation of AI and machine learning in the oilfield and as potentially transformative.

E&P Highlights: Nov. 20, 2023

Here’s a roundup of the latest E&P headlines, including expanded work offshore Gabon and new contract awards.

Weatherford’s Well Construction Platform at the Centro of It All

Weatherford’s Centro well construction platform utilizes five principles to cut costs and increase efficiencies for wells.

E&P Highlights: Nov. 13, 2023

Here’s a roundup of the latest E&P headlines, including a small but commercial discovery in the North Sea and new contract awards.

Drilling Expected to Begin with Offshore Namibia Production License

Galp enlisted SFL Corp.'s semi-submersible rig, which is in transit to PEL 83, offshore Namibia, with a spud date expected in mid-November.

Oceaneering, Petrobras Sign Drill Pipe Riser Systems Contract

Oceaneering will operate three existing drill pipe riser systems and provide Petrobras with installation workover control systems, project management and engineering and support services.

Kolibri Wells in Tishomingo Field Producing Over 600 boe/d

Kolibri Global Energy began drilling on three other wells in the field.

Nabors, Corva: Predictive Drilling Ups Lateral Drilling ROP by 36%

The predictive system designed by Nabors Industries and Corva offers more than speed, accuracy, cost-efficiency and efficiency.

Power Up: Nabors, Hess Electrify Bakken Drilling Operations

Hess estimates connecting these four Nabors rigs to the grid will reduce greenhouse-gas emissions from the company’s Bakken drilling operations by 50% and energy costs by 70%.

E&P Highlights: Sept. 25, 2023

Here’s a roundup of the latest E&P headlines, including field development milestones and new contract awards.