Digital Transformation

Argentina shale operator YPF has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Globant, a digitally-native company focused on transforming companies through the use of AI. Through the agreement, YPF will apply AI technology across its supply chain operations.

LUFKIN Industries has launched its LWM 2.0 with NOVAWAVE™ solution to address the unique pressure, friction, and gravitational effects encountered in deviated horizontal wells, allowing operators to maximize production in real-time with validated data.

Last Mile Production, LLC, an independent oil and gas operator in West Texas, has reported transformative results following the deployment of Enovate AI’s 3-Clicks Digital Strategy in collaboration with B4ECarbon™.

Weatherford has entered a strategic partnership with AIQ, the Abu Dhabi-based AI company. The collaboration aims to integrate Weatherford's software and hardware solutions with AIQ's AI-driven systems to maximize efficiency for oil and gas production.

The Railroad Commission of Texas continues to make great strides in digitizing oil and gas records, with more than 89.4 million records now digitized. The RRC is aiming to have 100 million records uploaded to its online digital archives by the end of this fiscal year.

Halliburton and Nabors Industries have achieved the first fully automated surface and subsurface execution of rotary and slide drilling operations in Oman. The closed-loop drilling execution earned both companies the 2025 Digital Enabler of the Year Award and represents a step forward in automation in the region.

Nabors and Corva AI are expanding their alliance with the launch of RigCLOUD® Powered by Corva, a fully integrated drilling intelligence solution that combines Nabors’ edge and cloud computing platform with Corva’s AI-driven analytics.

OEG Energy Group has officially unveiled GEOBASE, the offshore industry’s first dedicated vessel dimensional control assurance solution for survey and positioning systems onboard ships and subsea vehicles to feature calibration software.

AIQ, the Abu Dhabi-based artificial intelligence (AI) champion developing innovative solutions for the energy sector, has entered a Strategic Collaboration Agreement with Gulf Energy Information (Gulf) to enhance the development of ENERGYai by integrating Gulf’s vast energy sector data assets with AIQ’s advanced AI capabilities.

SLB today announced a partnership with Shell to deploy Petrel™ subsurface software across its assets worldwide. The adoption of Petrel software is designed to increase digital capabilities and drive operating cost efficiencies.

DNV, the independent energy expert and assurance provider, has announced a new recommended practice, DNV-RP-B205: Digital inventories and on-demand manufacturing, set to transform parts management in the energy sector.

Interocean Marine Services (Interocean), a leading specialist in offshore support services, has been named the winner of this year’s Associate Member’s Safety Award at the prestigious IADC North Sea Chapter (NSC) Annual Safety Awards.  

Reelwell AS has secured a strategic equity investment by Odfjell Technology, the company announced today. The deal sees Odfjell Technology purchase a 10% stake in Reelwell for 40 million NOK. The investment will be used to grow and develop Reelwell’s industry-leading DualLink digital pipe technology.

Path to Carbon Reduction Future: Enterprise GHG Emission Accounting and Management will be a joint webinar by Envana and PETRONAS, offering a deep dive into real-world experiences in greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions management. This session will provide a detailed case study on how PETRONAS is implementing best practices in carbon accounting, identifying key success factors, and overcoming common challenges. Experts from both organizations will share what is working, potential pitfalls, and strategies to navigate them effectively. The discussion will cover GHG data accuracy, compliance with reporting frameworks (e.g., GHG Protocol), and the role of digital tools in streamlining emissions tracking and reduction efforts. Attendees will gain practical insights into aligning sustainability goals with operational realities, leveraging technology for emissions management, and building a resilient, low-carbon strategy. This session is ideal for sustainability leaders, ESG professionals, and corporate decision-makers looking to refine their GHG management approach.

(WO) - In a Leadership Dialogue with Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Chairman Mark Christie during CERAWeek 2025 by S&P Global, LNG was not only a staple of discussion but, in his view, a staple for present and future energy generation.

(WO) - Quorum Software, a leading provider of energy software worldwide, today announced that it has acquired zdSCADA, an established leader in cloud-based supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA) technology.

MODS has secured a two-year contract to implement key modules from its MODS Connect software suite to enhance project efficiency, transparency, and digitalization across several of its energy clients’ offshore operations worldwide.

Already deployed in five operations across the Gulf of Mexico and the Norwegian Continental Shelf, The Observer™ technology is set to be rolled out across all FourPhase operations, enabling full remote monitoring and real-time data analytics.

SLB today launched EWC™ electric well control technologies, which reduce capex and opex, while making mission-critical drilling operations safer. EWC technologies replace hydraulics with a simplified electric power system, SLB stated.

Baker Hughes and Frontier Infrastructure have announced a strategic partnership to accelerate the deployment of large-scale carbon capture and storage (CCS) and power solutions in the U.S.

Halliburton and Sekal AS deployed the world’s first automated on-bottom drilling system with the integration of Halliburton’s LOGIX™ automation and remote operations, Sekal’s Drilltronics®, and the rig automation control system.