Automation & Control
News
May 28, 2026
EZOps has launched a new AI-powered task automation feature that allows oilfield workers to generate operational tasks using voice input, uploaded documents and field images through its mobile management platform.
Article
May
In deepwater and multizone developments, traditional hydraulic intelligent completions can limit economic optimization, due to control-line scale, installation time, and delayed interval-control valve response. Simplified intelligent completion architectures address these constraints by reducing infrastructure complexity, shortening critical‑path rig time, and allowing rapid, bidirectional zonal control without production shut‑in.
Article
May
In his latest Drilling Advances column, Ford Brett explores whether drilling automation can help solve North America’s looming natural gas supply challenge — and what today’s rig robots have in common with the legend of John Henry and the steam drill.
News
May 21, 2026
ADNOC has deployed an autonomous heavy-duty inspection robot at its Taweelah Gas Compression Plant in the UAE as part of a broader effort to expand AI, robotics and automated safety systems across operations.
News
May 06, 2026
At OTC in Houston, ExxonMobil’s John Ardill said the coming “demand decade” will require more upstream investment, stronger policy alignment and faster deployment of AI-driven technologies. He pointed to autonomous drilling in Guyana and the U.S. shale model as indicators of where exploration is headed.
Article
April
Expanding on the benefits of autonomous drilling, Baker Hughes Senior V.P. Jim Sessions says a new service offers integrated planning, execution, monitoring and optimization to help deliver a complete digital well construction ecosystem.
Article
Sponsored Content
April
All‑electric intelligent completions are increasingly popular versus hydraulic architectures in deepwater and complex multizone wells, as longer tie-backs and more challenging reservoirs become the norm. Hydraulic systems can introduce installation complexity, delay response times, and increase operational risk. All‑electric completion systems address these constraints through simplified architecture, faster actuation, and continuous digital feedback. Utilizing field data and operational experience, the measurable value of electrification, how it supports real‑time reservoir management, and its emergence as a standard for deepwater developments are examined.
News
April 07, 2026
Emerson is adding AI capabilities to its Guardian platform, helping oil and gas operators improve automation performance, speed up troubleshooting and maintain reliability across increasingly complex operations.
News
April 01, 2026
Halliburton acquires Sekal to expand automated drilling and digital well construction capabilities, aiming to cut costs, improve recovery and accelerate drilling performance.
News
March 16, 2026
ExxonMobil and Halliburton have completed the industry’s first fully closed-loop automated geological well placement offshore Guyana, integrating rig automation, automated geosteering and real-time drilling optimization to improve well construction efficiency and reservoir contact.
News
March 11, 2026
Forum Energy Technologies has launched the Ice® Unity Remote-Connect system, allowing operators to remotely control subsea ROV systems from any location while monitoring operations and streaming survey data in real time.
Article
January
Offshore oil rigs combine explosive gas zones with harsh marine conditions, requiring computing systems that meet strict hazardous-area safety standards.
Article
January
Remote-controlled FPSOs are a first step toward autonomous offshore operations once advanced solutions address significant technical gaps.
Article
Sponsored Content
January
Closed-loop automation delivers real-time control, proven return on investment, and a new global standard for hydraulic stimulation. ..
Article
December 2025
As the global energy landscape evolves, the Middle East remains a focal point of opportunity and complexity. For 2026, the region's upstream sector faces a dual imperative: to sustain production amid maturing reservoirs and to accelerate innovation through automation and artificial intelligence (AI).
Article
December 2025
This article explores how advanced space technology and resilient satellite connectivity can support the development of autonomous oil rigs by addressing connectivity challenges in remote, hazardous environments. Improved remote monitoring, control and autonomous tools have the potential to enhance safety, increase operational efficiency and strengthen resilience across the energy sector.
News
January 08, 2026
Saronic and Hornbeck Offshore Services have formed a strategic partnership to evaluate autonomous vessel technology for offshore energy and service operations, including pilot projects and fleet applications.
Article
December 2025
This article examines Halliburton's data-driven approach to well control audits that use artificial intelligence (AI)-supported workflows, real-time data, and historical records to identify at-risk wells, streamline compliance, and reduce nonproductive time.
News
December 12, 2025
KROHNE introduces enhancements in ultrasonic flow meter verification to improve custody transfer accuracy, reduce pumping costs, and ensure API-compliant performance in oil and gas operations.
Article
November 2025
NOV discusses how real-time, digital ESP management solutions help unlock new levels of efficiency across a well’s production life cycle.
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