Drilling

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September 10, 2023
Eliminating the need to transport drilling waste long distances for treatment, the RotoMill 2.0 processes drilling waste at the wellsite. The solution recovers oil, water and solids from drill cuttings, allowing the reuse and recycling of all materials from the drilling waste.
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September 10, 2023
The number of operating oil rigs is about 17% lower than at the start of 2023, meaning it would take several weeks of steady increases to make back this year’s reductions.
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September 07, 2023
By connecting Corva’s industry-leading App Store and Dev Center to Nabors universal rig controls and automation platforms – SmartROS® and RigCLOUD® – the players aim to bring a whole new level of intelligence and performance to drilling rigs.
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September 07, 2023
According to AIDEA, this latest action by the Department of the Interior shows arbitrary disregard for federal law, based on campaign trail rhetoric.
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August 29, 2023
Borr Drilling Limited announced that its premium jack-up rigs, Prospector 5 and Natt, have received a Letter of Award for work in West Africa, in direct continuation of their current contracts.
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August 15, 2023
Total consideration for the acquisition, on a cash-free, debt-free basis, included $370 million of cash and 34.9 million shares of Patterson-UTI common stock.
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August 09, 2023
During an extensive drilling program, the SABER system met the test objectives, successfully generating steering forces to change the trajectory of a well (generating dogleg) in typical reservoir rock conditions.
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August 08, 2023
Bringing over 10 years of well planning and engineering experience in the drilling sector, Rocio Hoz Cano will be responsible for solving clients drilling dysfunctions through the implementation of Paradigm specialist drilling solutions.
Webcast

Integrating AI and Rig Automation to consistently drive high-performance drilling efficiency across operations

September 06, 2023
Corva and Nabors Industries
Discover how Nabors Industries and Corva are transforming the drilling industry with data and automation in this exclusive webinar. Nabors Industries is a global leader in drilling and rig services, and Corva is a pioneer in real-time drilling analytics. Together, they have developed cutting-edge solutions to optimize drilling performance, enhance safety, and reduce environmental impact. In this webinar, you will learn about the current trends, challenges and opportunities in the global oil market, and how Corva and Nabors can help you achieve your drilling goals with data, cloud computing, and artificial intelligence.
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July 31, 2023
Rigs drilled 14.7 thousand kilometers of production wells in Russia from January to June, 6.6% more than planned and 8.6% more than the same period in 2022, according to data seen by Bloomberg.
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July 28, 2023
A preliminary evaluation indicates potential recoverable resources of approximately 28 MMboe. After full development of the discovery, OMV expects its natural gas production in Austria to increase by 50%.
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WO S6E7: EcoShield: Innovating Sustainable Solutions for Well Construction

July 20, 2023
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July 20, 2023
Add Energy has a track record of approximately 85 live well incidents evaluated and killed, and has delivered more than 1,800 blowout contingency studies.
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July 2023
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July 2023
Integrating data analytics, smart equipment and digital twin technology optimizes drilling operations by analyzing historical data, predicting drilling issues and providing real-time monitoring. Combined, these technologies minimize mud loss and reduce NPT to lower drilling costs.
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July 12, 2023
The collaboration between ADS and Totalindo Energi will focus on introducing and integrating dynamic pressure control systems into the region.
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July 05, 2023
This consolidation broadens AGR’s overall service portfolio, bringing added value to clients and projects across the energy industry, with the combination of Add Energy’s teams, expertise and proprietary software within drilling intervention, specialized expertise in well servicing, well control and blowout contingency and in safety and risk management.
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June 15, 2023
Driven by increasing demand for workforce development to meet the needs of the booming drilling market, ADS will now offer a broader portfolio of products and services including new hire assessments, role-specific progression programs, and rig reactivation support.
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June 09, 2023
Curate 2023.3 introduces enhanced features that greatly streamline subsurface data workflows, expanding the knowledge management solution’s flexibility and intuitiveness for subsurface data consumers.
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June 08, 2023
Under the contract, Weatherford will deploy its Drilling Services portfolio, which includes a suite of technology that combines world-class services, real-time information analysis, and innovative drilling tools to maximize efficiency in any environment.
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June 06, 2023
The EarthStar X service's near-bit, ultra-deep reservoir mapping sensor increases well placement accuracy - detecting geological changes early and enabling quick well trajectory correction to remain in the most productive zones and maximize asset value.
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