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SLB Launches Electric Well Control Tech to Replace Hydraulics

SLB says the new systems reduce costs and provide real-time data for operators.

Halliburton, Sekal Partner on World’s First Automated On-Bottom Drilling System

Halliburton Co. and Sekal AS delivered the well for Equinor on the Norwegian Continental Shelf.

Digital Twins ‘Fad’ Takes on New Life as Tool to Advance Long-Term Goals

As top E&P players such as BP, Chevron and Shell adopt the use of digital twins, the technology has gone from what engineers thought of as a ‘fad’ to a useful tool to solve business problems and hit long-term goals.  

Momentum AI’s Neural Networks Find the Signal in All That Drilling Noise

Oklahoma-based Momentum AI says its model helps drillers avoid fracture-driven interactions.

E&P Highlights: Feb. 3, 2025

Here’s a roundup of the latest E&P headlines, from a forecast of rising global land rig activity to new contracts.

AI-Shale Synergy: Experts Detail Transformational Ops Improvements

An abundance of data enables automation that saves time, cuts waste, speeds decision-making and sweetens the bottom line. Of course, there are challenges.

Pioneer Energy’s Tech Offers More Pad Throughput, Fewer Emissions

Pioneer Energy’s Emission Control Treater technology reduces emissions and can boost a well’s crude yield by 5% to10%, executives say.

PakEnergy Acquires Petrosight to Expand Well Software Platform

PakEnergy LLC said the combined firm can deliver “unparalleled visibility and control” to well operators.

Halliburton, Coterra Launch Fully Automated Hydraulic Fracturing Tech

Halliburton Energy Services and Coterra Energy’s initial rollout of their autonomous hydraulic fracturing technology led to a 17% increase in stage efficiency.

Small Steps: The Continuous Journey of Drilling Automation

Incremental improvements in drilling technology lead to significant advancements.