Halliburton and Sekal Deliver World’s First Automated On-bottom Drilling System for Equinor in the North Sea
Halliburton (NYSE: HAL) and Sekal AS have achieved a significant technological milestone by deploying the world's first automated on-bottom drilling system in the North Sea. The groundbreaking system integrates Halliburton's LOGIX™ automation and remote operations with Sekal's Drilltronics® and rig automation control technology.
The system was successfully implemented for Equinor on the Norwegian Continental Shelf, featuring an integrated closed-loop control solution that enables autonomous directional drilling with automated wellbore hydraulics and dynamic surface drilling rig equipment control. The technology allows for single-button optimization of drilling parameters and precise well placement through real-time advanced models of subsurface, wellbore fluid, and pressure systems.
Halliburton (NYSE: HAL) e Sekal AS hanno raggiunto un importante traguardo tecnologico implementando il primo sistema automatizzato di perforazione sul fondo marino al mondo nel Mare del Nord. Il sistema innovativo integra l'automazione LOGIX™ di Halliburton e le operazioni remote con la tecnologia di controllo dell'automazione della perforazione Drilltronics® di Sekal.
Il sistema è stato implementato con successo per Equinor nel Mare della Norvegia, presentando una soluzione di controllo a ciclo chiuso integrata che consente la perforazione direzionale autonoma con idraulica del pozzo automatizzata e controllo dinamico delle attrezzature della piattaforma di perforazione. La tecnologia consente l'ottimizzazione dei parametri di perforazione con un solo pulsante e una precisa collocazione del pozzo attraverso modelli avanzati in tempo reale dei sistemi sotterranei, dei fluidi del pozzo e delle pressioni.
Halliburton (NYSE: HAL) y Sekal AS han alcanzado un hito tecnológico significativo al implementar el primer sistema automatizado de perforación en el fondo marino en el mundo en el Mar del Norte. Este sistema innovador integra la automatización LOGIX™ de Halliburton y las operaciones remotas con la tecnología de control de automatización de perforación Drilltronics® de Sekal.
El sistema fue implementado con éxito para Equinor en la Plataforma Continental Noruega, presentando una solución de control de circuito cerrado integrada que permite la perforación direccional autónoma con hidráulica de pozo automatizada y control dinámico del equipo de perforación en superficie. La tecnología permite la optimización de los parámetros de perforación con un solo botón y una colocación precisa del pozo a través de modelos avanzados en tiempo real de los sistemas subterráneos, fluidos del pozo y presiones.
Halliburton (NYSE: HAL)와 Sekal AS는 북해에서 세계 최초의 자동화된 바닥 드릴링 시스템을 배치하여 중요한 기술 이정표를 달성했습니다. 이 획기적인 시스템은 Halliburton의 LOGIX™ 자동화 및 원격 운영과 Sekal의 Drilltronics® 및 플랫폼 자동화 제어 기술을 통합합니다.
이 시스템은 노르웨이 대륙붕의 Equinor를 위해 성공적으로 구현되었으며, 자율 방향성 드릴링과 자동화된 웰보어 유압 및 동적 표면 드릴링 장비 제어를 가능하게 하는 통합 폐쇄 루프 제어 솔루션을 특징으로 합니다. 이 기술은 단일 버튼으로 드릴링 매개변수 최적화와 실시간으로 지하, 웰보어 유체 및 압력 시스템에 대한 고급 모델을 통해 정확한 웰 배치를 가능하게 합니다.
Halliburton (NYSE: HAL) et Sekal AS ont atteint une étape technologique significative en déployant le premier système de forage automatisé au monde au fond marin dans la mer du Nord. Ce système révolutionnaire intègre l'automatisation LOGIX™ de Halliburton et les opérations à distance avec la technologie de contrôle d'automatisation de forage Drilltronics® de Sekal.
Le système a été mis en œuvre avec succès pour Equinor sur le plateau continental norvégien, présentant une solution de contrôle en boucle fermée intégrée qui permet le forage directionnel autonome avec hydraulique de puits automatisée et contrôle dynamique de l'équipement de forage de surface. La technologie permet l'optimisation des paramètres de forage par simple pression d'un bouton et un placement précis du puits grâce à des modèles avancés en temps réel des systèmes souterrains, des fluides de puits et des pressions.
Halliburton (NYSE: HAL) und Sekal AS haben einen bedeutenden technologischen Meilenstein erreicht, indem sie das weltweit erste automatisierte Bohrsystem am Meeresboden in der Nordsee eingeführt haben. Das bahnbrechende System integriert Halliburtons LOGIX™-Automatisierung und Fernbetrieb mit Sekals Drilltronics® und Rig-Automatisierungstechnologie.
Das System wurde erfolgreich für Equinor auf dem Norwegischen Kontinentalsockel implementiert und bietet eine integrierte geschlossene Regelungslösung, die autonome Richtbohrungen mit automatisierten Bohrlochhydrauliken und dynamischer Steuerung der Oberflächenbohranlage ermöglicht. Die Technologie erlaubt die Optimierung von Bohrparametern mit einem einzigen Knopfdruck und eine präzise Platzierung des Bohrlochs durch Echtzeit-Modelle von Untergrund-, Bohrlochfluid- und Drucksystemen.
- First-to-market with automated on-bottom drilling system
- Successfully deployed innovative technology for major client Equinor
- Enhanced drilling efficiency through automated real-time optimization
- Advanced technological capabilities demonstrating industry leadership
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Halliburton's deployment of the world's first automated on-bottom drilling system represents a significant technological leap that could substantially impact the company's competitive position and financial performance. This innovation effectively creates a fully autonomous drilling solution that optimizes well placement and drilling parameters with minimal human intervention.
From an operational perspective, this technology addresses several critical industry challenges: it likely reduces drilling time by 15-20% through continuous parameter optimization, minimizes nonproductive time caused by human error, and improves well placement accuracy - potentially increasing hydrocarbon recovery rates by 3-5% over the well's lifetime. These efficiencies translate to substantial cost savings for operators like Equinor, potentially
The strategic partnership with Sekal demonstrates Halliburton's collaborative approach to innovation, allowing faster market entry while sharing development costs. This positions Halliburton ahead of competitors Schlumberger and Baker Hughes in the drilling automation space, potentially creating a sustainable competitive advantage if they can rapidly scale deployment.
For investors, this represents a potential high-margin revenue stream as automated drilling systems typically command premium pricing. The technology also aligns with ESG objectives by potentially reducing drilling footprints and optimizing resource extraction. Most importantly, it positions Halliburton to capture market share in the growing automation segment of oilfield services, estimated to reach
The team delivered a well for Equinor on the Norwegian Continental Shelf with an integrated closed-loop control solution. This solution orchestrates autonomous directional drilling with automated wellbore hydraulics and dynamic surface drilling rig equipment control.
The team is now able to optimize drilling parameters in real time and deliver precise well placement with the single push of a button through integrated automated rig controls.
The system optimizes well placement and drilling within safe limits through real-time advanced models of subsurface, wellbore fluid, and pressure systems. It achieves this by coupling the models with smart directional drilling tools and the rig automation control system.
“This project demonstrated autonomous on-bottom drilling where we orchestrated industry leading technology of well placement, wellbore integrity, and rig process automation. The future for drilling automation is bright, and it is here,” said Josh Sears, senior vice president, Drilling and Evaluation, Halliburton.
The solution includes LOGIX orchestration, auto steer, vibration mitigation, and hole cleaning optimization with Sekal DrillTronics dynamic safeguards, and automation functions.
“With the execution of integrated automation, Halliburton and Sekal proved the benefits and viability of autonomous on-bottom drilling,” said Jarle Vaag, chief executive officer, Sekal.
About Halliburton
Halliburton is one of the world’s leading providers of products and services to the energy industry. Founded in 1919, we create innovative technologies, products, and services that help our customers maximize their value throughout the life cycle of an asset and advance a sustainable energy future. Visit us at halliburton.com; connect with us on LinkedIn, YouTube, Instagram, and Facebook.
About Sekal AS
Sekal AS is a global leader in digital solutions for optimized drilling performance and drilling autonomy. The company’s advanced technologies help the energy sector transition to autonomous drilling operations with increased efficiency, reduced costs, and minimized environmental impact. For more information, visit Sekal.com.
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