Automation & Control
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
Whitepaper
Unifying Oil & Gas Operations with Rugged Intelligent Edge Automation
December 01, 2025
HMS
Article
October 2025
As pressure control grows more complex for multistage frac completions in unconventional wells, greater operational efficiencies are necessary to accelerate first oil. An integrated surface pressure containment ecosystem that operates autonomously across multiple wells and pads is enabling previously unobtainable deliverables while improving safety and sustainability.
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November 01, 2025
Hit your most critical business outcomes and metrics using advanced edge computing
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October 27, 2025
Halliburton signed a framework agreement with Shell to deploy its ROCS umbilical-less tubing hanger system, following successful Gulf of America trials that set a new deepwater record and reduced deck operations by 75%.
Whitepaper
Are you monitoring your oil & gas well head temperature?
October 24, 2025
ABB
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October 20, 2025
Forum Energy Technologies’ (FET) Subsea division has secured a contract to supply two of its new-generation XLX EVO III work-class remotely operated vehicles (ROVs) to Nigerian offshore operator Marine Platforms Ltd. (MPL).
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October 17, 2025
Rockwell Automation has released a new report highlighting artificial intelligence (AI), the Internet of Things (IoT), and cybersecurity as leading drivers of digital transformation across the global oil and gas sector.
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October 02, 2025
Danos has acquired Panel Specialists Inc., in a deal that broadens its’ technical services footprint in Houma, Louisiana, enhancing automation, control, and reliability solutions for upstream oil and gas customers.
