Automation & Control

News
October 30, 2023
By tailoring the AICVs for each reservoir’s needs based on the fluids viscosity and density contracts, the AICV enables operators to optimize zonal production rates based on the composition of the fluids.
News
October 26, 2023
The RoboWell system utilizes real time data to continuously react to changing oil field dynamics, to optimize production processes, as well as ensure operation within safety parameters to minimize well instability and reduce the risk of stoppages or other incidents.
News
October 16, 2023
Flowco Production Solutions announced the immediate availability of the APEX Multi-Well Controller, giving oil and gas operators more precise monitoring and control technology to optimize their well pads for gas-lifted, plunger-lifted, and GAPL (gas-assisted-plunger-lift) assets.
News
October 12, 2023
It is estimated that the USV solution can reduce CO2 emissions with more than 90% compared to a conventional offshore vessel when conducting subsea IMR operations.
Webcast

Unveiling Secure Controllers for Efficient and Automated Operations

November 16, 2023
Baker Hughes
Artificial Lift secure controllers are revolutionizing and shaping the future of the oil and gas industry by enhancing operational efficiency and automation. Discover the cutting-edge advancements and immense potential of secure controllers, while also conducting a thorough gap analysis for field automation. Furthermore, gain a comprehensive understanding of the critical IT cybersecurity requirements associated with these controllers.
News
October 02, 2023
This first-of-its-kind device addresses reservoir fluid uncertainties and allows the operator to enhance oil and natural gas recovery in wells where current autonomous technologies are limited.
News
September 26, 2023
Add Energy’s software, AssetVoiceTM, utilizes customizable automated work flows with scannable tags to link the physical asset with its digital imprint, giving assets a voice.
News
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.
News
September 05, 2023
Exail and Oceaneering reached an agreement, where Oceaneering will purchase its first DriX USV, to support deepwater geophysical and asset inspection operations, including autonomous underwater vehicle (AUV) positioning, and offshore and nearshore surveys.
News
August 29, 2023
The pilot project addresses the need for improved leak detection technologies, with the objective of demonstrating and qualifying Nauticus leak detection technology from autonomous robots for Equinor.
News
August 29, 2023
The first USV will be ready for operations in 2025, when it will go on charter for DeepOcean, who will utilize the USV for subsea IMR and survey work in the offshore renewables and oil and gas industries.
News
August 22, 2023
Derived from Aquanaut, this undersea robot features technology to support longer and more challenging missions.
News
August 03, 2023
NBOSI is uniquely positioned to provide operators in the offshore and ocean research sectors with state-of-the-art Conductivity-Temperature-Depth (CTD) sensors for subsea and surface ocean vehicle operations.
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.
News
July 19, 2023
The primary function of the Sub-Atlantic Mohican ROV system will be to support ocean research, while it will also be used for pilot technician training. For ocean research operations, the ROV will be required to carry a payload skid for navigation, equipment and sensors, as well as be capable of manipulation and intervention.
News
July 18, 2023
USV AS is a joint venture company established by DeepOcean, Solstad Offshore and Østensjø, whose main purpose is to invest and own USVs. It is estimated that the USV solution can reduce CO2-emissions by more than 90% compared to a conventional offshore vessel when conducting subsea IMR operations.
News
July 06, 2023
The system integrates in-well monitoring and control of gas lift well performance with surface analytics and automation to continually optimize gas-lifted fields, remotely and without intervention.
News
July 05, 2023
The multi-functional single shear and seal mechanism will form part of a full subsea deepwater completion/intervention system being designed by Expro for a long-standing and valued customer for a deepwater subsea field at about 6,600ft (2,000 m) in the Gulf of Mexico.
News
July 03, 2023
C-Kore’s subsea testing tools are used by operators and installation contractors around the world on both installation campaigns and fault-finding operations.
News
June 23, 2023
Petrobras has ramped up efforts recently in robotics and artificial intelligence and is pioneering their application to the offshore sectors. Toward that end, this relevant contract was competitively awarded to Nauticus and will utilize Aquanaut in Petrobras’ Deepwater Production Field using supervised autonomy for infield inspection services.
Article
June 2023
State-of-the-art automation and optimization are being honed by continuous advancements in digital sensors, remote terminal units for wellsite control and physics-based diagnostics software. The next evolutionary step is fully autonomous well control, demonstrated by an initial pilot project on a group of 100 rod lift wells.
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