Upstream drilling news

Halliburton and Sekal AS deployed the world’s first automated on-bottom drilling system with the integration of Halliburton’s LOGIX automation and remote operations, Sekal’s Drilltronics, and the rig automation control system.

Richard Toomes, Strategic Business Development Manager, and Matthew Offenbacher, VP Marketing and Technology, AES Drilling Fluids, argue that a holistic viewpoint of drilling fluids’ impact on the drilling process is required to drive efficiency.

Viking Completion Technology has announced a series of high-profile successes in Saudi Arabia, completing five trial projects within a 14-month period.

Valaris Ltd has announced several fleet rationalisation actions and issued a Fleet Status Report.

CNOOC Limited has announced that Bozhong 26-6 Oilfield Development Project (Phase I) has commenced production.

Baker Hughes, an energy technology company has announced three new electrification technologies that will provide enhanced reliability, increased efficiency and reduced emissions for onshore and offshore operations.

The contract scope includes drilling services for development and exploration wells over a three-year period.

Flow remediation specialist, Pipetech, has announced the launch of its Downhole Scale Remediation (DSR) technology. Supported by the Net Zero Technology Centre’s (NZTC) emissions reduction programme, this technology aims to redefine wellbore cleaning solutions while advancing sustainable practices.

Chevron Corporation has announced that its 50% owned affiliate Tengizchevroil LLP (TCO) has started oil production at its Future Growth Project (FGP) located at the Tengiz oil field in Kazakhstan.

The Oil & Gas Development Company Ltd. (OGDC) of Pakistan has announced enhancement of oil production Kunnar-12 and Kunnar-6 wells at the Kunnar oilfield, resulting in incremental production of 1160 bpd of oil.