John de Wardt

Nabors has embarked on a three tier Drilling Automation Strategy:  Advisory Automation, Process Automation and Machine Automation.Advisory Automation integrates customers’ well programs and best practices with Nabors’ rig activities.Process Automation integrates service company activities with the Nabors control system to optimize the drilling process. These processes include wellbore placement, geosteering, down-linking to downhole tools, managed pressure drilling, and casing running. Nabors system. Contact: [email protected]

NOV has developed an automated drilling system as a new product line. This system utilizes a reflexive system over the rig controls to apply various automated procedures for drilling operations. The system permits the implementation of applications for drilling process control developed by clients and third parties. The system also has the capability to integrate with real time downhole date transmitted to surface by wired drill pipe. NOV system. Contact: [email protected]