Drill pipe tech transforms drilling with real-time data and power

The DualLink system can boost Middle East well safety, efficiency, cutting emissions, risks with high-speed data, power for smarter drilling, completions, interventions

- BY ABDULAZIZ KHATTAK

FOR decades, the oil and gas industry has sought a reliable way to transmit both high-speed data and power downhole; not just to make more informed decisions, but also for the HSE benefits and improved efficiency it could offer.

That solution is now available with the introduction of Reelwell's DualLink™.

DualLink is a drill pipe technology designed to transmit real-time data and electrical power between surface systems and downhole tools.

This capability enables unprecedented real-time communication with downhole tools, enhancing decision-making and operational control in complex drilling and well environments.

REAL-WORLD DEPLOYMENTS

Based in Norway, Reelwell specialises in well construction and intervention solutions. Designed to enhance safety, efficiency, and cost-effectiveness while reducing environmental impact, Reelwell's DualLink is redefining drilling technology for the oil and gas industry.

Field performance has confirmed that the telemetry and power systems are stable and reliable, even under demanding drilling and well conditions.

DualLink is currently operational in commercial onshore activity in the US, with offshore deployment on the Norwegian Continental Shelf for Vår Energi planned in the coming months.

Reelwell is also actively engaged in discussions with several major international operators regarding future deployments and field-scale implementations.

PROTECTING THE WELL & PERSONNEL

The system is increasingly relevant for operators in the Middle East who are aiming to improve well delivery while meeting evolving HSE and efficiency goals.