Accelerating digitalisation and drilling automation in Mideast

Nabors Industries continues to lead in transforming drilling operations through automation and digitalisation with its SmartROS® rig automation system and RigCLOUD® digital platform

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NABORS' SmartROS® rig automation system and RigCLOUD® digital platform are revolutionising the industry by providing real-time data insights and making automation accessible and deployable on any AC rig extending their benefits beyond Nabors' own rig fleet.

These technologies are designed to enhance operational efficiency, minimise downtime, and ensure precise drilling performance, consistently reducing or eliminating drilling operations zero non-productive time (NPT).

Nabors' RigCLOUD® optimisation platform has been instrumental in digitalising operations across the Eastern Hemisphere, providing real-time data and drilling analytics enabling operators to make more informed decisions.

Uniquely designed to host drilling and analytics software at the rig site, on the web, and on mobile devices, the RigCLOUD® automation platform ensures seamless acquisition, storage, management, visualisation, and delivery of drilling data, including efficient transmission from the Wellsite Information Transfer Standard Markup Language (WITSML) stores for enhanced interoperability and data accessibility.

Its reliable system enables efficient communication across applications to support digital operations while ensuring secure access to data and services for integration with other digital systems and partner applications.

Deployed on over 40 rigs in Saudi Arabia and 27 rigs across the Middle East, Africa, Far East, Russia, and Kazakhstan, including non-Nabors rigs, the RigCLOUD® platform has proven its adaptability and impact by enhancing efficiency and enabling data-driven decision-making across diverse operations.