Collaboration between Schlumberger and Cactus Drilling to Boost Oil and Gas Sector Automation with Advanced Digital Solutions

SLB (Schlumberger Limited) has entered into a strategic collaboration with Cactus Drilling to advance the adoption of automated and autonomous drilling solutions in the oil and gas sector. This partnership is set to deliver optimized performance through improved operational efficiency and execution consistency by scaling advanced digital solutions.

The collaboration will see Cactus enhance its current use of SLB's Precise automated drilling control systems by integrating DrillSync, SLB's automated controls platform and software suite. These technologies aim to boost drilling efficiency, increase equipment utilization, and provide real-time data insights for better execution.

SLB Well Construction president Cecilia Prieto commented on the significance of this collaboration, stating, "This agreement with Cactus is an important step in shaping the future of well construction and aligning performance goals between SLB, drilling contractors, and operators." The agreement will also facilitate the deployment of DrillOps, SLB's AI-powered drilling automation and advisory solution, along with Neuro, which supports self-learning, autonomous directional drilling, and geosteering capabilities.

Cactus Drilling president and CEO Josh Simons added, "The expanded partnership with SLB allows us to offer our customers the benefits of leading-edge automation and control technology and leaves us well-positioned to deliver even greater value by strengthening the safety, precision, and consistency of our drilling operations."

In addition to this collaboration, SLB and Subsea 7 were awarded a substantial engineering, procurement, construction, and installation contract by BP for the Ginger project offshore Trinidad and Tobago. This contract is the first project award under a global framework agreement between bp and the Subsea Integration Alliance, which includes SLB OneSubsea and Subsea 7.

In conclusion, the collaboration between SLB and Cactus Drilling marks a significant step towards enhancing automation in the oil and gas sector. With the integration of advanced digital solutions and AI-powered technologies, the industry is poised for improved efficiency, safety, and performance.