SLB worked with an operator offshore South America to successfully drill a 12 ¼-in section by integrating full rig automation and autonomous, on-bottom directional drilling capabilities. The operation increased ROP by 60%, achieved an outstanding 1.58-m center to center from the planned trajectory, and reduced carbon emissions by 16%.

DrillOps™ intelligent well delivery and insights solution and Neuro™ autonomous solutions enabled this substantive step toward fully autonomous drilling and delivered consistent, real-time monitored operations without personnel in hazardous zones, significantly improving safety.