Feb 18, 2025 | Insights, Technology
Nabors Industries Ltd. (“Nabors”) and Professional Directional Enterprises, Inc. (“ProDirectional”) are excited to announce a strategic collaboration to advance the adoption of automated steering technologies in drilling operations. By combining Nabors’ expertise in...
Dec 17, 2024 | Insights, Technology
Nabors and eDrilling are joining forces to enhance drilling performance, reliability and efficiency through the use of artificial intelligence (AI) and rig automation. At the center of the collaboration is eDrilling’s AI agent, Ida, which is engineered to tackle the...
Dec 6, 2024 | Insights, Technology
Predictive Drilling and Canrig® Sigma Top Drive were selected as winners of the 2024 Special Meritorious Awards for Engineering Innovation (MEAs) in the Machine Learning and AI and Onshore Rigs categories, respectively. The MEA program honors 18 groundbreaking...
Sep 2, 2024 | Insights, Technology
Automating drilling activities deliver consistent and repeatable outcomes, ultimately enabling safer, more efficient and responsible operations. For many drilling contractors pursuing automation, collaboration is essential. Those without in-house technology or the...
Oct 18, 2023 | Insights, Technology, Transition
Nabors and Canrig were finalists for six 2023 Gulf Energy Excellence Awards in five categories: Mid/Small-Cap Energy Firm of the Year (Nabors Industries), Best Controls, Instrumentation, Automation Technology – Upstream (SmartROS® and SmartPOWER™), Best Digital...
Aug 4, 2023 | Insights, Technology
Historically, SCR to AC rig conversions required that the rig be rebuilt entirely, until now. Background Advancements in drilling control system technologies enable gains in efficiency and repeatability. Recent developments also frequently include automation. To...
Jun 7, 2023 | Insights, Transition
Reducing emissions from drilling operations is a priority of drillers and operators alike. Electrification effectively decarbonizes operations and lowers costs. Nabors rigs connect to the grid through the Canrig PowerTAP™ module. Using the PowerTAP™ module, any...
