Automate the best practices of your best driller.
SmartDRILL®
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SmartDRILL is a drilling process automation application that translates best practices to repeatable automated execution for all on/off bottom transitions while drilling.
Increased process control helps to reduce downhole dysfunction by mitigating shock and vibration.
Utilization of Smart algorithms to execute safer more efficient processes.
Automating routine processes with best practices enables consistent execution and frees up the driller to focus on crew safety.
Improved Drilling Connections
Consistent Execution
BHA Reliability
Enhanced Rig Operations
Consistent execution of best practices drives more efficient drilling connections.
Drilling Limiters, Drilling Process Automation, and Drilling Data
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OnePetro - SPE 2022
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SmartDRILL and MPD Ready® GEN II Case Study
Improved Process • Reduced Well Cost
The Nabors MPD-Ready system with hydraulic modeling and SmartDRILL process automation enabled the operator to increase trip speeds, reduce connection times and improve ROP resulting in a 31% reduction in operating costs driven by a 14-day reduction in well completion.
Bakken Case Study
Connect Better • Trip Less
The successful use of SmartDRILL process automation during the trial saved 8.15 hours per well, or 40.8 hours per pad, in drilling connection times and reduced shock and vibration by 50%.
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At the completion of the stand, SmartDRILL® transitions to slips following the operators best practice.
Weight to Slips
Ensure you’re safely transitioning to full drilling parameters with SmartDRILL® recipes with available integration of 3rd party ROP optimization.
Rotary Drilling
Following a slide executed manually or with SmartSLIDE®, SmartDRILL® follows the best practice to go to rotary drilling.
Slide to Rotary
Once rotary drilling reaches the depth to begin slide drilling, automation follows best practices to transition safely off bottom and prepare to slide.
Rotary to Slide
Increased process control helps to reduce downhole dysfunction and cumulative shocks.
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How Does It Work?
Saudi Arabia Case Study
Better Processes • Fewer Days
The successful use of SmartDRILL process automation has saved 9.5 hours per well on average. Savings continue to increase as the automation continually adjusts to reflect best practices.
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Relating Downhole Measurements to Surface Process Automation
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Meritorious Awards for Engineer Innovation
Machine and Process Automation are Improving Personnel Safety and Drilling Performance
An Operator and Rig Contractor Deliver Drilling Process Automation in the Bakken
What Drilling Automation can Teach us about Drilling Wells
OnePetro - SPE 2022
OnePetro - SPE 2020
OnePetro - SPE 2019
United States
Latin America
Middle East
17 Operators
East Texas
20 Operators
South Texas
6 Operators
Wyoming
27 Operators
West Texas
2 Operators
Northeast
15 Operators
North Dakota
East Texas
million feet drilled
2.5
wells
143
operators
17
South Texas
million feet drilled
5.9
wells
336
operators
20
Wyoming
million feet drilled
1.1
wells
69
operators
6
operators
West Texas
27
wells
624
million feet drilled
11.3
Northeast
million feet drilled
3.5
wells
223
operators
2
operators
North Dakota
15
wells
601
million feet drilled
12.1
operators
US Total
106
wells
3474
million feet
67.2
Third Party
operators
14
wells
138
million feet
2.91
United States
2 Operators
Colombia
3 Operators
Argentina
Latin America
Wells Drilled with Automation
13
Feet Drilled with Automation
164,472
1 Operator
Saudi Arabia
Middle East
Proven Success By Basin
operators
Colombia
2
wells
36
feet drilled
338,503
Argentina
operators
3
wells
67
feet drilled
386,720
Planning
- Meet with an automation expert to configure your best drilling practices
- Establish performance baseline
- Review service delivery model
Startup
- Trainers onsite to refine automation configuration and ensure drillers understand best practices
- 24/7 SmartTrainer ROC Support
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Rig Readiness
- Conduct rig survey
- Install SmartROS rig operating system
Planning
- Meet with an automation expert to configure your best drilling practices
- Establish performance baseline
- Review service delivery model
Startup
- Trainers onsite to refine automation configuration and provide training to drillers
- 24/7 SmartTrainer ROC Support
Meet Your Product Manager
Blakley Farrow
Blakley is an Operations Manager at Nabors supporting Drilling Process Automation. In this role, Blakley has commercialized and scaled SmartDRILL to 80% of Nabors’ US rig fleet; delivering efficiencies to customers worldwide. Prior to this role, Blakley held positions in rig operations and product development.
Blakley started her career offshore as an MLWD Field Engineer with Schlumberger and graduated from Colorado School of Mines with a BS in Petroleum Engineering.
Rig Readiness
- Conduct rig survey(s)
- Install SmartROS rig operating system
Planning
- Meet with an automation expert to configure your best drilling practices
- Establish performance baseline
- Provide training and support documentation
- Review service delivery model
Startup
- Trainers onsite to refine automation configuration and provide on-the-job training to drillers
- 24/7 SmartTrainer ROC Support
Wells Drilled with Automation
364
Feet Drilled with Automation
5.8M
Automating routine processes with best practices enables consistent execution and frees up the driller to focus on crew safety.
Consistent Execution
Consistent execution of best practices drives more efficient drilling connections.
Improved Drilling Connections
Utilization of Smart algorithms to execute safer more efficient processes.
Enhanced Rig Operations
At the completion of the stand, SmartDRILL® transitions to slips following the operators best practice.
Weight to Slips
Ensure you’re safely transitioning to full drilling parameters with SmartDRILL® recipes with available integration of 3rd party ROP optimization.
Rotary Drilling
Following a slide executed manually or with SmartSLIDE®, SmartDRILL® follows the best practice to go to rotary drilling.
Slide to Rotary
Once rotary drilling reaches the depth to begin slide drilling, automation follows best practices to transition safely off bottom and prepare to slide.
Rotary to Slide
Increased process control helps to reduce downhole dysfunction and cumulative shocks.
Slips to Weight
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2 operators | 223 wells | 3.5 million ft drilled
Wyoming
2 operators | 223 wells | 3.5 million ft drilled
West Texas
2 operators | 223 wells | 3.5 million ft drilled
South Texas
15 operators | 601 wells | 12.1 million ft drilled
North East
15 operators | 601 wells | 12.1 million ft drilled
East Texas
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