ExxonMobil has expanded its use of automated drilling in the Permian Basin, aiming to reduce risk and increase output by ...

Malaysia’s energy behemoth Petronas, compatriot Velesto Energy and National Oilwell Varco (NOV) have teamed up to implement rig mechanised automation processes and integrate robotics into drilling ...

Robotics in offshore drilling reduces human exposure, standardizes repetitive tasks, and compresses critical-path time, yielding safer, faster, more consistent wells at lower total cost and emissions.

John Henry vs the steam drill: Will the robots win? In his latest Drilling Advances column, Ford Brett explores whether drilling automation can help solve North America’s looming natural gas supply ...