SLB (NYSE: SLB) and Cactus Drilling, the largest privately held U.S. land driller, have entered a strategic collaboration to accelerate adoption of automated and autonomous drilling technologies across Cactus’ rig fleet.
🔧 Key Technologies Integrated:
- Precise™ – SLB’s automated drilling control system (already in use by Cactus)
- DrillSync™ – Platform for automated rig controls and real-time data insights
- DrillOps™ – AI-powered advisory and automation suite
- Neuro™ – Autonomous directional drilling and geosteering with self-learning capabilities
🎯 Objectives:
- Increase drilling efficiency and precision
- Boost equipment utilization
- Enable real-time decision-making through data insights
- Enhance safety and consistency in operations
🗣 “This agreement is an important step in shaping the future of well construction,” said Cecilia Prieto, President of Well Construction at SLB.
🗣 “We’re better positioned to deliver value to customers through greater safety, precision, and consistency,” said Josh Simons, CEO of Cactus Drilling.
💡 Strategic Insight:
This move reinforces a growing trend: drilling contractors investing in real-time digital control and AI-based advisory systems to stay competitive. It positions Cactus as a technology-forward driller ready to meet operators’ increasing demand for predictable, data-driven well delivery—especially important amid tight capital budgets and rising ESG expectations.
