The oil and gas industry is on the cusp of a revolution, thanks to AI and digitalisation technologies. These advancements bring enormous potential for optimising well operations, improving efficiency, and enhancing safety. However, significant challenges need to be tackled for successful implementation which will be addressed in this session, in addition to opportunities by expert panelists in context to well of future.

“Operation Automation” is a transformative session delving into the realm of rig automation, a frontier where cutting-edge technology meets the demands of the energy industry. At its core lies the concept of a fully automated rig, where human intervention is minimised, and efficiency is maximised. This session explores the myriad opportunities and challenges presented by rig automation, dissecting the latest breakthroughs through compelling case studies. Drilling Automation takes center stage, showcasing its potential to revolutionise operations. Discussions will span the spectrum of automation levels, from rudimentary tasks to sophisticated operations, emphasising the importance of a "Fit for Purpose" approach tailored to specific needs. Yet, amidst the promises lie barriers and challenges, both technical and operational, that must be surmounted for effective implementation. Reflecting on the journey so far, this session delves into the past and present landscape of drilling automation, offering insights into its evolution and current state. Finally, the gaze extends to the future, where innovation promises even greater strides in efficiency, safety, and sustainability. "Operation Automation" is not merely a session but a roadmap towards a future where technology and ingenuity converge to redefine the very fabric of drilling operations.

The evolution of drilling operations performance has seen significant improvements continuously over the last few years. Current and future industry changes with the increase in drilling operations’ complexity and diversity require a strong shift in the way wells are constructed. Starting from remotely collaborating between the rig site and office team to delivering wells safely, efficiently, and cost-competitively. Due to the growth of these activities and the large number of units operated, there has been a challenge in collaboration and decision-making between office and field teams. Drilling operations monitoring and management centers help to overcome main drilling challenges, incident prevention, drive operation efficiency opportunities throughout the full well construction cycle from well pick all the way to well release. Additionally, it enables performance benchmarking and identifies areas of improvement leading to delivering the best in class well delivery.     

In this session, we would like to share and discuss the experience of using real-time monitoring system empowered with the latest real-time AI and data analytics to achieve unprecedented results by multidisciplinary teams.

This session will explore novel and innovative digital applications of now-ubiquitous data supply across the whole well delivery lifecycle, from technical and logistical planning, through safe right-first-time construction, to efficient learnings and experience growth.

Pre-drill - how can AI and other digital solutions fine-tune drilling programs, set accurate budgets, and manage required inventory and resources.

While drilling - how surface and downhole measurement can predict and pre-empt equipment, geological, and hole condition dysfunction while populating closed-loop automated process control.

Post-well - how can disparate objective and subjective datasets from static, dynamic, and human sources be collated into sophisticated metrics to drive continuous improvement at scale.