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  Friday night lights… tailgating Saturdays… and of course, armchair quarterbacking Sundays. It’s the most wonderful time of the year! Now, imagine if your favorite football team had to play a championship game with the same gear they used a century ago.  The game would be drastically different—less safe, less efficient, and much  more dangerous. Similarly, the evolution of personal protective equipment (PPE) in the drilling industry has transformed its safety and effectiveness over the years. Just as football gear has advanced from simple leather helmets to sophisticated, high-tech armor, PPE has undergone significant changes to better protect our most valuable asset: our people. In the high-stakes game of drilling operations, PPE can be considered our “prevent defense” against various risks and exposures. From the protective helmets that guard against falling objects to the flame-resistant clothing that shields workers from intense heat, each piece of PPE plays a cr...

  H&P INTRODUCES THE DRILLSCAN® SOFTWARE FORCED VIBRATION MODULE TO HELP SELECT THE OPTIMAL BOTTOMHOLE ASSEMBLY (BHA) DESIGN Drillstring vibrations habitually cause downhole BHA failures. While the drillstring will always be subject to these vibrations, H&P has developed a physics-based module that selects the optimal BHA design to enhance overall drilling performance . • Quantifies the severity of vibrations along the string • Benchmarks multiple BHA proposals with a few clicks • Recommends peak drilling parameters for any type of BHA • Helps ensure adequate placement of sensitive equipment • Simple & accessible for all levels of drilling engineers SO HOW DOES IT WORK? The Forced Vibrations module features a comprehensive interface to quantify the impact of any excitation source along the drillstring. The drilling engineer can investigate the potential impact of lateral, torsional, and axial excitation sources along the drilling string by calculating c...

  Working together to deliver better drilling outcomes: Planning and Preparation : Meticulous planning and preparation centered around operator’s performance goals Field-Proven Technology : H&P’s FlexFusion technology package enhanced consistency and reduced flat time Seamless Collaboration : Customer, rig crews, on-site leadership & remote support teams openly discussed best practices, lessons learned, and recommendations to help ensure optimal performance. Continuous Communication : Ongoing feedback loop between all parties throughout the entire operation                                  1 st pad drilled for a new customer 8 well program 9.36 days under operator’s AFE 1 well of time saved             Read out the full case study here: https://www.helmerichp...

AN INDUSTRY-FIRST THAT ENABLES SMOOTH DRILLING USING DIFFERENTIAL PRESSURE H&P’s advanced drawworks control system smoothly controls block velocity while regulating inputs from differential pressure, torque and/or weight on bit (WOB). The Autodriller® Pro control system accomplishes an industry-first by seamlessly transferring to/from WOB and differential pressure, while maintaining smooth drilling that doesn’t require changing gain settings at the drillers console. A CONTROL SYSTEM THAT KNOWS WHAT IS IMPORTANT, WHEN IT MATTERS MOST. By design, this system automatically regulates to the parameter most in control at the time (differential pressure, weight on bit, and torque) in order to maintain smooth block velocity to improve consistent bit/rock engagement. Smooth block velocity results in less axial oscillations from surface, providing a higher rate of penetration (ROP) and improved bit and downhole tool reliability. OUTCOMES Compare the Performance › Average Rotatin...

FlexFusion is an elevated advancement in drilling automation that seamlessly integrates cutting-edge technologies with Helmerich & Payne’s industry-leading FlexRig® fleet to deliver unparalleled performance and consistency. While it is not the first automation solution, it is the most comprehensive on the market today, designed to help operators achieve greater consistency, efficiency, and performance in their drilling operations. Full Stand Automation FlexFusion is a combination of industry leading control technologies designed to efficiently drill a stand. Together, these technologies are designed to mitigate the effects of bit bounce, bit whirl and stick-slip to improve ROP and extend BHA life. • Autodriller Pro reduces effects of bit bounce by prioritizing stable block velocity. • FlexTorque® technology mitigates stick-slip by actively responding to torque fluctuations. • Sequenced automation helps manage the effects of bit whirl by consistently executing the proces...

TULSA, Okla. & ABERDEEN, Scotland--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Helmerich & Payne, Inc. (NYSE: HP) (“H&P” or the “Company”) and KCA Deutag International Limited (“KCA Deutag”) today announced a definitive agreement under which H&P will acquire KCA Deutag for $1.9725 billion in cash.   KCA Deutag is a diverse global drilling company. The company has a significant land drilling presence in the Middle East, which represents approximately two-thirds of the company’s calendar year 2023 Operating EBITDA, with additional operations in South America, Europe and Africa. In addition to its land operations, KCA Deutag has asset-light offshore management contract operations in the North Sea, Angola, Azerbaijan and Canada, with super major customers and long-term earnings visibility through a robust backlog. KCA Deutag’s Kenera segment comprises manufacturing and engineering businesses, including Bentec, with three facilities serving the energy industry, representing a longer-term growth...

Listen in as Paul Perrion and Marc Willerth discuss the affect solar storms and other geomagnetic activities have on drilling operations. Specifically the consequences when survey management services do not provide the correct support during these anomalies. The May 8 - 13, 2024 solar storm caused some significant issues for operators that could have been properly mitigated. Learn more about our Survey Management services and how we can help you stay on target: https://www.helmerichpayne.com/techno... 📖📚 Dive into our 100+ year history here: https://bit.ly/hpabout . REVOLUTIONARY RIG DESIGN. 💪 Read about our award-winning FlexRig® Fleet designed for optimal flexibility, performance and efficiency: https://bit.ly/flexrig-fleet . 🎥 Watch our Flex 3 in action: https://bit.ly/flex3-move . WANT MORE AUTOMATION? ⏳🔃 Our advanced Rig Floor Automation technology can help you achieve better drilling outcomes: https://bit.ly/rigfloor-automation . 🤝TALK TO A RIG SPECIALIST T...

  LOWER EMISSIONS AND ENHANCE SUSTAINABILITY Delivering on H&P’s commitment to further sustainability efforts, the Engine Management solution helps operators reduce excess engine hours, lowering fuel consumption and reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. By targeting a minimum engine count, H&P can communicate to the driller when there are excess engines online, so that one can be safely turned off. In addition to the environmental benefits that come with Engine Management, this solution delivers tangible financial benefits by reducing fuel consumption . Even a 4-5% fuel reduction per day can translate into a savings of $300/day depending on baseline engine practices. That is $110,000 per year on just one rig. A BETTER OUTCOME H&P helps determine a baseline of the engine load in order to help operators evaluate the value of optimizing the engine count and load. Together, performance goals will be determined to help further sustainability measures and deliver ...