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Autodriller Pro Control System Helps Remove Human Variability While Enhancing Drilling Performance TULSA, Oklahoma, December 1, 2021 -- Helmerich & Payne, Inc. (NYSE: HP) today introduced Autodriller Pro, an advanced controller technology designed to smoothly control block velocity while regulating inputs from differential pressure, torque and/or weight on bit (WOB). This industry-leading drawworks control system seamlessly transfers to/from WOB and dif ferential pressure while helping to maintain smooth drilling that doesn’t require changing gain settings at the driller’s console. “We set out to design a control system that would know what was important when it mattered most, and I believe that is what we have accomplished with Autodriller Pro,” said Todd Benson, Chief Innovation Officer. The system automatically regulates to the parameter most in control at the time in order to maintain smooth block velocity, improving consistent bit and rock engagement. Smooth block veloci...

  ACHIEVE CONFIGURABLE AND CONSISTENT BIT AND BHA ENGAGEMENT Staging drilling setpoints after tagging bottom is often inconsistent and can cause drilling dysfunction . H&P transformed this common multi-step task into an automated and configurable process with FlexB2D® technology. Now, with FlexB2D 2.0 operators can realize even more efficiencies than were available before. FlexB2D 2.0 technology performs automated zeroing of the weight-on-bit (WOB) and differential pressure setpoint and helps ensure proper contact with the formation. Automated, configurable, consistent bit engagement ultimately reduces BHA failures and decreases time to target. 2.0 Enhancements FEATURES ADVANTAGES OUTCOME Full stand control Return to bottom from any point during a stand after engaging bottom (sliding or rotating), improving back to bottom times and lessening exposure to manual bit enagement variances Off bottom time, w...

 If you’re familiar with H&P, then you know that we take our commitment to HSE seriously.  The evolution and advancement of our safety practices year over year extend beyond procedures and processes; they are deeply rooted in our personal employee-to-employee coaching and mentorship.  As an industry, the role mentors play cannot be emphasized enough. Recognizing that much of the expertise newer employees acquire comes from their seasoned counterparts and that the importance of on-the-job training is a fundamental part of the drilling industry.  It's important to note that mentorship transcends our rig operations; in reality, everyone, whether in an office, shop, or on a rig, likely encounters a mentor at some point in their career. Acknowledging the significance of mentorship, H&P continuously innovates to enhance and support our mentoring processes. This month's newsletter features two resources aimed at facilitating the coaching and mentoring of employees...

Q. WHAT IS THE BIT GUIDANCE SYSTEM (BGS)?   A. The Bit Guidance System(also referred to as BGS) is H&P’s industry-leading cognitive computing system that helps make directional decisions based on economics to help lower drilling costs and increase production. Q. DO I NEED TO HAVE AN H&P RIG TO RUN BGS? A. H&P’s BGS can be run on any rig with a WITS0 feed from an EDR once LTE or satellite connectivity is in place. The system is adaptable globally with a WITSML feed from an EDR or data provider over the internet. Q. WHAT DO I NEED TO RUN BGS ON MY RIG? A. The BGS was developed to make steering calls for conventional, bent motor directional assemblies. H&P needs a data input from the MWD provider into an EDR, and then that feed is sent to the on-site or remote computers via WITS0 or WITSML. When a directional survey is captured by the MWD provider and transmitted to the EDR, H&P then imports it to computers, where the algorithms calculate the best course ...

  AUTOMATICALLY UPLOAD AND EXECUTE ON THE DRILLING ROADMAP The workflow around drilling roadmaps that exists today is a manual process that lacks real-time communication amongst relevant stakeholders. H&P’s Digital Roadmap technology allows users to view and change the roadmap remotely and enables the automatic execution of that roadmap. By enabling the automatic execution of these parameters, which are based on geologic formation and depth, Digital Roadmap technology helps reduce the time needed for manual inputs and decreases the potential for inaccuracies. › Increase Visibility › External Control/Remote Empowerment › Automatic Execution CONSISTENT, REPEATABLE RESULTS ENHANCE BHA INTEGRITY Today, drillers are responsible for changing and executing roadmap parameters at the right time or they face a number of risks – one being damage to BHA tools. Digital Roadmap takes the drilling roadmap concept and automates the process through a digital platform. H&P can n...

  For over 100 years, Helmerich & Payne has been a leader in rig performance and more recently, in rig technology and innovation. H&P is the largest onshore driller in the US and has approximately 25% of the total horizontal and 34% of the superspec market share in US land drilling. Having operated in international markets for the last 64 years, and with 800+ employees working outside of the US, we are positioned to deliver better drilling outcomes across the globe. EXPERIENCE MORE THAN 64 YEARS OF EXPERIENCE WORKING IN OVER 30 COUNTRIES #1 FOR TOTAL CUSTOMER SATISFACTION FOR 14 YEARS IN A ROW ACROSS THE WORLD, OVER 25,000 WELLS HAVE BEEN DRILLED SINCE 2014 H&P’S BIT GUIDANCE SYSTEM HAS DRILLED MORE THAN 1,845 WELLS TO DATE OUR PROPRIETARY AUTOSLIDE® TECHNOLOGY HAS DRILLED 664 WELLS TO DATE SAFETY Built into the DNA of H&P is a commitment to hold ourselves to a higher standard. We believe every action has a reaction, and it’s our innate responsibility to...

  The newest addition to the industry standard FlexRig® fleet is uniquely enhanced for mobility and agility in Middle East terrain, without compromising unconventional pad drilling that advanced drilling programs require. Unlike most conventional rigs, the Flex3 Walking Rig is a side saddle configuration to reduce flat time during common rig activities: drilling, pad to pad rig moves, and well to well rig walks, thoughtfully designed with environmental stewardship and safety in mind. UNMATCHED PERFORMANCE IN UNCONVENTIONAL DRILLING The newest FlexRig fleet design offers configurations to deliver more power, more finesse, and greater mobility to match the unique demands of Middle East operations. - Walking capability of 500 ft (152.4 m) in a straight line, or multiple rows within a 200 x 50 ft (60.96 x 15.24 m) box - Achieve 100 ft (30.48 m) per hour in walking speed without having to move the backyard THE POWER OF EFFICIENCY: ELIMINATING TEDIOUS AND TIME-CONSUMING RI...

REDUCE DRILLPIPE DAMAGE & INCREASE TORQUE EFFICIENCY IN UNCONVENTIONAL WELLS The drilling landscape is changing as automation and mechanization create opportunities to further enhance safety and performance, while meeting the aggressive parameters required for deeper wells with longer laterals. Empowered by the Helmerich & Payne legacy of domain expertise and innovative technology, the HexGrip” 12O automated floor wrench, combined with additional rig floor mechanization enhancements, move modern well programs forward to new performance milestones in the industry's performance journey. TFE INDUSTRY'S PREMIERE HIGH TORQUE SOLUTION FOR THE UNCONVENTIONAL DRILLING MARKET The HexGrip 120 automated floor wrench offers the consistently high makeup and breakout torque needed to ensure connection integrity. Factoring the strain extra torque can have on the box, the HexGrip 120 uses six contact points on the upper and lower arms, reducing the force needed to make and break conn...