It is a fully integrated, multiple module rig that can drill on various well spacing’s of 10 feet to 30 feet. The rig layout consists of five individual modules, resulting in lightweight components that can be efficiently mo.
[pdf] Innovations in rig automation, drill string design, drilling fluid chemistry, and the workhorse polycrystalline diamond compact drill bit continue to allow drillers to get wellbores to total depth in less time across all major U.S. basins, observes Cristi Harrington, vice president of North American sales for drilling contractor, Helmerich & Payne.
[pdf] Combining Nabors proprietary Smart Suite of automated drilling software with Canrig® robotics on the PACE®-R801 creates an unmanned rig floor that removes crews from red zone areas and delivers consistent, predictable drilling performance. Video from the first well is available here, PACE®-R801.
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