Halliburton Acquires Sekal to Cut Well Delivery Times by 25%
Halliburton has acquired Norwegian technology provider Sekal from Sumitomo to enhance drilling automation offerings. The deal adds Sekal’s DrillTronics technology to Halliburton’s LOGIX remote operations, enabling up to 25% faster well delivery through automated well placement and dynamic optimisation.
1. Acquisition Details
Halliburton has acquired Norwegian technology provider Sekal from Sumitomo, with financial terms of the transaction remaining undisclosed. This move is designed to rapidly expand Halliburton’s automation capabilities within its Sperry Drilling unit.
2. Integrated Automation Platform
Sekal’s DrillTronics automation technology will be combined with Halliburton’s LOGIX automation and remote operations, including LOGIX Automated Geosteering. The integrated system manages real-time coordination of well placement, wellbore hydraulics and rig activities.
3. Operational and Cost Benefits
The Halliburton-Sekal solution is already deployed in several projects, where customers may see up to a 25% reduction in well delivery times. These gains stem from improvements in well placement, dynamic optimisation of drilling parameters and fully automated tripping processes.
4. Strategic Rationale and Background
Founded in 2011 and backed by partners like Statoil and Saudi Aramco, Sekal originated from research at the International Research Institute of Stavanger. The acquisition accelerates the adoption of digitally integrated well construction solutions worldwide.