Partners with Honghua Group to embed AI in rig design
ADNOC Drilling Company has announced it has been awarded a contract for three island rigs by ADNOC Offshore for an estimated total contract value of US$ 806mn to support expanding operations at the offshore Zakum development project.
“This award strengthens our position as a critical enabler of ADNOC’s production capacity targets, while delivering sustainable, high-quality returns for our shareholders well into 2038 and beyond,” commented Abdulrahman Abdulla Al Seiari, CEO, ADNOC Drilling.
The contract will follow existing agreements that generate long-term revenue and attractive returns. The three new island rigs will operate on ADNOC’s existing and newly constructed innovative artificial islands for drilling and completion of wells.
Vital role
“These advanced island rigs delivered by ADNOC Drilling will play a vital role in achieving our production capacity goals and meeting global energy demand. Together, we are pushing the boundaries of technology, operational excellence and partnership to power sustainable growth,” noted Tayba Abdul Rahim Al Hashemi, Chief Executive Officer, ADNOC Offshore.
This new generation of island rigs, expected to gradually join the fleet between 2027 and 2028, will be developed through a strategic collaboration between ADNOC Drilling and Honghua Group (HH). The partnership is formed specifically to embed the transformative power of AI, advanced digitalization and real-time analytics into rig design and operations.
Leveraging real-time condition monitoring, performance optimization and predictive analytics, the rigs will generate actionable insights that drive higher operational efficiency, improved delivery times and enhanced safety.
