Accelerates autonomous offshore operations
ADNOC Drilling Company announced today the successful delivery and acceptance of AD-300, the first AI-enabled, fully automated walking island rig, delivered nearly three months ahead of schedule, enabling earlier revenue generation and accelerating the rollout of the six-rig next-generation program.
Standing 50m tall, the height of a 15-storey building, and weighing around 2,000 tons, AD-300 combines advanced automation, digital systems and hybrid power capability, with the option to connect to the grid, enabling more efficient and lower-emission operations.
Its automated walking capability allows it to move seamlessly between well locations without dismantling, while automation systems, such as automated pipe handling and AI-enabled monitoring, help minimize personnel exposure in complex operating environments.
Step-change
“The delivery of AD-300 marks a step-change in how we execute large-scale, technology-enabled energy development. By integrating automation, artificial intelligence and robotics at scale, we are enhancing safety, improving efficiency and delivering more consistent, predictable performance,” stated Abdulla Ateya Al Messabi, CEO, ADNOC Drilling.
Deployed offshore on one of ADNOC’s unique artificial islands, AD-300 is the first of six next-generation island rigs under a US$ 1.54bn contract awarded by ADNOC Offshore in 2024-2025. It represents a fundamental shift in offshore well delivery, enabling faster and more consistent execution.
“AD-300 and our next-generation island rigs are accelerating our growth, expanding ADNOC’s production capacity and delivering long-term value for our stakeholders and the nation,” added Tayba Abdulrahim Al Hashmi, CEO, ADNOC Offshore.
