The future of well construction is autonomous drilling, and it’s here

Is autonomous directional drilling already a reality? Yes, and it’s good. Not only does it measurably improve job-to-job and site-to-site consistency and reliability, but the fact that data is real-time and immediately accessible produces better drilling outcomes and well economics. Pair that with a reduced carbon footprint and minimized HSE risks (thanks to optimal equipment and power utilization), and you have yourself a winner.