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Energy technology company Baker Hughes and Equinor formalized the extension of two contracts for the continuous provision of integrated drilling solutions, well services, and wireline interventions in the North Sea. Accordingly, the multi-year renewal seeks to ensure hydrocarbon supply through efficient operations in both mature fields and new exploration areas.
Implementation of Baker Hughes and Equinor Technologies
The scope of these agreements strengthens the operational position of both corporations in one of the world’s most demanding energy regions. The planned activities will be executed under a model that prioritizes safety, profitability, and reduction of environmental impact on the Norwegian continental shelf.
Regarding technical execution, the integrated drilling agreement authorizes Baker Hughes to deploy its latest capabilities in well construction and completion. The operator will integrate advanced digital tools to optimize extraction processes and mitigate operational risks inherent to offshore activity.
Indeed, one of the primary solutions to be utilized in exploration projects is the Kantori autonomous well construction platform. Likewise, the corporation will implement advanced TRU-ARMS reservoir mapping services, which enable precise and efficient development of marine resources through real-time data capture.
On the other hand, the contract focused on well intervention will combine surface and downhole solutions with technologies from strategic partners. The central purpose of this division is to extend the productivity of existing assets through the PRIME technology portfolio, an infrastructure designed to increase energy performance and reduce the volume of emissions associated with exploitation.
Regarding operational support, Baker Hughes executives emphasized that the experience accumulated over decades in the North Sea validates the viability of this project. The integration of specialized services aims to structure a safer energy ecosystem for Norway and the rest of the European continent.
Finally, this agreement coincides with the strengthening of the technology provider’s local infrastructure. The firm recently inaugurated its new Subsea Services Center of Excellence in Dusavik, which complements the facilities of the Pipe Plugging and Abandonment Center of Excellence located in Stavanger. This solid industrial base ensures the logistical and engineering support necessary to meet the technical standards required by Equinor.
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