Nabors acquires Robotic Drilling Systems
Nabors acquired Stavanger-based Robotic Drilling Systems, bringing automated tubular and tool-handling technology into Canrig and expanding Nabors’ drilling-automation portfolio.
Evidence notes
- Nabors acquired Stavanger-based Robotic Drilling Systems, a provider of automated tubular and tool-handling equipment for onshore and offshore drilling.
- The transaction brought the RDS team and product portfolio into Canrig, Nabors’ rig-equipment subsidiary.
- Nabors planned to combine RDS automation with its Rigtelligence operating system to scale robotic drilling capabilities across its global rig footprint.
Company overview
Nabors develops drilling automation and robotic tubular-handling systems under the Canrig brand for onshore and offshore rigs. Its current range includes drill-floor robots, robotic roughnecks, pipe handlers, pipe feeders and autonomous racking systems integrated with Nabors SmartROS controls for hands-free rig-floor workflows.