Nabors installs first Canrig automated floor wrench on Haynesville rig
Nabors reported that the first Canrig automated floor wrench installed on a company rig in the Haynesville Shale reduced field cycle time by 30%.
Evidence notes
- The first unit was installed during the fourth quarter of 2025 and operated on a Nabors rig in the Haynesville Shale.
- Field performance also showed improved positioning alongside the measured cycle-time reduction.
- The automated wrench is available as a retrofit for Canrig wrenches already deployed in the field.
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.