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We provide software which compares a state-of-the-art real-time model downhole with accurate data from drilling operations.
New system offers significant savings: Drilling wells with ‘autopilot’
Teknisk Ukeblad March 2015: New system offers significant savings: Drilling wells with 'autopilot' Drilling processes in the North Sea are supported from Sandnes. In October 2014, the world's first automated drilling process was completed in the North Sea. Read the...
Unique technology can help oil companies save millions
Stavanger Aftenblad March 2015: Unique technology can help oil companies save millions Sandnes based Sekal AS has developed a technology that can make drilling operations much more efficient and allow the oil companies to save millions of kroner. Considering its...
We have been nominated!
Sekal has been nominated for the ‘2015 Smartest Company in Norway’ award, as part of a competition organized by Norsk Industri and Siemens. The purpose of the competition is to highlight how Norwegian companies increase productivity and efficiency by utilizing smart...
1st implementation of DrillTronics™
Sekal's DrillTronics™ is now running on Statoil's Statfjord C! After a successful commissioning on Statoil’s Statfjord C, DrillTronics™ was implemented on October 2, 2014. This made Statfjord C one of the world’s most advanced drilling rigs. Drilling with...
Visit us at ADIPEC!
Come visit us at ADIPEC and hear more about the future of drilling automation and real time decision making! After opening our Dubai office in August, we are continuing to grow our presence in the Middle East and will be at the ADIPEC conference this year. Come visit...
Sekal secures breakthrough contract
Finansavisen Oct 2013: Sekal secures breakthrough contract Sekal acquires a noteworthy contract with Statoil, purchasing DrillTronics for Statfjord C. Sekal’s CEO Asbjørn Sola signs a significant contract with Statoil, who has purchased DrillTronics, Sekal's automated...
Saudi Aramco Energy Ventures LLC Announces Investment into Sekal AS
Saudi Aramco Energy Ventures LLC (“SAEV”), the corporate venturing subsidiary of Saudi Aramco, today announced the closing of its direct investment into Sekal AS, a company that offers real time decision support and automation software, together with related...
Framework agreement with Statoil
Sekal AS has been awarded a framework agreement with Statoil for Advanced Monitoring of drilling operations. As part of the Advanced Monitoring service, Sekal will be utilising its DrillScene™ software to model well behaviour and provide a more comprehensive picture...
Sustainable drilling
Scanorama Jul/Aug 2012: Sustainable drilling IRIS, formerly known as Rogaland Research was established in 1973. Longstanding petroleum industry know-how forms a solid foundation for cutting-edge research that really makes a difference. We have a full scale drilling...