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NOBLE CORPORATION REELWELL dustry’s broader sustainability goals. Noble’s progressive to meet the industry’s evolving needs.

approach and openness to innovation make them an ideal Reelwell’s DualLink system integrates real-time te- partner for this ambitious journey,” said Jouni Raatikain- lemetry with wellbore power, delivering enhanced op- en, Executive Vice President Global Customer Support at erational control and ensuring uninterrupted power to

Kongsberg Maritime. downhole tools.

By directly powering tools in the Bottom Hole As- sembly (BHA) that have traditionally been mechanically

COSLPioneer Semi-Sub Rig to Feature DualLink

Digital Drill Pipe Tech operated, the system eliminates the need for batteries

Well construction and production technology de- and turbines, enabling instant surface control and en- veloper ReelWell, as part of strategic partnership with hanced functionality.

Odfjell Technology, secured multi-year contract with This advancement improves data transmission and

Vår Energi for the provision of DualLink-powered digi- ensures more precise, reliable operations throughout the tal drill pipe technology. drilling and wells process.

As part of the agreement, Reelwell’s DualLink technol- The combination of wellbore power and real-time te- ogy will be deployed offshore on the Norwegian Conti- lemetry allows Reelwell to oversee the collection and anal- nental Shelf (NCS) for the frst time. ysis of critical drilling data, facilitating continuous optimi-

The initial contract covers operations on the COSLPio- zation of wellbore operations on the rig.

neer rig for one year, with the option of four additional Odfjell Technology will be responsible for all the neces- one-year extensions, with options to expand the scope for sary drill pipe components and accessories for the project. all Vår Energi installations across the North Sea. In addition, they will oversee the many maintenance re-

The collaboration between Reelwell and Odfjell Tech- quirements, in support of Reelwell’s services and the CO- nology aims to advance drilling effciency and technology SLPioneer rig.

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