NOV Surface
Automation Package
NOV’s Surface Automation technology combines the forces of the NOVOS™ drilling automation platform and the M/D Totco™ suite of drilling efficiency applications to provide you with the optimal level of control, consistency, and performance – every time.
NOVOS
NOVOS
NOVOS Apps
The NOVOS platform is open to 3rd party applications through NOVOS Apps.
NOVOS Apps
Available through NOVOS SDK and OPC-UA interface
Apps can be built for different purposes including Drilling Advisory, Closed Loop Optimization, Directional Drilling, MPD, Mitigation of Drilling Dysfunctions, etc.
ALM - Automation Lifecycle Management
NOV’s Automation Lifecycle Management program ensures that your automation equipment and software are humming.
Latest Software versions
Performance Metrics
Remote NOVOS troubleshooting
Single point of contact through assigned Program Manager
ALM - Automation
Lifecycle Management
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The NOVOS drilling automation platform
removes several redundant tasks from processes during drilling operations.
• Improved performance & consistency
• Proven in the field
• Compatible with NOV rig controls
• Land or offshore
NOVOS Enabled
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Start
rotation
Start
pumps
Hoist up
Open
IBOP
Open slips
Turn on
auto driller
Stop
pumps
Hoist up
Close
IBOP
Close slips
Stop
rotation
VS
Manual opertain requires the driller to maintain 12 touchpoints to progress drilling operations.
Manual Operation
NOVOS allows the driller to focus on consistent process execution and safety by automating repetitive drilling activities, benefitting both drilling contractors and operators. This helps maintain consistency - regardless of who is at the controls.
Global Footprint
NOVOS
Market
North America
South America
Middle East
North Sea
GOM
Asia Southeast
Asia Caspian Sea
West Africa
Kaizen™ - Intelligent Drilling Optimizer
Automation Focused on Drilling Efficiency
Kaizen™ - Intelligent Drilling Optimizer
Drill smarter, faster, every time
Improve ROP
Reduce Runs
Reduce Dysfunction
• AI-driven intelligence that applies optimal setpoints
• Learns continuously, smarter with every foot drilled
• Adapts to rapidly changing downhole conditions
• On demand response tuning towards MSE or ROP
• Mitigates torsional, lateral, and axial vibration
• Avoids motor stall, buckling and resonate frequency
25%
AVG ROP Increase
Automated Pipe Oscillator
Kaizen™ - Intelligent Drilling Optimizer
Drill smarter, faster, every time
Improve ROP
Reduce Runs
Reduce Dysfunction
• AI-driven intelligence that applies optimal setpoints
• Learns continuously, smarter with every foot drilled
• Adapts to rapidly changing downhole conditions
• On demand response tuning towards MSE or ROP
• Mitigates torsional, lateral, and axial vibration
• Avoids motor stall, buckling and resonate frequency
AVG ROP Increase
25%
SoftSpeed - Stick Slip Mitigator
SoftSpeed - Stick Slip Mitigator
Dampens and mitigates stick-slip oscillations
Reduce Dysfunction
Improve ROP
Reduce Tool Failures
• Higher WOB to improve ROP
• Improves borehole quality
• Reduces transversal drillstring vibrations that can damage equipment or impact drilling performance
• Reduces BHA damage, drillstring fatigue, & unscheduled trips
DrillLink - Automated Downlinking Service
Kaizen™ - Intelligent Drilling Optimizer
Automated Downlinking Service (ADS)
Reduce drilling days
Remove onsite personnel
Reduce risk
Improve wellbore quality
Reduce stuck pipe
• One click execution through directional driller’s own software
• Works with any tool that can accept mud pulse telemetry
• Enables remote directional drilling
• Driller retains complete control; can override or abort
• Manage DLS and improve wellbore placement with accurate
downlinks, every time
Reduction in downlink errors
30%
Fully Optimized Connections
NOVOS enabled significant reduction
in connection steps and precise
procedure adherence.
NOV Surface Automation Results
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8.375"
Section
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52%
Gross ROP increase VS offsets and plans
NOVOS
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Kaizen
68%
Reduction in connection steps
Case Study #1
Gross ROP increase and
time savings VS offsets
Case Study #2
Gross ROP increase and
time savings VS plans
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Time savings
VS offsets and plans
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564
28"
steps for conventional driller per stand
steps per stand utilizing NOVOS
% reduction of steps needed
average hours offsets
actual hours
planned hours
actual hours
Surface Automation
Package Overview
Software License
NOVOS, Kaizen, SoftSpeed II, DrillLink
Annual
Software activation for NOVOS,
Kaizen, DrillLink
Software Activation for SSII
where applicable
Software Updates for all
applicable applications
Remote Technical Support for all
applicable applications Program Management
NOVOS Core Apps: AdvanceDrill,
DrillOff, etc.
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Rig Setup
One Time
Rig Survey
NOVOS Hardware Purchase + I&C
NOVOS Spares
Kaizen, SSII, DrillLink, and
Twister I&C only
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One Time
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Training and Onsite Support
On-site training: up to 28 days
initial crew training
Remote optimization services for 2 wells
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Simulator training 2 classes with
4 participants each
Rig performance consultancy, for 2 wells
(up to 56 man days)
NOVOS:
Drilling Applications:
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3.2 days saved
Achieved records in every section
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Avg. 12.1 days saved/well
Achieved records in 3 sections
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Survey
Friction test
Ream
Drill
Automation Focused on Drilling Efficiency
Kaizen™ - Intelligent Drilling Optimizer
Kaizen™ - Intelligent Drilling Optimizer
Drill smarter, faster, every time
Improve ROP
Reduce Runs
Reduce Dysfunction
• AI-driven intelligence that applies optimal setpoints
• Learns continuously, smarter with every foot drilled
• Adapts to rapidly changing downhole conditions
• On demand response tuning towards MSE or ROP
• Mitigates torsional, lateral, and axial vibration
• Avoids motor stall, buckling and resonate frequency
AVG ROP Increase
37%
Automated Pipe Oscillator
Kaizen™ - Intelligent Drilling Optimizer
Drill smarter, faster, every time
Improve ROP
Reduce Runs
Reduce Dysfunction
• AI-driven intelligence that applies optimal setpoints
• Learns continuously, smarter with every foot drilled
• Adapts to rapidly changing downhole conditions
• On demand response tuning towards MSE or ROP
• Mitigates torsional, lateral, and axial vibration
• Avoids motor stall, buckling and resonate frequency
AVG ROP Increase
25%
SoftSpeed - Stick Slip Mitigator
SoftSpeed - Stick Slip Mitigator
Dampens and mitigates stick-slip oscillations
Reduce Dysfunction
Improve ROP
Reduce Tool Failures
• Higher WOB to improve ROP
• Improves borehole quality
• Reduces transversal drillstring vibrations that can damage equipment or impact drilling performance
• Reduces BHA damage, drillstring fatigue, & unscheduled trips
DrillLink - Automated Downlinking Service
Kaizen™ - Intelligent Drilling Optimizer
Automated Downlinking Service (ADS)
Reduce drilling days
Remove onsite personnel
Reduce risk
Improve wellbore quality
Reduce stuck pipe
• One click execution through directional driller’s own software
• Works with any tool that can accept mud pulse telemetry
• Enables remote directional drilling
• Driller retains complete control; can override or abort
• Manage DLS and improve wellbore placement with accurate
downlinks, every time
Reduction in downlink errors
30%
Software
License
Software License
NOVOS, Kaizen,
SoftSpeed II, DrillLink
Annual
Software activation for NOVOS,
Kaizen, DrillLink, and SSII
where applicable
Software updates for all applications
Remote technical support Program management
NOVOS core apps: AdvanceDrill,
DrillOff, etc.
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Rig Setup
One Time
Rig Survey
NOVOS hardware purchase + I&C
NOVOS spares
Kaizen, SSII, DrillLink, and
Twister I&C only
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Rig
Setup
Training and Onsite Support
Training and
Onsite Support
One Time
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NOVOS:
Simulator training: 2 classes with
4 participants each
Rig performance consultancy for 2 wells (up to 56 man days)
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Drilling Applications:
On-site training: up to 28 days
initial crew training
Remote optimization services
for 2 wells
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Kaizen™
DrillLink™
SoftSpeed™
SoftSpeed - Stick Slip Mitigator
Dampens and mitigates stick-slip oscillations
Reduce Dysfunction
Improve ROP
Reduce Tool Failures
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DrillLink™
Automated Downlinking Service (ADS)
Reduce drilling days
Remove onsite personnel
Reduce risk
Improve wellbore quality
Reduce stuck pipe
• One click execution through directional driller’s own software
• Works with any tool that can accept mud pulse telemetry
• Enables remote directional drilling
• Driller retains complete control; can override or abort
• Manage DLS and improve wellbore placement with accurate
downlinks, every time
Reduction in downlink errors
30%
TwisterPlus™
TwisterPlus™
Rotate pipe while sliding for more efficient weight transfer to bit
Improve ROP
Improve Efficiency
Extend Functionality
• Continued rotation during sliding
• Improves performance of directional BHAs
• Wraps, bump distance, and rocking modes for tool face orientation
• Induce RPM oscillations in the drill string to reduce static friction
Higher WOB to improve ROP
Improves borehole quality
Reduces transversal drillstring vibrations that can damage equipment or impact drilling performance
Reduces BHA damage, drillstring fatigue,
and unscheduled trips
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