Products and Technology
DNV Approves ModuSpec’s BOP Monitoring System
DNV has granted approval in principle (AiP) for ModuSpec’s Blowout Preventer (BOP) monitoring technology, validating its application for offshore drilling environments.
The system is designed to deliver real-time monitoring and diagnostics of BOP performance, enabling enhanced visibility into equipment condition and operational status. By continuously collecting and analyzing system data, the technology supports predictive maintenance strategies and early fault detection, reducing the risk of unplanned downtime during drilling operations.
DNV’s assessment confirmed compliance with applicable offshore and safety standards, marking a step toward broader deployment of digitalized BOP condition monitoring systems. The approval reflects increasing industry focus on integrating data-driven monitoring solutions into critical well control equipment to enhance safety assurance and operational reliability.
Halliburton Unveils Shankless Matrix Drill Bit
Halliburton has introduced a new shankless matrix body drill bit engineered to improve drilling efficiency and reduce overall well construction time.
The shankless architecture removes the conventional steel shank interface, optimizing weight distribution and enhancing mechanical integrity between the bit body and drill string. The design supports improved durability in demanding formations while enabling higher rates of penetration.
Constructed with matrix body technology, the bit is intended for complex well trajectories and extended drilling intervals. The innovation targets performance gains through structural optimization and improved hydraulics, aligning with operator demands for faster drilling cycles and lower cost per foot.
Cydome Rolls Out Remote Cybersecurity Tool for Offshore Energy
Cydome has introduced a remote cybersecurity solution designed to protect offshore and remote energy infrastructure without requiring on-site hardware installation.
The platform provides continuous monitoring of onboard digital networks, detecting vulnerabilities and cyber threats across maritime and energy assets. Designed for rapid deployment, the system operates remotely, minimizing installation time and avoiding operational disruption.
The tool supports real-time risk assessment and proactive threat mitigation, addressing increasing digitalization across offshore platforms, wind farms and subsea infrastructure. The rollout reflects growing emphasis on cybersecurity resilience as energy systems integrate advanced automation and networked technologies.
ExxonMobil Selects Sentinel Pipeline Monitoring System
ExxonMobil has selected the Sentinel Proactive monitoring system to safeguard its gas pipeline infrastructure offshore Guyana.
The Sentinel system provides continuous surveillance and real-time visibility into pipeline integrity, offering early detection of potential threats and operational anomalies. The technology integrates monitoring sensors and analytical capabilities to enhance situational awareness and risk mitigation.
Designed to strengthen asset protection and environmental safety, the system supports proactive pipeline management by enabling faster response to potential incidents. Deployment of the solution highlights the role of advanced monitoring technologies in securing critical offshore energy infrastructure.
Saipem’s Hydrone-R Drone Completes Autonomous Survey
Saipem’s Hydrone-R underwater intervention drone has completed an autonomous subsea survey at the Njord field, demonstrating advanced robotic inspection capabilities.
Hydrone-R is engineered to perform inspection, maintenance and intervention tasks without continuous surface vessel support. The system integrates autonomous navigation, real-time data transmission and remote operational control to conduct subsea missions with reduced logistical footprint.
The Njord deployment validated the drone’s ability to operate independently under offshore conditions, supporting the transition toward lower-emission inspection methods and digital subsea asset management. The technology forms part of Saipem’s broader robotics portfolio aimed at enhancing operational efficiency and reducing environmental impact in offshore operations.
