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CASE STUDY

AlphaAutomation rapidly spreads standardized drilling practices across fleetsRESULT

AlphaAutomation deployed in January 2019 on two rigs. Four-month learning curve to optimized

times for the initial deployment shown below:

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CHALLENGE

SOLUTIONUtilize AlphaAutomation™ to automate routine drilling

connection activities.• Bottom to slips • Slips to bottom

• Reaming• Surveying

• Friction testing

Shorten the performance learning curve of deploying

a new rig in the area

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Rig 1 Rig 1 PAC utilization

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A third Precision Rig is added to the fleet with immediate results. The learnings of the initial

deployment captured and programmed into the new rig

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Rig 3 Rig 3utilization

Reduced variation in weight to weight processes saves time.

Results demonstrate immediate savings with no costly learning curve to meet the performance of an established operation.

AlphaAutomation is being utilized to capture the learnings on the existing rigs, producing Predictable and Repeatable Performance across the fleet.

CALGARY525 8th Avenue S.W., Suite 800 Calgary, Alberta, T2P 1G1 Canada403.716.4500

HOUSTON10350 Richmond Ave., Suite 700Houston, Texas 77042 USA713.435.6100

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