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Nabors Wins Big at the 2025 Oil & Gas Middle East Awards

February 25, 2025

Nabors continues to set the standard for drilling excellence and innovation, winning two prestigious honors and being finalists in three additional categories at the 19th annual Oil & Gas Middle East Awards.

Ā šŸ† Digital Enabler of the Year ā€“ Awarded in collaboration with Halliburton for pioneering advancements in drilling automation and remote operations.

Ā šŸ†Service Provider of the Year ā€“ Won for the third consecutive year, reinforcing Naborsā€™ leadership in safety, efficiency, and advanced drilling technologies.

Powering the Future of Drilling with Halliburton

The award-winning collaboration between Nabors and Halliburton represents a significant step forward in drilling automation. By integrating Halliburtonā€™s LOGIXā„¢ automation and remote operations with Naborsā€™ SmartROSĀ® rig operating system, the two companies have created a unified platform that delivers repeatable, high-performance drilling.

“By digitally integrating tools and solutions, Nabors and Halliburton are not only enhancing efficiency but also empowering operators in the Middle East to achieve greater efficiency, safety, and cost savings,” explains Rafael Guedes, Director of Performance Products, Nabors Industries.

According to Moray Laing, Director of Rig Integration and Automation, HPM at Halliburton, “The integration of SmartROSĀ® and LOGIXā„¢ has seamlessly formed a unified digital ecosystem, significantly enhancing well construction through subsurface and surface automation, digital twins, and remote operations.”

Furthermore, the collaboration between Nabors and Halliburton has delivered successful outcomes in Oman and Iraq, leading to optimized drilling performance, reduced well construction time, scalable cost reductions, and enhanced digital workflows, which has set new industry benchmarks, earning both companies the Digital Enabler of the Year award.

 

A Commitment to Industry Leadership

Winning Digital Enabler and Oilfield Service Provider of the Year reflects Naborsā€™ leadership in innovation, automation, and operational excellence. As Nabors continues to push the boundaries of drilling technology, its commitment to safety, performance, and sustainability remains firm.

Thank you to Oil & Gas Middle East and to our incredible teams and partners for making this achievement possible! Read more about the winners and award ceremony here.