As the oil and gas industry accelerates toward digital transformation, the RigCLOUD® system is redefining how drilling data is captured, interpreted, and acted upon, bridging the gap between field and office, and empowering teams to make efficient, more informed decisions.

The RigCLOUD® digital technology’s footprint continues to expand rapidly in the Eastern Hemisphere. Today, the platform is operational on over 50 rigs in Saudi Arabia and more than 25 rigs across the Middle East, North Africa, and Far East Asia, supporting both Nabors and non-Nabors rigs. This extensive reach demonstrates the platform’s flexibility and scalability, offering integrated automation and analytics across a wide range of geographies and rig specifications.

In Saudi Arabia, customers are already seeing the impact of the RigCLOUD® digital platform in transforming how drilling operations are executed. By unifying data from the Rig Electronic Drilling Recorder (EDR), Pit Volume Totalizers (PVT), control systems, and Equipment Conditioning Monitoring (ECM) into a single, intelligent platform, this platform streamlines the entire drilling workflow, from real time data capture to actionable guidance.

Applications like SmartPLAN® intelligent execution and SmartNAV® directional guidance translate and digitize well programs into precise execution steps, while the SmartROS® rig operating system enables consistent, optimized drilling in the field through automation. This seamless flow of information enables faster, smarter decision-making, reduces manual intervention, and improves well delivery performance, helping customers achieve greater efficiency, safety, and consistency across their drilling programs.

Aaron Lobo, Technology Services Director, explains, “The RigCLOUD® system is a next-generation platform that combines data to provide meaningful insights that help drive better decision-making. Its advanced visualization delivers a common user experience across environments, be it the field, office, or mobile. What makes this cloud-based digital platform truly unique is its integration capability with third-party applications, allowing customers to leverage a common platform regardless of rig type.”

 

Real-Time Oversight: Insights from the ROC

In a recent interview with Oil & Gas News (OGN), Bari Kokani, Operations Manager of Digital Operations, discussed how the RigCLOUD® system’s centralized Remote Operations Center (ROC) in Saudi Arabia is transforming how drilling is monitored and supported in real time across the Eastern Hemisphere. Bari explains that the ROC provides support teams with continuous remote visibility, enabling them to monitor rig health and proactively troubleshoot issues as they arise.

 

Global Security Assurance

The RigCLOUD® platform has also achieved ISO 27001 recertification by BSI, the globally recognized standard for Information Security Management Systems (ISMS), reinforcing its dedication to safeguarding customer data. The certification reflects a strong focus on protecting privacy and integrity, upholding the highest standards of confidentiality and availability, and maintaining robust security governance aligned with NIST and ISO frameworks, assuring customers that their information is protected with industry‑leading security practices at every level.

 

Accelerating Digital Innovation with Corva

RigCLOUD® Powered by Corva is a fully integrated drilling intelligence solution that is set to combine the RigCLOUD® platform’s edge and cloud computing platform with Corva’s industry-leading AI-driven analytics. As a premier drilling intelligence solution, this integration will equip customers with industry-leading tools to unlock new opportunities across operations. Plans are underway to deploy this combined solution for customers in Saudi Arabia.
Learn more about the full advantages of this collaboration here: RigCLOUD® Powered by Corva