# Transocean to install automated drilling systems on five rigs for Equinor

Transocean signed long-term contracts with Equinor to install automated drilling systems on five harsh-environment semisubmersible rigs. The systems use technology from Sekal, NOV, and MHWirth.

- Type: Contract
- Announced: 2019-02-18
- Where: offshore Norway, Norway
- Status: announced
- Products: automated drilling systems, drilling automation software
- Sectors: [Automation and Robotics](https://endata.com/sectors/automation-robotics.md), [Mining Equipment](https://endata.com/sectors/mining-equipment.md)

## Companies

- [Transocean](https://endata.com/companies/762.md) (supplier)
- [NOV](https://endata.com/companies/1147.md) (partner)
- [Equinor](https://endata.com/companies/1741.md) (customer)
- [Sekal](https://endata.com/companies/19268.md) (partner)
- [MHWirth](https://endata.com/companies/37399.md) (partner)

## Sources

- [jpt.spe.org](https://jpt.spe.org/equinor-transocean-ink-deal-five-automated-rigs), 2019-02-18: "The five-rig award is a 'validation' of the company’s position as a leader in the budding drilling automation sector."

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