DrillingControlsSafety

Rig Control Upgrade

Safety & controls modernization—PLC/SCADA upgrades, alarms rationalization, and HMI redesign for faster, safer operations.

We retrofit drilling rigs with modern control architectures: certified PLCs, redundant networks, and intuitive HMIs. Upgrades cover hoisting, mud pumps, top-drive interlocks, ESD systems, and power management—designed to IEC/API practices and your corporate standards.

Scope

  • Control system audit & gap analysis
  • PLC/SCADA replacement, marshalling & IO migration
  • Alarms rationalization & HMI/UX redesign
  • Commissioning, SAT, and crew training

Benefits

  • Improved safety with deterministic interlocks and ESD layers
  • Higher uptime via diagnostics and hot-swappable modules
  • Operator efficiency with clearer screens and trend analysis

Deliverables

  • Updated cause & effect, P&IDs, IO lists, and manuals
  • Cyber-secure network & historian setup
  • As-built documentation and training records
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