Breakthrough in Digital Drilling Technology Boosts Exploration Efficiency by 40% in Bohai Oilfield

China's offshore oil and gas exploration sector has delivered encouraging news. CNOOC's Tianjin Branch recently announced the successful completion of a challenging exploration well in a Bohai oilfield block using next-generation intelligent drilling technology, achieving an overall exploration efficiency improvement of approximately 40% compared to traditional methods.

The technology integrates cutting-edge innovations including artificial intelligence, big data, and the Internet of Things. Thousands of sensors installed on the drilling platform enable the system to collect and analyze real-time data on subsurface rock formations and drill bit performance. Artificial intelligence algorithms then automatically optimize drilling parameters and paths based on this information, achieving pinpoint precision in drilling operations. This approach effectively mitigates complex downhole conditions and significantly shortens the drilling cycle.