Halliburton's iCruise intelligent rotary steerable system (RSS) is comprised of advanced electronics, multiple sensors and high-speed processors for the oil and gas industry. Through the use of sophisticated algorithms and proprietary digital control electronics, the unit operates autonomously with self-diagnostics and self-prognostic capabilities. It actively monitors equipment health to increase reliability while generating real-time advisory and steering commands.

Halliburton’s iCruise RSS allows operators to maximize the rate of penetration in unconventional, deepwater and mature fields. It operates at 400 RPMs with dogleg capabilities of 18° per 100 ft. It can also be matched with Halliburton’s GeoTech drill bit and engineered by a design software package to predict side cutting efficiency. The modular bottom hole assembly allows operators to efficiently drill extended laterals reaching target zones faster with uncanny well placement accuracy.

The unit takes 1,000 measurements per second. It provides 18,500 foot-pound-force (ft-lbf) of torque and operates with 65,000 lbf weight on bit. The RSS delivers predictable and consistent results. It reaches target depths with precise steering capabilities to achieve accurate well placement. This helps reduce risks, eliminates non-productive time and lowers the cost per barrel of oil equivalent.