On Monday, Halliburton signed a framework agreement with Shell to provide umbilical‑less tubing hanger installation and retrieval services using its Remote Operated Control System (ROCS) technology. The agreement follows a successful three‑well technology phase in the Gulf of America that highlighted ROCS’s effectiveness in deepwater environments.
ROCS is a compact, umbilical‑less control system that replaces conventional hydraulic setups, reducing surface pressure risks and minimizing personnel exposure. Deployed in the Norwegian Continental Shelf, West Africa, and the Gulf of America, ROCS set a recent global benchmark with the installation of a tubing hanger at 8,458 ft—the deepest umbilical‑less operation to date.
The framework agreement signals a shift in deepwater operations, positioning ROCS for broader adoption across global rig fleets. By expanding its service portfolio with a major energy producer, Halliburton strengthens its competitive position in deepwater markets and enhances its value proposition to customers seeking safer, cost‑effective completion solutions.
This contract not only adds a high‑profile customer to Halliburton’s portfolio but also demonstrates the commercial viability of its ROCS technology, potentially driving future revenue growth in the deepwater segment.
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