SPE GCS Drilling Study Group Luncheon Digital Shaker Surveillance Using Computer Vision Technology on a Deepwater Rig August 21, 2025 – Houston

This event reminder is sponsored by: Spectrum Camera Solutions, Leaders in Explosion Proof Cameras

REGISTER ONLINE BY AUGUST 19! See the cancellation policy below.

Networking opens at 11:00 AM

Lunch served at 11:30 AM

This event will take you through an exhilarating journey into the deployment of a cutting-edge computer vision system on a deepwater rig, designed to monitor drilled cuttings in real-time with the aid of a remote camera system. To showcase how autonomous cuttings characterization can unlock invaluable insights to supercharge drilling performance. Over an action-packed year, we tracked the progress of two wells—one nestled in the vibrant Mediterranean Sea and the other in the expansive Atlantic Ocean.

The system harnessed the power of optical sensors paired with advanced image analysis software, delivering precise measurements of both the quantity and quality of cuttings on the rig’s shakers during drilling operations. The data we gathered revealed a compelling correlation between the cuttings load and various drilling parameters, leading to remarkable improvements in hole cleaning and wellbore stability assessments.

What’s more, the study highlighted the significant safety advantages of minimizing crew exposure to hazardous zones. By automating the characterization of drilled cuttings, the innovative system strives to enhance drilling efficiency, optimize penetration rates, and avert potential pitfalls like pack-off events. Overall, this successful application of image analysis for monitoring shakers represents an exciting leap forward in maximizing cuttings recovery rates and revolutionizing the drilling process!

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Registration: Please register and pay online for efficient processing before and at the meeting. Walk-in registrations are not guaranteed lunch and will be accommodated based on seat availability.

Cancellation Policy: Cancellations are refundable for registrations paid by August 06, 2025.

Parking for this event: The TOTAL Plaza building (1201 Louisiana Street across from the Houston Hyatt Regency Hotel) is connected to the downtown Houston tunnel system.
Using the tunnel system, those working downtown can walk to our meeting in air-conditioned comfort.
If you will drive to this meeting, the following summarizes available parking: