en.Wedoany.com Reported - ADNOC Drilling has delivered the first AI walking island rig, AD-300, ahead of schedule. Standing 50 meters high (equivalent to a 15-story building) and weighing approximately 2,000 tons, the rig integrates advanced automation, digital systems, and hybrid power capabilities, and can connect to the grid for more efficient, lower-emission operations. Its automatic walking capability allows the rig to move seamlessly between well sites without disassembly, while features such as automated pipe handling and AI monitoring help reduce personnel exposure in complex operating environments.
Abdulla Ateya Al Messabi, CEO of ADNOC Drilling, stated that the delivery of AD-300 marks a major step forward in executing large-scale, technology-driven energy development. By integrating automation, artificial intelligence, and robotics at scale, the company is enhancing safety, improving efficiency, and delivering more consistent, predictable performance. As the first of six rigs in the project, AD-300 demonstrates the ability to deliver complex, high-value assets ahead of schedule, thereby accelerating revenue generation while supporting ADNOC's capacity expansion and strengthening the UAE's position in advanced energy solutions.
Deployed on one of ADNOC's unique artificial islands, AD-300 is the first of six next-generation island rigs under a $1.54 billion contract awarded by ADNOC Offshore in 2024-2025. The rig represents a fundamental shift in offshore well delivery, enabling faster and more consistent execution. Early commencement of operations, combined with the phased deployment of the remaining rigs, underpins revenue visibility and reinforces the company's sustained growth in the second half of 2026 and into 2027.
Tayba Abdulrahim Al Hashmi, CEO of ADNOC Offshore, stated that at a time when the world needs reliable energy at scale, the UAE is ready to supply global customers. The AD-300 and next-generation island rigs are accelerating growth, expanding ADNOC's capacity, and delivering long-term value for stakeholders and the nation.
Integrated data systems provide real-time operational insights for performance optimization and predictive maintenance. AD-301 is currently being deployed, and the remaining rigs are scheduled for delivery by 2027, creating one of the most advanced island rig fleets globally and solidifying ADNOC Drilling's role as a key enabler of ADNOC's upstream growth ambitions.
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