NOV collaborates with drilling contractor to design one of the world's largest drilling rigs

From the time of its conception nearly a decade ago to its recent commissioning, experts from Doyon Drilling and NOV worked together to build one of the world’s largest and most innovative drilling rigs.

BP Alaska implements drilling automation technology

Comprehensive technology suite on Parker Rig 272 increases performance, safety, and efficiency.

NOV wins 2020 World Oil Award for Best Drilling Technology

We are excited to announce that our 20,000 psi qualified BOP stack was a recipient of the 2020 World Oil Award in the Best Drilling Technology category.

EFD viewer allows visualization of complex drilling data

Real-time visualization application provides four-dimensional health of the wellbore.

Phoenix Series Drill Bits for Geothermal Drilling Applications

Empowering Sustainable Energy

New ION+ PDC cutter technology provides superior drilling performance

ION+ PDC cutters stay sharper, longer delivering higher ROP in challenging applications.

NOV launches Falcon reamer to combat challenging MENA drilling operations

The Falcon reamer’s streamlined design and torque reduction features help deliver high-quality wellbores and greater operational efficiency in tough borehole conditioning operations.

Chainsaw bit with ION 3D cutter technology sets Appalachian Basin fluid drilling ROP record

Innovative cutter technology carves a path through drilling challenges

NOV launches sour service drill stem products to better suit your drilling conditions

Grant Prideco offers grades to help you drill safely and efficiently in harsh, sour conditions.

Enhancing RSS operations with Agitator system

Pairing an Agitator system with an RSS helps operators improve drilling performance and overcome drilling dysfunctions.

NOV’s 67th Annual Rig Census

The NOV rig census shows the pandemic’s historic impact on the drilling industry.

Providing strategic solutions to keep operations going

When travel restrictions prevented NOV from commissioning a piece of equipment for Maersk Drilling onsite, both companies came together and found a unique way to use TrackerVision technology to get the job done.

Chainsaw cutter layout improves performance in the Permian

An innovative new cutter layout is helping drive a ReedHycalog revival in the region.

NOV announces launch of BlackBox Eclipse II logging tool

NOV's new BlackBox Eclipse II logging tool captures measurements with increased accuracy.

NOV announces third quarter 2020 earnings results

NOV reported third quarter 2020 revenues of $1.38 billion, a decrease of seven percent compared to the second quarter of 2020 and a decrease of 35 percent compared to the third quarter of 2019.

NOV launches new 1-in. ION Alpha cutter for drill bits

Larger ION Alpha cutters deliver higher ROP in applications where conventional-sized cutters underperform

NOV develops world's largest drawworks for offshore challenges

Preparing the industry for the 20K frontier

NOV launches Tektonic Redline series drill bits for Canadian market

Redline series drill bits help customers complete intervals faster and at the lowest cost possible in the Canadian market

NOV launches Tektonic Pursuit series drill bits for US market

Built upon the Tektonic drill bit philosophy, the Pursuit series of drill bits combines new technology, new materials, and new ideas.

NOV announces second quarter 2020 earnings results

NOV reported second quarter 2020 revenues of $1.50 billion, a decrease of 21 percent compared to the first quarter of 2020 and a decrease of 30 percent compared to the second quarter of 2019.

Customer visit sparks new business opportunities, builds knowledge of NOV technologies

We brought several employees from a Latin American operator to the United States to learn more about how our wide range of capabilities can help them improve performance and efficiency.

NOV combines RSS with resistivity capabilities for real-time LWD

VectorZIEL Mark II RSS with integrated symmetric propagation resistivity tool delivers superior LWD measurements.

NOV's ProShot tool provides solution for trajectory monitoring in RSS BHAs

Teledrift ProShot tool provides low-cost, unmanned inclination and azimuth measurements in vertical applications

Agitator system helps drill Vietnam’s longest basement section

Thang Long Joint Operating Company chose our Agitator system to help more effectively drill a complex wellbore through a granitic basement section.

NOV surpasses customer expectations with Greatdrill Chitra equipment recertification

Superior customer service and technical know-how allows NOV team to finish project ahead of schedule.

Optimized drill pipe connection increases efficiencies

Delta continues to improve total cost of ownership for our customers in extended-reach applications.

NOV announces Q3 earnings results

Adjusted EBITDA improved significantly with strong cash flow generation

Drill pipe-based completion workover risers lower costs and increase efficiency

MaXit connection enables drill pipe-based CWOR to overcome the limitation of casing-based CWOR.

NOV announces first quarter 2020 earnings results

NOV reported first quarter 2020 revenues of $1.88 billion, compared to $2.28 billion for the fourth quarter of 2019 and $1.94 billion for the first quarter of 2019.

Tolteq top-mount pulser delivers reliable MWD performance

Our Tolteq top-mount pulser delivered strong, reliable pulses for 250 hours without any issues for a client operating in a harsh build of section of a well in Oklahoma.