Halliburton (NYSE: HAL) signed a framework agreement to provide umbilical-less tubing hanger installation and retrieval services using the Remote Operated Controls Systems (ROCS) technology to Shell. The agreement follows a successful three-well technology phase in the Gulf of America that highlights ROCS's effectiveness in deepwater environments.

Josh Sears, senior vice president, Halliburton Drilling and Evaluation division:
"This agreement signals a shift in deepwater operations. ROCS's speed, precision, and safety benefits offer operators a reliable, cost-effective alternative to conventional methods—one that positions the system for broader adoption throughout global rig fleets."

ROCS is a compact, umbilical-less control system that replaces conventional hydraulic setups, which can reduce surface pressure risks and minimize 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.

Developed by Optime, a Halliburton service, ROCS technology supports faster running-in and pulling-out-of-hole procedures compared to traditional methods. It improves downhole line tests and reduces deck operations by up to 75% to boost efficiency and safety throughout the installation process.

Backed by proven performance and measurable results, ROCS redefines well-completion standards in deepwater environments. As operators seek smarter, safer ways to complete wells in complex environments, ROCS is a proven solution that meets the demands of modern deepwater operations.

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About Shell plc

Shell plc is incorporated in England and Wales, has its headquarters in London and is listed on the London, Amsterdam, and New York stock exchanges. Shell companies have operations in more than 70 countries and territories with businesses including oil and gas exploration and production; production and marketing of liquefied natural gas and gas to liquids; manufacturing, marketing and shipping of oil products and chemicals and renewable energy projects.