Patterson-UTI Digital Series, Part 2: Machine learning meets the rig through automation feedback loop

DC recently spoke with Alex Groh, Senior Manager of Data Science at Patterson-UTI. They discussed how the PTEN Digital Performance Center watches automation products in the field and shares what it learns with the design teams. These lessons can help the teams improve the systems. For example, Groh said the company has upgraded its Genesis generator management system using reinforcement learning. It has also improved the machine learning algorithms used in its CORTEX Adaptive Auto Driller.

This is the second of three videos about the PTEN Digital Performance Center. Click here to watch the first video, featuring Carter Nenninger, Drilling Optimization Manager.