12 February, 2026 – Intellilift and Inteliwell Joint Venture announces major agreement for drilling automation solutions on 11 offshore rigs with a 10-year duration.
InteliWell, a joint venture formed to accelerate autonomous well-construction, announces that it has signed a binding agreement for the supply, installation, and long-term operation of InteliAutomate and InteliTrak systems on 11 rigs.
The agreement provides for a package of game-changing automation capabilities to be installed and integrated onboard each rig, beginning with the first vessel in the second quarter of 2026.
The software will subsequently be deployed across the 11 rigs on a rolling basis over the next 30 months. Each rig will be committed over a 10-year period with a Software-as-a-Service fee.
Furthermore, InteliWell has contracted Intellilift to deliver the complete services for its software products sold. For Intellilift, this contract comprises a fixed-sum project amount plus a Software-as-a-Service fee throughout the contract period for the 11 rigs for 10 years.
“This strategic partnership represents a defining moment for our automation platform and for Inteliwell’s role in the future of offshore automation. It significantly expands our presence in the offshore market and reinforces our long-term commitment to transforming how the energy sector adopts and scales advanced technologies.
The platform is redefining what is possible in advanced drilling, demonstrating that true innovation is driven by clarity of vision, not company size. With 11 new rigs joining the five already under contract, bringing the total to 16, we are rapidly becoming one of the most widely adopted automation solutions in the high-spec rig segment. Designed for flexibility and speed, the platform enables seamless automation, rapid deployment with minimal or no downtime, effortless application integration, and continuous improvement.
This expansion opens the door to a broader ecosystem of intelligent applications, creating powerful synergies and a strong foundation for sustained growth and technological leadership in the years ahead,” says Stig Trydal, CEO of Intellilift. “Above all, this achievement reflects the extraordinary passion and dedication of our world-class engineering team, whose work continues to shape the future of offshore operations.”
“On the back of the previously announced deployments, this order highlights the significant potential for scalability of the recurring revenue model for Intellilift” says CEO of Nekkar, Ole Falk Hansen
To learn more about InteliWell, visit: www.inteliwell.com
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Contacts
- Ole Falk Hansen, CEO, +47 988 14 184, ir@nekkar.com
About Nekkar ASA
Nekkar (OSE: NKR) is an industrial long-term owner of ocean-based technology companies. The company invests in and develops technology businesses within sustainable oceans, robotics and intelligent logistics, and digital solutions. With a 50-year industrial heritage from Syncrolift, Nekkar applies an active buy-to-own strategy to build long-term value. The group supports empowered operating companies with a strong balance sheet and reinvests strategically to ensure profitability and sustainable growth. As a publicly listed company, Nekkar has a proven track record of shareholder value creation through disciplined M&A, financial management, and capital allocation.