Aquila AI platform speeds up offshore troubleshooting
AI can compress hours of offshore troubleshooting into minutes by giving frontline engineers instant access to the domain-specific knowledge they need, said Jose Meraz, President of Aquila Digital. In this video interview with DC taken from the 2026 IADC Advanced Rig Technology (ART) Conference in Austin, Texas, on 25 August, Mr Meraz discussed Iris, a multi-agent AI system built to help drilling and well control professionals make sense of complex operational data. It draws on data extracted from bulletins, technical reports and lessons learned, then consolidates that information into a single platform.
Mr Meraz explained the challenges that this system can help address, such as equipment troubleshooting. He also shared a case study involving BOP troubleshooting on an offshore rig, noting that Iris helped cut troubleshooting time from hours to under five minutes by rapidly diagnosing problems and delivering recommended solutions.
