SLB Wins Two 2026 OTC Spotlight on New Technology Awards

SLB received two 2026 Offshore Technology Conference (OTC) Spotlight on New Technology Awards, recognizing innovations that are helping reshape the offshore energy sector.
Each year, the OTC Spotlight on New Technology Awards honor breakthrough solutions that demonstrate real world performance and impact across drilling, completions, subsea systems, AI, and more. Winning technologies are evaluated on uniqueness, proven success, commercial viability, and their ability to deliver meaningful value to the offshore industry.
This year, two SLB technologies were selected as 2026 award recipients:
The Retina at-bit imaging system redefines formation evaluation by delivering high-resolution, complete borehole images directly at the drill bit. Integrated into PDC drill bits, it captures pristine formation detail before drilling impact, enabling confident decisions, optimized well placement, and expanded subsurface understanding — without impacting drilling performance or efficiency.
“Retina provides an unparalleled view of the formation and its characteristics downhole, enabling better-informed decisions from the start,” said Cecilia Prieto, president, Well Construction, SLB. “This leading-edge technology marks a significant advancement in borehole imaging, providing drillers with critical insight in situations where it was previously impossible. With imaging at the bit, before the formation is affected by drilling fluids, the exceptional resolution unlocks new opportunities around drilling, fluid management, and completions, leading to significant risk reduction and production optimization.”
The SLB FIV-III™ dual-trigger formation isolation valve, equipped with eTrigger™ IV electronic activation, delivers steadfast redundancy for well control in demanding environments. Its remote operation, robust sealing, extended suspension capability, and adaptive activation ensure offshore operations enhanced safety, efficiency, and compliance, setting a new benchmark in reliability and operational performance.
At OTC 2026, SLB experts are also sharing insights across a wide range of technical paper sessions, covering key challenges and innovations shaping the future of offshore energy.