EconomyExxon turns to automated drilling in the Permian to raise oil output
In rural west Texas, an ExxonMobil contractor operates robotic equipment from a small rig office, using a screen to move tall steel pipes weighing about 2,000 pounds. The company is turning to automated drilling in the Permian Basin as it seeks to increase oil production.
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Reuters★★☆☆☆2026-08-24 10:15Original
Exxon turns to automated drilling in the Permian to raise oil output
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