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title: The Drilling Rig Optimization Blog
description: Offshore drilling technology and tools for the moonpool area. Insights to optimise rig performance for better NPT, Safety and Environment.
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# The Drilling Rig Optimization Blog

#### Where Rig Managers, Technical Managers and other Drilling Professionals go to learn and share their insights

- [Safety (HSE)](https://blog.future-production.no/topic/safety-hse)
- [Non-Productive Time](https://blog.future-production.no/topic/non-productive-time)
- [FP ClickStab®](https://blog.future-production.no/topic/fp-clickstab)
- [MPD](https://blog.future-production.no/topic/mpd)

[![oil rig offshore](https://blog.future-production.no/hubfs/zachary-theodore-guADzpF9pDI-unsplash-3.jpg)](https://blog.future-production.no/how-optimized-moonpool-handling-systems-drive-efficiency-offshore)

[How Optimized Moonpool Handling Systems Drive Efficiency Offshore](https://blog.future-production.no/how-optimized-moonpool-handling-systems-drive-efficiency-offshore)

 December, 9 2025 [Aris Hegg](https://blog.future-production.no/author/aris-hegg)

The moonpool is one of the busiest and most complex areas on a rig. Heavy equipment, critical operations, and exposure to harsh weather all combine...

[Read More](https://blog.future-production.no/how-optimized-moonpool-handling-systems-drive-efficiency-offshore)

[![Tailor-made Moonpool](https://blog.future-production.no/hubfs/MoonpoolGuide.jpg)](https://blog.future-production.no/standard-vs-tailor-made-moonpool-solutions-what-operators-need-to-know)

[Standard vs Tailor-Made Moonpool Solutions: What Operators Need to Know](https://blog.future-production.no/standard-vs-tailor-made-moonpool-solutions-what-operators-need-to-know)

 October, 7 2025 [Aris Hegg](https://blog.future-production.no/author/aris-hegg)

When drilling a well, maintaining high efficiency and safety are always the targets. The moonpool area is one of the most critical — yet often...

[Read More](https://blog.future-production.no/standard-vs-tailor-made-moonpool-solutions-what-operators-need-to-know)

[![](https://blog.future-production.no/hubfs/DSC03462-(002).jpg)](https://blog.future-production.no/cut-kill-choke-connection-time-faster-safer-rig-connections)

[Cut Kill & Choke Connection Time: Faster, Safer Rig Connections](https://blog.future-production.no/cut-kill-choke-connection-time-faster-safer-rig-connections)

 August, 11 2025 [Aris Hegg](https://blog.future-production.no/author/aris-hegg)

Are Kill & Choke line connections still labour intensive, time consuming and putting your crew at risk? Does weather conditions and safety concerns...

[Read More](https://blog.future-production.no/cut-kill-choke-connection-time-faster-safer-rig-connections)

[![Mechanized XMT/BOP handling system improving control during offshore operations.](https://blog.future-production.no/hubfs/Tension%20Ring%20Handling%20Arms%2002_web.jpg)](https://blog.future-production.no/how-controlling-lateral-movement-expands-your-weather-window)

[How Controlling Lateral Movement Expands Your Weather Window](https://blog.future-production.no/how-controlling-lateral-movement-expands-your-weather-window)

 June, 24 2025 [Aris Hegg](https://blog.future-production.no/author/aris-hegg)

Offshore operations are constantly at the mercy of weather. For floating rigs especially, the combination of wind, waves, and ocean currents...

[Read More](https://blog.future-production.no/how-controlling-lateral-movement-expands-your-weather-window)

[![Future Production Automatic Disconnect System (ADS Trigger) installed on lower flex joint above LMRP/BOP stack](https://blog.future-production.no/hubfs/BOP_Trigger-03-weboptimert.jpg)](https://blog.future-production.no/emergency-disconnects-made-safer-with-future-productions-ads-technology)

[Emergency Disconnects Made Safer with Future Production’s ADS Technology](https://blog.future-production.no/emergency-disconnects-made-safer-with-future-productions-ads-technology)

 May, 21 2025 [Aris Hegg](https://blog.future-production.no/author/aris-hegg)

In high-stakes offshore drilling, split-second decisions can mean the difference between control and catastrophe.What if your rig could make one of...

[Read More](https://blog.future-production.no/emergency-disconnects-made-safer-with-future-productions-ads-technology)

[![FP-ClickStab® automated connection system for MPD operations on offshore rig.](https://blog.future-production.no/hubfs/CS-01-02-optimized-1.jpg)](https://blog.future-production.no/redefining-mpd-deployment-from-48-hours-to-15-minutes-with-fp-clickstab)

[Redefining MPD Deployment: From 48 Hours to 15 Minutes with FP-ClickStab® Technology](https://blog.future-production.no/redefining-mpd-deployment-from-48-hours-to-15-minutes-with-fp-clickstab)

 April, 29 2025 [Aris Hegg](https://blog.future-production.no/author/aris-hegg)

Managed Pressure Drilling (MPD) continues to prove its value across a broader range of the drilling industry. As adoption spreads beyond complex...

[Read More](https://blog.future-production.no/redefining-mpd-deployment-from-48-hours-to-15-minutes-with-fp-clickstab)

[![FP CombiCat® horizontal pipe handling system installed on well intervention vessel – hands-free operation from driller’s cabin.](https://blog.future-production.no/hubfs/CombiCat_1_overview2_web.jpg)](https://blog.future-production.no/the-fp-combicat-skiddable/mobile-horizontal-pipe-handling-system)

[The FP CombiCat® –  Skiddable and Mobile Horizontal Pipe Handling System](https://blog.future-production.no/the-fp-combicat-skiddable/mobile-horizontal-pipe-handling-system)

 April, 17 2024 [Aris Hegg](https://blog.future-production.no/author/aris-hegg)

Future Production is proud to have delivered the innovative and highly capable horizontal pipe handling system FP CombiCat®for a Well Intervention...

[Read More](https://blog.future-production.no/the-fp-combicat-skiddable/mobile-horizontal-pipe-handling-system)

[![Preparations of TEWS before install](https://blog.future-production.no/hubfs/feature_crop_IMG_0712.jpg)](https://blog.future-production.no/top-entry-wireline-system-tews-from-fp-installed-on-a-8th-gen-rig)

[Top Entry Wireline System (TEWS) from Future Production Installed on a 8th Gen. Rig](https://blog.future-production.no/top-entry-wireline-system-tews-from-fp-installed-on-a-8th-gen-rig)

 March, 13 2024 [Aris Hegg](https://blog.future-production.no/author/aris-hegg)

Future Production has successfully delivered and installed a Top Entry Wireline System (TEWS) on an 8th Generation Drillship in Q1 2023.

[Read More](https://blog.future-production.no/top-entry-wireline-system-tews-from-fp-installed-on-a-8th-gen-rig)

[![Future Production Pipe Shuttle Machine installed on Equinor’s Heidrun TLP rig – autonomous pipe handling system enhancing safety and efficiency.](https://blog.future-production.no/hubfs/PSM1-web.jpg)](https://blog.future-production.no/tailormade-pipe-shuttle-machine-installed-on-heidrun-rig)

[Tailormade Pipe Shuttle Machine Installed on Heidrun TLP Rig](https://blog.future-production.no/tailormade-pipe-shuttle-machine-installed-on-heidrun-rig)

 February, 8 2024 [Øystein Christensen](https://blog.future-production.no/author/øystein-christensen)

Future Production is proud to have delivered a tailor-made Pipe Shuttle Machine (PSM) for Equinor\`s rig Heidrun TLP. The machine provides Odfjell...

[Read More](https://blog.future-production.no/tailormade-pipe-shuttle-machine-installed-on-heidrun-rig)

[![Tailor-made moonpool handling system lowering subsea equipment through the rig’s moonpool, demonstrating precision control and safe operation in offshore drilling environments.](https://blog.future-production.no/hubfs/MoonpoolGuide.jpg)](https://blog.future-production.no/pros-and-cons-of-standard-vs-tailor-made-moonpool-solutions)

[Pros and Cons of Standard vs Tailor-made Moonpool Solutions](https://blog.future-production.no/pros-and-cons-of-standard-vs-tailor-made-moonpool-solutions)

 November, 27 2023 [Aris Hegg](https://blog.future-production.no/author/aris-hegg)

When drilling a well the goal is to do so as efficiently as possible. The overall efficiency particularly depends on the rig overall capacity and how...

[Read More](https://blog.future-production.no/pros-and-cons-of-standard-vs-tailor-made-moonpool-solutions)

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