Seaharvest Freezone, a leading provider of oil and gas solutions, hosted a technical seminar titled “Innovative Drilling Solutions”, bringing together industry experts, drilling professionals, and decision-makers to explore cutting-edge technologies shaping the future of drilling operations.
Opening the event, Saif Baza, CEO of Seaharvest, highlighted the company’s ongoing efforts to elevate drilling performance in Egypt. Emphasizing the strategic importance of drilling activities, Baza noted that advancements in drilling technologies could significantly enhance operational efficiency across the sector.
“Drilling is the backbone of our industry, where it all began a century ago, and even small improvements can save time, reduce losses, and protect reservoirs and production,” Baza said.
The event also spotlighted one of Seaharvest’s key innovations: rig matting—heavy-duty portable platforms used to support drilling rigs and equipment on unstable or sensitive ground. According to a company profile video played at the beginning of the event, Seaharvest’s rig matting is among the lightest and strongest heavy-duty matting solutions on the market. The company demonstrated its installation process, noting that the mats have been tested in extreme climates and proven to offer quick access, safe footing, and stable platforms.
The seminar featured four technical presentations; each highlighting innovative solutions tailored to modern drilling challenges.
The first presentation, “Rig Inspection Awareness: Ensuring Safety and Operational Integrity,” was delivered by Pierre Delevacy, Strategy & Business Development Director at Dolfines, a service provider in the oil, gas, and renewable sectors. He began by outlining the company’s capabilities, with a focus on rig inspection services.
“Rig inspections are conducted on drilling assets for contractors and operators to assess the condition of the rig and ensure it is maintained and operated according to international standards,” Delevacy explained.
He also demonstrated how Dolfines integrates artificial intelligence (AI) into its inspection methodologies to enhance accuracy, safety, and performance across drilling assets. Delevacy emphasized that Dolfines supports clients in achieving operational excellence through four key pillars: Human Capital, Risk Management, Asset Integrity and Management, and Operational Management Systems. He concluded with a case study showcasing the company’s rig inspection software.
In the second session, Thomas Reinbold, Vice President of Sales & Innovation at South Coast Products Company, presented advanced drilling lubricant solutions aimed at optimizing performance. In a concise and informative talk, he showcased the company’s ThredOn® Copper-Based and Zinc-Based Compounds, as well as hybrid and storage formulations. These solutions are engineered to enhance drill string efficiency, reduce wear, and support more reliable, cost-effective operations.
Stuart Forrester, CENTEK’s Geomarket Manager for MENA, delivered the third presentation titled “The Power of Product Differentiation in Centralization.” He highlighted CENTEK’s advanced centralization solutions and their role in improving well integrity, operational safety, and drilling efficiency. Forrester explained that using centralizers on the casing string helps operators reach total depth more easily by keeping the casing centered in the wellbore—especially in curved or angled sections. This process, known as centralization, ensures the casing remains properly aligned, which improves hole cleaning, fluid flow, and zonal isolation.
He also presented CENTEK’s full range of centralizers for both onshore and offshore operations, outlining the specific features of each model. He said : “The new hinged S2 centralizer is 33% stronger than competing products which emphasizes CENTEK’s ability to deliver solutions suited to all field conditions.” Forrester concluded with several case studies, including one from a field in Dammam, Saudi Arabia, where a fully heat-treated S2 single centralizer was successfully deployed.
The seminar concluded with an engaging session by Barry Meldrum, Regional Sales Manager at KATCHKAN, who presented the “Katch Kan Zero Spill System.” Meldrum introduced a suite of environmental protection systems—including advanced matting, vacuum technologies, and the A.C.E. system—designed to minimize spills, enhance safety, and support environmentally responsible drilling operations.
The event spotlighted Egypt’s accelerating demand for smarter, more efficient drilling technologies. Through hands-on exposure to cutting-edge tools and expert-led knowledge sharing, Seaharvest’s seminar energized the sector’s momentum toward innovation, operational safety, and long-term sustainability. It marked a clear pivot from convention to transformation—where data-driven solutions and forward-thinking practices are reshaping the future of petroleum exploration.
