ARO and ALTAVE sign technology agreement

ARO, a leading drilling rig operator in Saudi Arabia, and ALTAVE, a global company specialising in artificial intelligence solutions for monitoring and securing critical operations, have signed a contract to implement the Harpia intelligent monitoring platform on nine offshore rigs of ARO’s fleet

The agreement was formalised during the International Petroleum Technology Conference (IPTC 2026) in Dubai, following a pilot project conducted throughout 2025. The pilot delivered measurable improvement in safety compliance, operational governance, and risk visibility, supporting ARO’s decision to scale the solution to a significant portion of its fleet.

This partnership further reinforces ARO’s commitment to the objectives of Saudi Vision 2030, integrating cutting-edge digital technology into its offshore drilling operations.
Under the contract, ARO will deploy the ALTAVE Harpia platform, which combines advanced AI and computer vision to enable continuous monitoring of critical operations. Beyond core compliance metrics such as Red Zone access control and PPE verification, the platform supports a broader range of safety, efficiency, and governance protocols.

All operational data is consolidated into dashboards and periodic reports for HSE and operations teams. ALTAVE's service model also includes 24/7 technical support and continuous monitoring system, ensuring sustained performance throughout the duration of the contract.

Bruno Avena, CEO of ALTAVE, said, “It is an honour to be a technology partner of a company that is at the forefront of digital transformation in the energy industry. ARO demonstrated leadership by embracing artificial intelligence as a strategic tool to elevate its safety and excellence standards. During the pilot phase, we validated the robustness of our software in one of the world's most demanding operational environments, and we are proud to now scale this intelligence across the fleet.”