Precision Well Control, Reimagined | Meet the Intelligent RCD at MEOS GEO 2025

At the 2025 Middle East Oil, Gas and Geosciences Show (MEOS GEO 2025) in Bahrain, Vertechs joined CNPC Xibu Drilling Engineering to showcase the iRCD Pro – a next-generation intelligent rotating control device redefining well control in today’s most complex drilling environments. 

In narrow pressure windows and fractured formations, even small influxes or losses can escalate into serious well control events. Vertechs iRCD - Intelligent Rotating Control Device - is engineered to meet these challenges by providing fast, precise, and reliable pressure management in a compact, fully electric design. Featuring an auto-locking mechanism, and self-lubricating sealing assembly, it delivers efficient performance perfectly suited to meet today’s MPD demands. 

Engineered to overcome extreme drilling challenges, iRCD Pro integrates core MPD and RCD functions into a system that reduces footprint by up to 75%, accelerates deployment, and delivers ±15 psi pressure control accuracy. With a shift from SBP (Surface Back Pressure) to WBP (Wellhead Back Pressure), it’s built not just for performance, but for the future MPD Rig.

For operations requiring broader capabilities, iRCD Pro Max supports a wide range of MPD control modes, enabling superior flexibility and control in the most demanding well conditions. 

The event provided a valuable opportunity to showcase how iRCD Pro enables smarter, faster, and more reliable well control. We look forward to continuing the conversation and driving the next wave of intelligent well control solutions for the future of drilling.