In an interview with Energy Connects, Weatherford CEO Girish Saligram outlines how the oilfield services company is balancing current energy needs with lower-carbon goals. The strategy centers on helping customers get more value from existing wells while reducing emissions intensity, through automation, digital tools, and more integrated services. Saligram also points to carbon management and geothermal as emerging areas that build on the company's subsurface expertise. The interview covers the recent acquisition of NCS Multistage, which expands Weatherford's completions portfolio, and the growing role of AI in predictive maintenance, production optimization, and autonomous operations. Saligram argues that the industry should not choose between reliability, affordability, and sustainability, but pursue all three with technology and disciplined execution. He emphasizes that AI augments human expertise rather than replacing it. For readers tracking oil and gas decarbonization, the piece offers a pragmatic view of how a major service provider positions itself. It does not give hard numbers on emissions reductions or specific project timelines, but it clarifies where the company is placing its bets for the next decade.
