Offsite remote automated control of drilling

Wellsite (212a-b) drilling is controlled from an offsite control centre (202). Sensors positioned around the wellsite collect parameters which are communicated to the remote control centre (202) which will automatically control the wellsite set up. Transceivers are provided at the wellsite and the control centre. Automated and manual control can also be performed at the wellsite or at the remote control centre. Communication can be via for example satellite, telecommunication lines, radio or microwaves.