OSP & GSI Forge Alliance to Automate Global Well Cementing Operations

HOUSTON, TX – January 05, 2026 – By James Green

In a move poised to reshape a critical segment of the oil and gas industry, Oilfield Service Professionals (OSP) and Gulfstream Services, Inc. (GSI) have announced a global strategic technology alliance. The partnership is focused on delivering standardized, automated cementing systems for both land and offshore operations, directly targeting the industry’s persistent challenges of operational variability, safety risks, and performance inconsistency.

This collaboration merges OSP's modern automation capabilities and global service infrastructure with GSI’s field-proven cementing hardware. Together, the companies are launching an integrated, data-driven platform designed to bring a new level of predictability and safety to well construction, intervention, and decommissioning activities worldwide.

Addressing a Critical Industry Need

Well cementing is a fundamental process for ensuring well integrity, providing structural support for the casing, and preventing the unwanted migration of fluids between geological formations. For decades, however, the process has been fraught with challenges. Traditional methods often rely on numerous manual steps, creating opportunities for human error and operational inconsistencies that can lead to costly remedial work, non-productive time (NPT), and, in the worst cases, catastrophic well failures.

The market’s appetite for a better approach is growing. As operators push into more complex environments, such as deepwater and high-pressure/high-temperature (HPHT) reservoirs, the margin for error shrinks. The global well cementing market, valued at over USD 10 billion, is projected to expand significantly, driven by these increasing exploration and production activities. This growth amplifies the demand for technologies that can deliver consistent results while enhancing safety. Automated systems are at the forefront of this demand, promising to reduce human exposure to hazardous “red-zone” areas on the rig floor and deliver repeatable, high-quality cement jobs.

The OSP-GSI alliance is structured to meet this demand head-on, offering a solution that supports repeatable cementing execution at scale. By standardizing processes and leveraging automation, the partnership aims to help operators minimize operational variability and improve execution predictability across their global asset portfolios.

Integrating Proven Hardware with Next-Gen Automation

The strength of the alliance lies in the synergy between two specialized firms. Gulfstream Services, a company with over 45 years of industry experience, contributes its highly regarded RCH Top Drive Cement Head. This modular system is a workhorse in the industry, having been deployed in more than 3,500 runs worldwide in demanding applications, supporting casing sizes from 4-1/2” to 13-3/8”. Its reliability provides the robust hardware foundation for the alliance's offering.

Complementing this field-proven equipment is the technological agility of Oilfield Service Professionals. Founded in 2018, OSP brings a modern approach centered on automation, digital integration, and a globally deployed service model. By integrating its automation technology and digital roadmap with the RCH system, OSP transforms the mechanical process into a digitally controlled workflow. This integration enables reduced red-zone exposure, improved operational consistency, enhanced visibility through real-time data, and greater cement efficiency—key drivers for lowering operational risk.

“This alliance reflects a shift in how cementing solutions are delivered globally,” said Jasen Gast, President and CEO of OSP, in the official announcement. “By combining proven equipment with automation, digital integration, and global execution under a single platform, we are helping operators reduce variability while improving safety and delivering more consistent cementing performance across the full well lifecycle.”

A New Competitive Model in a Crowded Market

The oilfield services sector is dominated by industry giants like SLB, Halliburton, and Baker Hughes, all of which have invested heavily in their own automated cementing platforms. Halliburton’s LOGIX™ service enables remote control of cementing jobs from onshore, while SLB has touted solutions that reduce hundreds of manual interventions to fewer than ten clicks. The OSP-GSI alliance enters this competitive arena not as a monolith, but as a focused collaboration of specialists.

This partnership model offers a distinct value proposition. Instead of sourcing equipment, automation software, and service personnel from different vendors or a single massive provider, operators can access a tightly integrated, purpose-built solution. The alliance combines GSI’s deep, niche expertise in cementing hardware with OSP’s focus on modern digital systems and flexible service delivery. This strategic synergy allows the partners to offer a nimble and highly specialized alternative to the broader, more sprawling portfolios of their larger competitors.

Bobby Bond, Chief Executive Officer of Gulfstream Services, highlighted this strategic advantage. “Aligning Gulfstream’s field-proven cementing systems with OSP’s global deployment and integration capabilities expands both the reach and functionality of our technology,” he stated. “Together, we are responding to operator demand for scalable, standardized solutions that perform consistently across regions.”

Delivering Tangible Benefits Across the Well Lifecycle

For oil and gas operators, the primary appeal of the OSP-GSI platform lies in its direct impact on core business drivers: cost, risk, and efficiency. The promise of “predictable well delivery” is a powerful one in an industry where unforeseen events can derail project economics. By automating manual processes, the system directly reduces the risk of human error and enhances personnel safety by minimizing time spent in high-risk areas on the rig.

The emphasis on standardization is another key benefit. Large operators managing assets across multiple continents face the challenge of ensuring consistent operational standards. A standardized, automated system allows them to deploy a common, data-driven methodology everywhere, simplifying training, improving performance benchmarking, and ensuring that best practices are applied uniformly.

Furthermore, the alliance’s solutions are designed to support the entire well lifecycle. This extends beyond initial well construction to include well intervention operations and, critically, the growing market for plug and abandonment (P&A). As the global inventory of aging wells requiring permanent decommissioning grows, the need for efficient, verifiable, and safe P&A cementing techniques is becoming paramount for both regulatory compliance and environmental stewardship. The OSP-GSI platform is positioned to provide a reliable solution for these end-of-life operations, offering value from a well's creation to its final closure.

The partners will pursue joint market development globally, offering their integrated cementing systems and bundled technologies with the backing of localized service delivery, aiming to provide a compelling combination of global reach and regional expertise.