For over a decade, KOTAR has engineered automation software for oil drilling platforms — robust, cost-effective, and adaptable to the demands of any rig, anywhere.
At KOTAR, our work starts with understanding the rig — not the spec sheet. Drilling crews don't need another generic platform; they need automation software that fits how they actually operate, integrates with what they already have, and keeps running when the weather, the geology, and the schedule all push back. That's the software we build, and that's why our clients keep us close to the well.
Mehmet Efe Özbek
Founder & CEO, KOTAR
KOTAR develops custom automation software for oil drilling platforms using model-based design and rapid application development. The result is software that deploys faster, costs less, and adapts to whatever the field throws at it.
We deliver flexibly — in-office development, on-site commissioning, and ongoing remote maintenance. And we're committed to growing the field itself: technology transfer partnerships, licensing arrangements, and strategic collaborations are all on the table.
Custom automation built with model-based design and RAD — faster deployment, easier maintenance, proven in the field.
Ergonomic interfaces tailored to operators, engineering staff, and decision makers — far beyond the standard component set.
Implementation, integration, and commissioning at the drilling location, working alongside your team.
Continuous remote maintenance that keeps systems current and stable — without the cost of repeated site visits.
Migrate legacy automation to PC-based platforms, modernise the HMI, and integrate with current data systems.
Licensing, partnership, and knowledge-sharing for companies building their own drilling automation capability.
Deployed for TPIC (Turkish Petroleum International Company), affiliated with BOTAŞ and a subsidiary of TPAO — operating across the Anatolian region of Turkey with an excellent uptime record.
We build on PC-based hardware rather than proprietary automation platforms. Better performance per dollar, and seamless integration with off-the-shelf software components.
PC-based platforms close the historical gap between automation and information systems — modern tooling, faster iteration, and a much richer ecosystem to draw from.
The integration of AI and ML into automation is not only possible on PC-based systems — it's practical. We design with that future in mind from day one.
Our software is built on open communication protocols and internationally recognised standards from both automation and IT — protecting clients from vendor lock-in.