In horizontal drilling, the most important steering decisions are made between survey stations — yet traditional measurements only tell you where the well ended up, not what it was doing while you were drilling ahead.

For years, total gamma ray (GR) has been the workhorse of formation evaluation while drilling. It’s fast, familiar, and easy to deploy. However, as wells have become longer, targets thinner, and development plans more precise, we are realizing something crucial: Total GR alone is no longer enough. That’s why more oil and gas companies are now asking for spectral gamma ray measurements—Potassium (K), Uranium (U), and Thorium (Th) —delivered in real time while drilling. Land

When it comes to directional drilling, having the right tools can make all the difference. We know that small independent directional drilling contractors face unique challenges. They need reliable, efficient, and cost-effective technology to stay competitive.

A West Texas horizontal well was experiencing repeated Rotary Steerable System (RSS) failures , driving non-productive time and putting the wellbore trajectory at risk. The operator’s directional drilling team needed a way to maintain precise trajectory control  without adding complexity or cost. Customer called MWD Downhole Drilling Tools  to provide at-bit inclination and gamma measurements while drilling . We deployed our 5.00" At-Bit GeoTracker® tools  with wireless commu