DrillScan
DrillScan is a proprietary technology brand of Helmerich & Payne that delivers physics-based modeling, real-time visualization, and predictive analytics (WellScan, BitScan, LiveScan) for well planning and drilling optimization, serving global upstream oil and gas operators.
- Company typePublic
- Founded1920
- HeadquartersVilleurbanne, France
- Headcount11–50
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingSoftware
What DrillScan does
DrillScan is a proprietary technology brand of Helmerich & Payne, Inc. (H&P), a publicly traded drilling contractor (NYSE: HP) founded in 1920. The brand delivers physics-based modeling, real-time visualization, predictive analytics, and machine learning capabilities for well planning and drilling optimization, serving upstream oil and gas operators globally. Its three core products — WellScan for well planning, BitScan for bit performance analysis, and LiveScan for real-time drilling visualization — are sold as a software and engineering services package.
DrillScan powers H&P's Advanced Well Engineering (AWE) service, staffed by 40+ engineers with 100+ years of combined experience, and is designed to operate with any rig type. The platform is tightly integrated with H&P's broader technology stack, including Universal Rig Technology, FlexFusion, the Bit Guidance System, and AutoSlide. This ecosystem converts H&P's accumulated drilling data — across hundreds of thousands of wells since 1920 — into actionable engineering recommendations for trajectory design, dysfunctions mitigation, and drilling parameter optimization.
The business model is dual-channel: DrillScan is bundled into H&P drilling contracts as part of the rig service offering, and is sold as a standalone engineering and software service to operators using third-party rigs. Pricing is not publicly disclosed. Customer references include operators in the North Sea, unconventional/lateral plays, and the Mid-Continent, with applications also positioned for geothermal drilling. Revenue is not separately reported within H&P's consolidated financials.
DrillScan firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- DrillScan
- Legal name
- Helmerich & Payne, Inc.
- Website
- https://drillscan.com
- Company type
- Public
- Founded year
- 1920
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 11–50 employees
- Short description
- DrillScan is a proprietary technology brand of Helmerich & Payne that delivers physics-based modeling, real-time visualization, and predictive analytics (WellScan, BitScan, LiveScan) for well planning and drilling optimization, serving global upstream oil and gas operators.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
DrillScan industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Drilling Optimization Software
- NAICS
- Drilling Oil and Gas Wells (213111)
- SIC
- Oil & Gas Field Services, Nec (1389)
- akta.pro primary industry
- OFS Engineering, Construction & O&M (Field Development, Brownfield, Maintenance) (EUALABAM)
- akta.pro secondary industry
- Drilling & Workover Rigs (Land & Offshore) (EUALABAA)
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Where DrillScan is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Villeurbanne
- HQ country
- France
- HQ region
- Europe
Offices1 record
Markets served
DrillScan business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Software
- Cost components
- Personnel, Technology or R&D, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure
Revenue model
- Advanced Well Engineering Services: DrillScan software powers H&P's Advanced Well Engineering services which include Real-Time Advisory, Well Delivery (end-to-end engineering support), and Tailored Analysis. Services can be used independently or combined and integrate with other H&P technologies.
- Software Licensing: DrillScan Digital Solutions software including WellScan®, BitScan™, and LiveScan™ with REST APIs for integration with customer systems.
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels1 record
Marketing channels3 records
DrillScan product offering
Product offeringCore offering
DrillScan is a physics-based modeling, real-time visualization, predictive analytics, and machine learning platform for well planning and drilling optimization. It is sold both as standalone software (WellScan, BitScan, LiveScan with REST APIs) and as part of H&P's Advanced Well Engineering (AWE) service, which provides Real-Time Advisory, Well Delivery, and Tailored Analysis to oil and gas operators and service providers.
Product overview
DrillScan® is a digital solutions platform that provides advanced physics-based modeling, real-time visualization, predictive analytics, and machine learning capabilities for oil and gas drilling optimization. The platform consists of three main software products: WellScan® for well engineering analysis, BitScan™ for PDC drill bit model processing, and LiveScan™ with REST APIs for real-time drilling monitoring. DrillScan powers H&P's Advanced Well Engineering (AWE) service, which combines these tools with engineering expertise to help operators optimize well delivery, prevent drilling dysfunctions, and maximize well lifespans.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- DrillScan Digital Solutions: Advanced physics-based modeling, real-time visualization, predictive analytics, and machine learning platform for drilling optimization.
- WellScan®
- BitScan™
- LiveScan™
Products and services
- DrillScan® Digital Solutions Advanced physics-based modeling, real-time visualization, predictive analytics and machine learning platform that empowers drilling teams with tools for optimal field performance and efficiency in oil and gas drilling.
- WellScan® Advanced software suite for quick and accurate well engineering covering torque and drag, hydraulics, buckling, trajectory design, and BHA (bottom hole assembly) analysis, for drilling engineers planning complex wells.
- BitScan™ Software for auto processing, validation and export of PDC (polycrystalline diamond compact) drill bit models to ensure bit design is accurately represented in mechanical simulations, used by drilling engineers and bit designers.
- LiveScan™ Integrated real-time solution for drilling monitoring and optimization, connecting pre-well models to live rig data via REST APIs and enabling continuous performance feedback for drilling teams.
- Advanced Well Engineering (AWE) Engineering service combining DrillScan software with 40+ premium engineers (100+ years of combined experience) to provide Real-Time Advisory, Well Delivery, and Tailored Analysis for oil and gas operators and service providers drilling complex wells.
Quantifiable outcome
- Up to 50% reduction in downhole RPM fluctuations and up to 40% reduction in lateral shock
- +3 more outcomes
Companies that use DrillScan
Customer profileNamed customers3 records
Segments2 records
Ideal customer profiles2 records
DrillScan technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed Yes
API detail
- Has API
- Yes
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Integration3 records
AI capability3 records
Feature6 records
DrillScan partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
One partnership is on record.
- H&P Inc. (Parent Company)coreDrillScan is a proprietary technology of H&P Inc., a publicly traded oil and gas drilling contractor. The technology powers H&P's Advanced Well Engineering (AWE) services and is developed by H&P's engineering team.
Scale indicators7 records
Recent moves5 records
Expansion highlights5 records
DrillScan competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- Pason Systems: Provides drilling data acquisition, wellsite information displays, and drilling automation hardware/software to operators and drilling contractors globally. Highly comparable to DrillScan as both deliver real-time drilling optimization with analytics at the rig site, serving the same operator customer base.
- Sperry Drilling (Halliburton): Halliburton's directional drilling and drilling optimization services arm, offering real-time downhole data, drilling software, and engineering services. Direct competitor to DrillScan's vibration mitigation, directional drilling optimization, and BHA analysis offerings on complex wells.
- Scientific Drilling International: Provides directional drilling services, downhole surveying, mud motors, and engineering services to operators worldwide. Comparable to DrillScan as it combines proprietary downhole tooling with directional drilling engineering expertise for complex wells.
- Gyrodata (SLB): Provides directional drilling survey, gyro-while-drilling, and wellbore positioning services globally (now part of SLB). Comparable to DrillScan as it combines proprietary surveying technology and downhole tools with directional drilling engineering services for complex wells.
Broad incumbents
- SLB (formerly Schlumberger): Largest global oilfield services company with DELFI cognitive E&P environment and DrillOps drilling optimization software. Comparable as a broad incumbent offering drilling optimization software alongside a much wider portfolio of services, equipment, and digital products.
- Halliburton: One of the three largest oilfield services companies globally, with DecisionSpace drilling software and Sperry Drilling directional services. Comparable as a broad incumbent with integrated drilling services, optimization technology, and equipment across the well construction cycle.
- NOV (National Oilwell Varco): Manufactures drilling equipment (top drives, rig automation, downhole tools) and offers drilling optimization software through its rig technologies segment. Comparable as an incumbent with broad drilling technology portfolio, though more equipment-focused than DrillScan's pure software and engineering model.
- Weatherford International: Global oilfield services company offering drilling, completions, and well construction services with software platforms for drilling optimization. Comparable as a broad incumbent with overlapping drilling engineering, well planning, and real-time monitoring capabilities.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat5 records
Key risks5 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
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DrillScan leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
DrillScan subsidiaries and ownership
Company hierarchySubsidiaries2 records
DrillScan funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
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DrillScan M&A and investment
M&A and investmentM&A
Investments
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Frequently asked questions about DrillScan
What does DrillScan do?
DrillScan is a physics-based modeling, real-time visualization, predictive analytics, and machine learning platform for well planning and drilling optimization. It is sold both as standalone software (WellScan, BitScan, LiveScan with REST APIs) and as part of H&P's Advanced Well Engineering (AWE) service, which provides Real-Time Advisory, Well Delivery, and Tailored Analysis to oil and gas operators and service providers.
Is DrillScan a public or private company?
DrillScan is a public company. It is classified as public and is currently operating.
When was DrillScan founded?
DrillScan was founded in 1920. It employs 11 to 50 people.
Where is DrillScan based?
DrillScan is headquartered in Villeurbanne, France, in the Europe region.
How does DrillScan make money?
Two revenue lines are on record. Advanced Well Engineering Services are the primary driver. The others are software Licensing.
Who are DrillScan's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are Pason Systems, Sperry Drilling (Halliburton), Scientific Drilling International and Gyrodata (SLB). Broad incumbents are SLB (formerly Schlumberger), Halliburton, NOV (National Oilwell Varco) and Weatherford International.
Does DrillScan have an API?
Yes. LiveScan™ and REST APIs form an integrated real-time solution for drilling monitoring and optimization, connecting pre-well models to live rig data and enabling continuous performance feedback.
What industry is DrillScan in?
DrillScan's product category is Drilling Optimization Software. Its primary akta.pro industry code is EUALABAM, OFS Engineering, Construction & O&M (Field Development, Brownfield, Maintenance), with a secondary code of EUALABAA, Drilling & Workover Rigs (Land & Offshore). Its NAICS code is 213111 and its SIC code is 1389.