Recon
Recon is a Canadian downhole data logger company that designs and rents miniature, high-density data acquisition tools (MK1, TR1, LT1, CB1) for oil and gas, mining, and geothermal drilling operators, sold via equipment rental, long-term leases, and custom engineering services.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded-
- HeadquartersEdmonton, Canada
- Headcount1–10
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What Recon does
Recon is a privately held Canadian downhole data logger company, headquartered in Calgary and operating as Sentient Tools Engineering Corporation, that designs, rents, and leases miniature, high-density data acquisition tools for oil and gas, mining, and geothermal drilling operators. Its hardware lineup comprises four devices: the MK1 high-density logger (1,000 Hz acquisition, 8,192 MB storage, battery life >200 hours), the TR1 environmental logger (32 MB, >180 days battery, optimized for stick-slip and HFTO frequency capture), the LT1 miniature smart indicator (usage hours tracking up to 30 runs, >365 days battery, visual service indicator), and the CB1 collar-based logger that adds force, torque, and internal/external pressure measurement at 500 Hz. The MK1, TR1, and LT1 are patent-pending.
The company's software stack pairs the hardware with two platforms: Gateway, a live configuration and instant PDF report-generation tool, and Artemis, an in-development AI-enabled data analysis and visualization platform with natural-language chat for drilling data insights. All four devices are offered exclusively through fully-supported rental and long-term lease arrangements, supplemented by data analytics, support services, and custom engineering solutions delivered through a 10-step field-sales process. Named customers include Precision Drilling Inc., ZerdaLab Ltd. (which integrates Recon sensors into its drill bits as an OEM-style partner), and Mission Drilling Services / SlidePRro Drilling Vibe Tools. In December 2025, Recon Intelligence Corporation was selected into the Chevron Technology Ventures Catalyst Program to develop its downhole sensor technology for drilling diagnostics and support global deployment.
Recon has 1–10 employees, no disclosed funding rounds, no public revenue figures, and no app or public API; pricing is not disclosed and is obtained via direct contact. The company maintains a basic social and content presence (website, LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, X) and is actively operating.
Recon firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Recon
- Legal name
- Recon
- Website
- https://reconintel.ca
- Company type
- Private
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 1–10 employees
- Short description
- Recon is a Canadian downhole data logger company that designs and rents miniature, high-density data acquisition tools (MK1, TR1, LT1, CB1) for oil and gas, mining, and geothermal drilling operators, sold via equipment rental, long-term leases, and custom engineering services.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Recon industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Downhole Data Logging Equipment
- NAICS
- Oil and Gas Field Machinery and Equipment Manufacturing (333132), Drilling Oil and Gas Wells (213111), Support Activities for Mining (2131)
- SIC
- Oil & Gas Field Machinery & Equipment (3533), Oil & Gas Field Services, Nec (1389)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Directional Drilling & MWD/LWD Services (EUALABAB)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Drill Tools, Bits & Downhole Equipment (IMAHAMAB), Exploration & Production Drilling Services (RC, Core, Directional, Sonic, Auger) (IMAKAKAB)
Keywords
Where Recon is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Edmonton
- HQ country
- Canada
- HQ region
- North America
Offices1 record
Markets served
Recon business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Personnel, Technology or R&D, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain, Infrastructure
Revenue model
- Equipment Rental: Fully-supported rental options for downhole data logging equipment including MK1, TR1, LT1, and CB1 devices, providing customers with access to hardware without capital purchase.
- Long-term Lease: Long-term lease options for equipment tailored to meet company-specific needs, providing sustained revenue through contractual agreements.
- Data Analytics and Support Services: Data analytics and support services tailored to fit company-specific needs, including expert review and data analysis services.
- Custom Solutions Development: Custom downhole data product development services through engineering team engagement, involving mechanical, electronic, software, instrumentation, and materials engineering.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Subscription | Multi-year contract | Equipment rental and lease programs |
Go-to-market motion2 records
Distribution channels4 records
Marketing channels7 records
Recon product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Recon designs, manufactures, and rents miniature patent-pending downhole data loggers (MK1, TR1, LT1, CB1) that capture high-frequency acceleration, gyroscope, force, torque, and pressure data during drilling for oil and gas, mining, and geothermal customers. The hardware is offered only via fully-supported rental and long-term lease programs and is paired with the proprietary Gateway configuration/reporting software (and the in-development Artemis AI-enabled analysis platform). Complementary paid services include drilling data analytics, technical support, and bespoke custom downhole product engineering.
Product overview
RECON offers a unified platform of downhole data logging products for the drilling industry, comprising four hardware devices (MK1, TR1, LT1, CB1) and two software products (Gateway, Artemis). The MK1 is the primary high-density environmental data logger; the CB1 extends it with collar-based force and pressure measurements; the TR1 focuses on equipment use tracking; and the LT1 provides basic usage-hour indicators for preventative maintenance. All devices pair with Gateway software for configuration and instant report generation, while Artemis (in development) adds AI-enabled analysis and visualization capabilities. The company also offers custom engineering solutions for specialized needs.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- MK1: Miniature high-density data logging tool capturing high-resolution drilling environment data at 1,000 Hz.
- TR1
- LT1
- CB1
- Gateway
- Artemis
Products and services
- MK1™ Downhole Logger Miniature high-density downhole data logger that captures high-resolution acceleration and gyroscope data at the bit during drilling operations, enabling drilling optimization without altering BHA design for oil and gas, mining, and geothermal drillers.
- TR1™ Downhole Logger Compact environmental downhole data logger designed for equipment use tracking, capturing statistical and burst acceleration, gyroscope, and vibration data to support usage-based charge-back and preventative maintenance for rental tools.
- LT1™ Downhole Indicator Miniature smart downhole indicator that records equipment usage hours (up to 30 runs) with a visual service indicator, supporting preventative maintenance scheduling for tools operating in harsh environments.
- CB1™ Collar-Based Logger Collar-based high-density downhole data logger that captures force, torque, and internal/external pressure measurements alongside environmental data to deliver comprehensive drilling environment analysis for advanced operator and service-company customers.
- Gateway™ Drilling Software Proprietary tool configuration, data management, and instant PDF reporting software that lets operators set logging parameters, manage data collection, and validate downhole logger results on-site for all RECON devices.
- Artemis™ AI-enabled Data Software AI-enabled drilling data analysis and visualization software (in development) providing real-time viewing, advanced analysis tools, custom report generation, and an AI-enabled chat interface for extracting insights from raw drilling data captured by RECON devices.
- Custom Downhole Solutions Bespoke engineering service that designs and develops custom downhole data products tailored to unique operational needs, leveraging multidisciplinary mechanical, electronic, software, instrumentation, and materials engineering expertise.
Quantifiable outcome
- Up to 80% reduction in download times through parallel downloading and processing compared to sequential downloads
Companies that use Recon
Customer profileNamed customers4 records
Segments5 records
Ideal customer profiles4 records
Recon technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed Yes
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Integration1 record
AI capability4 records
Feature6 records
Recon partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.
- Chevron Technology Ventures' Catalyst ProgramcoreRecon Intelligence Corporation was selected into the Chevron Technology Ventures Catalyst Program to develop its downhole sensor technology for drilling diagnostics. The program aims to improve drilling efficiency and operational insights, supporting RECON's global deployment efforts. This represents a significant endorsement from a major oil and gas operator for technology development.
- ZerdaLab Ltd.coreZerdaLab has integrated RECON's technology into their high-performance and affordable drill bit designs. This partnership combines innovative data-driven drilling bit design with the ability to capture high-resolution data from the field on each run, enhancing customer ability to increase drilling efficiency. ZerdaLab CTO provided testimonial citing successful collection of downhole high frequency data at high temperature.
Recent moves6 records
Expansion highlights5 records
Recon competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- Pason Systems: Canadian-based provider of drilling data acquisition, instrumentation, and analytics for oilfield rigs. Comparable to Recon in target customer (drillers) and product category (drilling data), but focused on surface rig instrumentation rather than downhole logging.
- IntelliServ (a NOV company): Develops high-speed downhole telemetry and data communication networks used in drilling BHA applications. Closely comparable to Recon's mission of capturing and transmitting high-resolution downhole drilling data during runs.
- APS Technology: Designs and manufactures downhole sensors, MWD/LWD systems, and drilling instrumentation for oil & gas and mining. Most directly comparable to Recon as a focused downhole measurement specialist serving similar harsh-environment drilling applications.
- Scientific Drilling International: Provides directional drilling, MWD/LWD, and downhole surveying tools and services. Competes with Recon in the downhole measurement niche, especially for high-temperature, high-vibration drilling environments.
Broad incumbents
- Halliburton: Major oilfield services incumbent with Sperry Drilling and Landmark Solutions covering directional drilling, MWD/LWD, and drilling data analytics. Comparable to Recon in downhole measurement scope but bundled with much broader drilling services.
- SLB (Schlumberger): The largest oilfield services company globally, with deep portfolios in drilling, MWD/LWD, and downhole measurement through its Drilling & Evaluation segment. Directly competes with Recon in downhole data acquisition, but offers end-to-end integrated drilling services to majors.
- Weatherford International: Global oilfield services company offering drilling, evaluation, and completions products including downhole measurement and data services. Overlaps with Recon in downhole data acquisition for drilling optimization.
- Baker Hughes: Global oilfield services and industrial energy technology company with drilling services, downhole sensing, and drilling automation products. Overlaps with Recon in downhole logging and drilling optimization for oil & gas and geothermal customers.
Regional players
- Black Diamond Group: Canada-headquartered provider of modular buildings, workforce accommodation, and oilfield equipment rental. Comparable through its Canadian oilfield rental channel and use of asset tracking solutions in industrial settings.
Emerging players
- Extreme Telematics Corp: Provides rugged IoT sensors and telematics for asset tracking and equipment usage in industrial and harsh environments. Comparable to Recon's LT1/TR1 usage-tracking and preventative maintenance use cases, particularly for the rental equipment segment.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat5 records
Key risks7 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
Recon social profiles
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Valuation estimate
Recon leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Recon funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →
Recon M&A and investment
M&A and investmentM&A
Investments
M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →
Frequently asked questions about Recon
What does Recon do?
Recon designs, manufactures, and rents miniature patent-pending downhole data loggers (MK1, TR1, LT1, CB1) that capture high-frequency acceleration, gyroscope, force, torque, and pressure data during drilling for oil and gas, mining, and geothermal customers. The hardware is offered only via fully-supported rental and long-term lease programs and is paired with the proprietary Gateway configuration/reporting software (and the in-development Artemis AI-enabled analysis platform). Complementary paid services include drilling data analytics, technical support, and bespoke custom downhole product engineering.
Is Recon a public or private company?
Recon is a private company. It is classified as unknown and is currently operating.
When was Recon founded?
Recon was founded in -1. It employs 1 to 10 people.
Where is Recon based?
Recon is headquartered in Edmonton, Canada, in the North America region.
How does Recon make money?
Four revenue lines are on record. Equipment Rental is the primary driver. The others are long-term Lease, data Analytics and Support Services and custom Solutions Development.
Who are Recon's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are Pason Systems, IntelliServ (a NOV company), APS Technology and Scientific Drilling International. Broad incumbents are Halliburton, SLB (Schlumberger), Weatherford International and Baker Hughes. Black Diamond Group is listed as a regional player. Extreme Telematics Corp is listed as an emerging player.
Does Recon have an API?
No public API is recorded for Recon.
What industry is Recon in?
Recon's product category is Downhole Data Logging Equipment. Its primary akta.pro industry code is EUALABAB, Directional Drilling & MWD/LWD Services, with a secondary code of IMAHAMAB, Drill Tools, Bits & Downhole Equipment. Its NAICS code is 333132 and its SIC code is 3533.