Radar Directional Services

What Radar Directional Services does

Radar Directional Services, LLC is a privately held oilfield services company headquartered in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, co-founded in 2023 by Ben Davis (Sales and Marketing) and Jeff Bull (Drilling and Operations). The company provides directional drilling, measurement-while-drilling (MWD), rotary steerable systems (RSS), mud motor, and well planning/engineering services to oil and gas operators of all sizes across multiple U.S. basins. It positions itself as a relationship-led, full-service alternative to major directional drilling providers, emphasizing personalized service, founder accessibility, and collaboration with operators' geo-steering teams — including work alongside major oilfield service companies' LWD tools.

The underlying technology is a fleet of third-party-sourced drilling tools rather than proprietary equipment: Pulse and EM MWD systems (with Inclination, Azimuth, Gamma Ray, Resistivity, Azimuthal Gamma Ray, high-temperature variants rated to 175°C, and an EM Downhole Antenna for extended TVD signal transmission), mud motors in sizes 4.75"–9.625", and rotary steerable systems in sizes 4.75"–9.00" supporting vertical (constant inclination under 0.5°), tangent, curve, and lateral drilling modes. Well planning and engineering services — anti-collision analysis, BHA design, torque and drag analysis, post-well drilling analysis, and end-of-well reports — sit alongside the equipment-based services. No AI/ML or software platform is part of the offering; 'data-driven optimization' refers to offset analysis and human engineering review.

Revenue is generated through project-based, quote-priced contracts for directional drilling services, with billing structured as multi-year contracts. The go-to-market is sales-led: direct phone and email outreach by the co-founders, supported by a company website with a 'Free Evaluation' CTA and a LinkedIn page, with no formal marketing or channel intermediaries. Customers are oil and gas operators across all size tiers and (on a co-service basis) major oilfield service companies needing specialized directional drilling expertise to complement their LWD offerings.

Name

Radar Directional Services

Legal name

Radar Directional Services, LLC

Website

https://radardirectional.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2023

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Radar Directional Services is a privately held Oklahoma City-based oilfield services company that provides directional drilling, MWD, rotary steerable systems, mud motors, and well planning services to oil and gas operators across multiple U.S. basins.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Oilfield Directional Drilling Services

NAICS

Drilling Oil and Gas Wells (213111), Support Activities for Mining (213)

SIC

Drilling Oil & Gas Wells (1381)

akta.pro primary industry

Directional Drilling & MWD/LWD Services (EUALABAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

OFS Engineering, Construction & O&M (Field Development, Brownfield, Maintenance) (EUALABAM), Completion Tools & Subsurface Equipment (Packers, Liners, Valves, Sand Control) (EUALABAD)

Keywords

• Directional drilling services
• Measurement while drilling
• Rotary steerable systems
• Well planning engineering
• Mud motor rentals

Headquarters

HQ city

Oklahoma City

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Directional Drilling Services: Project-based directional drilling services for oil and gas operators. Services include directional drilling, MWD, mud motor rental/operation, and RSS deployment. Pricing is quote-based as projects vary in complexity, well depth, and duration.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Radar Directional Services provides directional drilling, Measurement While Drilling (MWD), geosteering, mud motor, and Rotary Steerable System (RSS) services for oil and gas operators. The company also offers well planning and engineering services including anti-collision analysis, BHA design, torque and drag analysis, and end-of-well reporting, enabling operators to navigate tight drilling windows and stay on plan across horizontal and complex wells.

Product overview

Radar Directional Services is a full-service directional drilling company offering a portfolio of integrated drilling services and equipment. The core offering centers on directional drilling with supporting technologies including Mud Motors (4.75"-9.625"), Measurements While Drilling (MWD) systems (Pulse, EM, AGR, Resistivity, High Temp, EM Downhole Antenna), and Rotary Steerable Systems (RSS) (4.75"-9.00"). These are complemented by Well Planning and Engineering services covering anti-collision, BHA design, torque/drag analysis, and post-well reporting. The company positions itself as an alternative to major directional drilling providers, emphasizing personalized service, data-driven optimization, and collaboration with customer geo-steering teams.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Directional Drilling Core directional drilling service enabling navigation within tight drilling windows and stay-on-plan execution for complex geo-steering projects. Compatible with conventional mud motor or rotary steerable system operations, with ability to work alongside other service providers using major LWD tools.
• Mud Motors Rental and operation of drilling motors ranging from 4.75" to 9.625" sourced from select reliable vendors, offering a wide range of configurations built for the specific areas in which they are used.
• Measurements While Drilling (MWD) Comprehensive MWD services including Pulse (Inclination, Azimuth, Gamma Ray), EM (higher data rates with virtually unlimited LCM tolerance), Azimuthal Gamma Ray (AGR), Resistivity for real-time well placement, High Temp Tools rated up to 175°C, and EM Downhole Antenna for extended TVD signal transmission.
• Rotary Steerable Systems (RSS) RSS deployment services with options ranging from 4.75" to 9.00" providing precision directional control, including Vertical mode (constant inclination <0.5°), Tangent, Curve (multi-section drilling), and Lateral modes with reduced tortuosity in extended laterals and increased steady ROP.
• Well Planning and Engineering Pre- and post-drill engineering services including Anti-Collision analysis, BHA Design and optimization, Torque and Drag Analysis, Post Well Drilling Analysis, and End of Well (EOW) reports.

Quantifiable outcome

• Vertical mode maintains constant inclination <0.5 degrees
• +3 more outcomes

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature8 records

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves3 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Gyrodata: Specialist in wellbore positioning, directional drilling, and gyro surveying services globally. Directly comparable as a focused directional/MWD service provider competing in similar well-placement workflows.
• Cathedral Energy Services: Canadian-based directional drilling and MWD services firm focused on North American operators. Comparable in scale, service offering (mud motors, MWD, directional drilling), and operating geography to Radar.
• Scientific Drilling International: Independent provider of directional drilling, MWD/LWD, and wellbore positioning services. Closely mirrors Radar's product portfolio and target customer (oil & gas operators with complex drilling needs).
• Phoenix Technology Services: Canadian-based directional drilling and MWD/LWD services provider serving North American operators. Closely comparable business model, equipment stack (mud motors, MWD, RSS), and customer base to Radar Directional.

Broad incumbents

• Nabors Industries: Nabors operates drilling rigs and offers directional drilling services through subsidiary operations, competing with Radar on directional work for both internal rigs and third-party operators.
• Weatherford International: Global oilfield services company with directional drilling and MWD capabilities competing for the same operator RFPs as Radar, though at substantially larger scale and scope.
• Helmerich & Payne (H&P): H&P is the largest US land drilling contractor with integrated directional drilling capabilities via FlexRig and partner arrangements. A relevant incumbent for any directional services company competing on US drilling programs.
• SLB (formerly Schlumberger): SLB's Drilling & Evaluation segment is the largest global directional drilling and MWD/LWD provider. Overlapping capability with Radar at the high end, but bundled into much broader oilfield services contracts.
• Baker Hughes: Baker Hughes' Oilfield Services division offers directional drilling, MWD, and LWD as part of an integrated portfolio. Competes with Radar on complex directional projects but also bundles with upstream and completion services.
• Halliburton (Sperry Drilling): Halliburton's Sperry Drilling division is one of the three dominant global directional drilling, MWD, and LWD providers. Radar explicitly positions itself as an alternative to the 'big company's' tools.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/radar-directional-services
• Facebookfacebook.com/Radar-Directional-61583165263058

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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