Gordon Technologies

Gordon's system is built on the Shock Miser, a patented shock and vibration mitigation technology. The firm claims it reduces axial shock from excitation devices by 80%, amplifies the MWD telemetry signal by up to 300%, and filters debris from the mud system. This foundation allows Gordon to package its directional module, pulser, and electronics in a configuration that targets the high-temperature, high-vibration failures common in unconventional horizontal drilling.

Gordon maintains a direct operational presence in the major US unconventional basins. Its Midland office services the Permian Basin, the Minot office covers the Bakken, and the Casper office supports the Powder River Basin. A South Dakota office and a San Antonio-area facility extend coverage, while the 24-hour operational base and corporate headquarters remain in Scott, Louisiana.

The company runs a proprietary software suite that digitizes all rig-site data and streams it to the cloud. The system supports mobile-app access for real-time monitoring, pushes SMS notifications when notable rig-site events occur, and enables remote operations. All current and historical well data is stored for performance evaluation and simulation, giving operators a cloud-based log of tool behavior across wells and pads.

CEO Terry Frith holds several key MWD patents and spent nearly forty years developing downhole measurement systems, including work on eight different MWD platforms. COO Chris Lapoint assembled what the firm describes as a team of former Pathfinder experts — the group that originated from Halliburton's Pathfinder and later moved to Schlumberger. The engineering team also includes VP of Engineering Josh Wheeler.

Gordon indicates that its MWD stack is fully proprietary. The company designs and packages its own pulser, directional module, shock mitigation chassis, centralization fins, and surface decoding hardware. Component packaging reduces circuit-board count by 50% relative to the firm's own prior designs, and the exterior centralizer metallurgy is developed for extreme wear and corrosion resistance.