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Gordon Technologies
Terry Frith's Gordon Technologies fields a patented MWD system designed for unconventional US drilling, with operational bases from the Permian to the...
Gordon Technologies
Terry Frith founded Gordon Technologies in 2014, drawing on nearly forty years in measurement-while-drilling technology, including key patents and work on eight prior MWD systems. Most of the firm's early team came out of the Pathfinder group that moved from Halliburton to Schlumberger in 2010. Gordon is headquartered in Scott, Louisiana, with additional operational and support offices across Texas, North Dakota, Wyoming, and South Dakota. Gordon deploys a proprietary MWD system built around the Shock Miser, a patented shock and vibration mitigation technology. The firm states its tools reduce axial shock from excitation devices by 80%, amplify telemetry signals by up to 300%, and operate reliably at temperatures up to 200°C. The system integrates the Noralis directional module, a pulser designed for universal mud-system compatibility, and data compression capable of five bits per second. Gordon's footprint concentrates on US unconventional basins, serviced through locations including Odessa in the Permian, Minot in the Bakken, and Casper in the Powder River basin. Gordon has scaled through organic deployment of its MWD tool fleet rather than via disclosed external capital raises. Its field infrastructure spans a 24-hour operational facility in Scott, Louisiana and the five regional offices that support oilfield services companies and operators directly. The company maintains its own software suite to digitize rig-site data, push it to the cloud, and deliver event-triggered SMS alerts — an operational posture that layers remote-monitoring capability over its hardware business. Gordon Technologies competes against the major oilfield service incumbents with a niche-hardware strategy: a fully proprietary, internally engineered MWD stack that addresses the specific physics of high-temperature, high-vibration unconventional drilling. The firm's entire tool architecture — from centralizer metallurgy to decoding algorithms — is built around a single Shock Miser chassis, creating a modularity that is atypical in a sector dominated by larger, integrated service providers.
General information
Firm type
Asset Manager
Year founded
2014
AUM
Undisclosed
Location
Region
North America
Country
United States
City
Scott
Corporate office
818 I-10 South Frontage Road, Scott, LA 70583, United States
Additional offices
Odessa, TX, United States · Minot, ND, United States · Casper, WY, United States · Rapid City, SD, United States · Marion, TX, United States
Principals
Terry Frith
Chief Executive Officer
Ben Frith
President
Chris Lapoint
Chief Operating Officer
Josh Wheeler
Vice President of Engineering
Sector focus
Frequently asked questions
What is the core technology that distinguishes Gordon Technologies' MWD system?
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.
In which basins does Gordon Technologies currently operate?
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.
How does Gordon Technologies handle data from its downhole tools?
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.
Who are the key technical leaders behind Gordon's MWD platform?
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.
Does Gordon Technologies manufacture its own tools or integrate third-party components?
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.
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