MWD Reliability & Transmission Rates are Top Priority ⚙️

Competitive Landscape is Dynamic 🌐

Operators report in the 2025 Kimberlite MWD Supplier Performance report that improving MWD reliability & durability 🔧 and transmission rate 📡 are top priorities as the industry continues to "push the limits" in drilling efficiency. These concerns are reported by 62% of operators surveyed collectively.

With operators being able to drill the laterals in a single run (without tripping) ⛏️ over 60% of the time, further improvements in MWD are needed, along with improvements in drill bits 🛠️ and mud motors ⚡ to drive success rates higher.

The MWD market is heavily fragmented, with over 20 suppliers cited as being used in the 2025 Kimberlite report, and performance scores reported by the operators reveal a highly differentiated market with respect to overall performance and value delivered. In fact, the 2025 competitive landscape reflects some notable shifts 🔄.

We encourage operators to collaborate 🤝 with their MWD suppliers to understand each supplier's strengths and weaknesses and to partner in driving performance to the next level.

🔍 Interested in a deeper dive into the 2025 MWD report? Reach out for insights and further discussion on how these trends may affect your business.