Business Unit

Directional Drilling Technologies

We are the leading independent supplier of directional drilling tools and technologies to the industry.  
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About Directional Drilling Technologies

The Directional Drilling Technologies business unit is a leading independent supplier of directional drilling tools and technologies to the industry. With a portfolio including vertical monitoring tools, measurement-while-drilling/logging-while-drilling (MWD/LWD) technologies, and rotary steerable systems (RSS), NOV enables directional drillers globally to reliably deliver wells on plan.

All of NOV’s directional drilling tools are available through a variety of commercial models, and NOV enables our customers to maintain tools themselves to ensure they can be cost effectively deployed.

As a focused directional drilling technology developer and manufacturer with access to world-leading R&D facilities, we are solely focused on designing, manufacturing, and supporting our directional drilling customers with the tools they need to successfully compete globally.