How Gyroscopes Impact Wellbore Surveying with Adrián Ledroz

Wellbore surveying is one of the essential tools for modern directional and horizontal drilling, allowing oil and gas companies to hit subsurface targets just a few feet wide. In this episode, host Trent Jacobs talks to Adrián Ledroz, VP, Chief Scientist at Gyrodata, about how the technology has evolved over the years and how the introduction of gyroscopes has impacted wellbore surveying. More From Adrián Ledroz LinkedIn: Adrián Ledroz, VP, Chief Scientist Wellbore Placement at Gyrodata OnePetro:  The Combination of Solid-State Gyroscopic and Magnetic Surveys Provides Improved Magnetic-Survey Data and Enhanced Survey Quality Control Practical Method to Benefit from the Improved Accuracy of Combining Overlapping Wellbore Surveys Successful Management of Collision Risk in an Extended Reach Well 2020 IADC/SPE International Drilling Conference and Exhibition (Program Committee Member): Conference Site: Learn More 10 Directional Drilling and Wellbore Placement (Paper Presentation) SPE Wellbore Positioning Technical Section ISCWSA (Program Chair):  SPE Technical Section Page ISCWSA Resources Page   Mentioned in This Episode SPE Technical Sections:https://www.spe.org/en/industry/technical-sections/ Journal of Petroleum Technology: https://pubs.spe.org/jpt/jpt-main-page/ We hope you enjoy the SPE Podcast… and take away something useful to your job and career along the way.  Your feedback is welcome, along with ideas for topics you would like to see us cover in future podcasts. You can also send your feedback to [email protected]. Like what you are hearing? Give us a 5-star rating and leave a review – we love reading what you have to say. You can also get connected with SPE on all social media, just use #SPEpodcast. Society of Petroleum Engineers on Social LinkedIn | Twitter | Facebook | Instagram | YouTube   More Information Event Calendar | Membership | Publications | Training | Resources   Thanks for listening!