Whether you call them DP, SDP, XDP, or something else, many deep penetrating shaped charges share a common dark secret…

Seismic activity related to SWD operations is a growing concern, especially in the Permian Basin.

How much difference does it make when you run a shaped charge in a different manufacturer’s carrier?

Effective hydraulic fracture stimulation depends on limited entry perforating to distribute the treatment across each stage.

When you purchase a perforating system, what are you really buying? The answer involves so much more than a hole size value.

Does it make a difference whether you use slick, scalloped, or banded guns? The short answer is: yes, it can make a meaningful difference.

What’s wrong with downloading a perforating gun to shoot fewer holes?

Getting ready to line and re-frac your well?

Running a downhole camera to verify your perforations is an expensive exercise. What if you aren’t ready to spend that kind of money?

Testing perforating systems using stressed rock targets is a lot more costly and complex than shooting them into concrete. So why would we bother?

Why spend money on internally orienting perforating guns when external weight bars get the job done?