Enteq Upstream : hires new Business Development VP to drive technology development

• Suki Gill has subsequently been appointed as Chairperson for the MWD/LWD Sub-Committee progressing joint interests of the IADC and IADD

An accomplished Petroleum Engineering graduate, Houston based Gill joins Enteq with 15-years' experience under her belt, ranging from hands on Measurements and Logging while Drilling Engineering, multi-platform integration projects, training and operations management, spanning three continents. Joining at a time defined by significant growth ambitions, Gill will be responsible for driving the development of existing and emerging portfolio by collaborating with customers to ensure industry needs are being accurately identified and addressed.

Andrew Law, CEO, Enteq, comments:
'As we continue to grow our global presence, having Suki on board as a technical industry expert will be pivotal when it comes to cementing our position as drivers of technology development. We are thrilled to welcome Suki on board and look forward to building on our existing success.'

Further to this position, Gill's expertise in the industry is further solidified by her appointment as Chairperson to the MWD/LWD Sub-Committee, as part of the collaborative efforts of the International Association of Drilling contractors (IADC) and International Association of Directional Drilling (IADD) to develop a standardised metric for performance measurement in the directional drilling sector.

Jim Oberkircher, Executive Director, IADD, says:
'The combination of field experience and operations management makes Suki an ideal Chairperson to lead in the development of a common scale for performance measurement. In helping to identify the proper workflow for MWD/LWD, the directional drilling sector will benefit from much needed streamlining which will, in turn result in performance improvement.'

Suki Gill, Business Development Vice-President, Enteq adds:
'Technology development in isolation from the end user does not necessarily translate to progress. As Enteq's order book continues to grow, fostering collaboration and re-engagement with customers will enable us to bring the solutions to market that will truly advance the progress of the sector in the areas it is most needed.'

On the Chairperson appointment, Gill continues:
'This complementary role offers an exciting opportunity for additional cross-industry collaboration. I look forward to working with other technology experts, the IADC and IADD on the research and creation of some truly formative directional drilling industry performance standards.'

These appointments follow Andrew Law's move to CEO along-side the hire of Neil Bird as Project Director to steer the development and growth of the SABER Tool.

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About Enteq Upstream's SABER Tool

The SABER Tool (Steer-At-Bit Enteq Rotary Tool) is a step change in directional drilling technology, developed by Enteq Upstream and based on a concept created by Shell. The ingenuity of the SABER Tool approach lies in the application of proven technologies in novel ways to achieve a sleek, elegant, and mechanically simple design, thereby improving reliability and project uptime versus traditional RSS solutions.

Rather than using pads or plates for geosteering, the SABER Tool uses an internally directed pressure differential system. By removing these external contact points, the tool reduces wear and improves reliability, while also achieving true at-bit steering for the first time. The sleek, plain collar design also allows for a smoother borehole, further improving reliability, uptime and cost efficiency.

Listed on the London Stock Exchange, Enteq Upstream is a proudly independent UK and Houston-based engineering firm world-renowned for its high-temperature (HT) LWD/MWD solutions - expertise that makes the SABER Tool one of the world's only directional drilling designs suitable for HT applications. Enteq Upstream is currently seeking project partners to conduct field trials ahead of full commercialisation.

About IADD

The International Association of Directional Drilling (IADD) helps promote industry developments and create standards that ensure the safest and most effective directional drilling operations. We are industry professionals who are dedicated to promoting directional drilling and advancing directional drilling technology while increasing the competence and knowledge of our members.

The IADD communicates important industry breakthroughs and educational opportunities for this fast-paced, ever-changing industry to members through its websites, eNewsletters, social media, and industry-leader presentations at monthly luncheons and forums.

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