Datalog was founded in Calgary in 1986 in order to provide manned Mud Logging field services and develop advanced Mud Logging technology. In 1987, Datalog introduced Geologger, the first computerized unmanned Mud-logger, and continued to lead the industry in this technology. Other major developments included the introduction of the WellWizard™ in 1999 and the GasWizard™ in 2000.  The Wellhub web based secure data distribution system was developed at Datalog in 2004.  Datalog acquired the patented technology LWT (Logging While Tripping) in 2005 and fully commercialized the service in 2008.  Specialized Slimline Open Hole Wireline Logging focused on Oil Sands core hole logging and mining applications was introduced in 2006.

 

A detailed chronology of Datalog’s history is presented below:

 

2012 

• Planned LWT division expansion to continental US resource markets.

2011 

• Moved into new world headquarters location in Calgary.

• Expanded LWT division to 10 units in Western Canadian Sedimentary Basin.

• Introduced first Slimline Resisitivity Imaging Tool for use in Canadian Oil Sands.

2010 

• Expanded Slimline Open Hole Wireline Logging division to 5 units in Oil Sands core hole market.

2008 

• Commercialized (LWT) Logging While Tripping service.

2007 

• Information Solutions division sold to Weatherford.

• Awarded 3 year contract with major Oil Sands mine for exclusive Open Hole Logging of core holes.

2006 

• Mud Logging services sold to International Logging Incorporated.

• Introduced  proprietary Slimline Open Hole Wireline Logging to Canadian Oil Sands core hole market.

2005 

• Company reorganization into 2 divisions: Geosciences Division and Information Solutions.

• Introduces GC-TRACER for complete, quantitative hydrocarbon analysis.

• Acquired (LWT) Logging While Tripping technology

2004 

• Launched Wellhub for wellsite data distribution.

2003 

• Established partnerships for joint development in Algeria, Mexico and The Gulf Coast of the USA.

2002 

• Opened offices in Aberdeen and Dubai.

• Awarded 11 unit contract in Brazil.

• Receives Peru Camisea project.

• Wins Triton Equatorial Guinea project.

2001 

• Received Mud Logging contract on first deepwater wells off Canada’s East Coast in over 20 years.

• Awarded Chevon Tengiz contract in Kazakhstan.

2000 

• Opened offices in United States and Mexico.

• Expanded product line to offer Drilling Optimization Consultant (WW DOC), Electronic Drilling Recorder (WW EDR), Integrated Data System (WW IDS), Underbalanced Drilling (WW UBD), Measurement While Drilling (WW MWD).

• Introducedthe GasWizard, the world’s first direct measurement of hydrocarbons in drilling fluid.

1999 

 

• Introduced WellWizard™ Mud Logging system.

• Expanded operations

Datalog was founded in Calgary in 1986 in order to provide manned Mud Logging field services and develop advanced Mud Logging technology. In 1987, Datalog introduced Geologger, the first computerized unmanned Mud-logger, and continued to lead the industry in this technology. Other major developments included the introduction of the WellWizard™ in 1999 and the GasWizard™ in 2000.  The Wellhub web based secure data distribution system was developed at Datalog in 2004.  Datalog acquired the patented technology LWT (Logging While Tripping) in 2005 and fully commercialized the service in 2008.  Specialized Slimline Open Hole Wireline Logging focused on Oil Sands core hole logging and mining applications was introduced in 2006.

 

 

 

A detailed chronology of Datalog’s history is presented below:

 

 

 

2012

 

• Planned LWT division expansion to continental US resource markets.

 

2011

 

• Moved into new world headquarters location in Calgary.

• Expanded LWT division to 10 units in Western Canadian Sedimentary Basin.

• Introduced first Slimline Resisitivity Imaging Tool for use in Canadian Oil Sands.

 

2010

 

• Expanded Slimline Open Hole Wireline Logging division to 5 units in Oil Sands core hole market.

 

2008

 

• Commercialized (LWT) Logging While Tripping service.

 

2007

 

• Information Solutions division sold to Weatherford.

• Awarded 3 year contract with major Oil Sands mine for exclusive Open Hole Logging of core holes.

 

2006

 

• Mud Logging services sold to International Logging Incorporated.

• Introduced  proprietary Slimline Open Hole Wireline Logging to Canadian Oil Sands core hole market.

 

2005

 

• Company reorganization into 2 divisions: Geosciences Division and Information Solutions.

• Introduces GC-TRACER for complete, quantitative hydrocarbon analysis.

• Acquired (LWT) Logging While Tripping technology

 

2004

 

• Launched Wellhub for wellsite data distribution.

 

2003

 

• Established partnerships for joint development in Algeria, Mexico and The Gulf Coast of the USA.

 

2002

 

• Opened offices in Aberdeen and Dubai.

• Awarded 11 unit contract in Brazil.

• Receives Peru Camisea project.

• Wins Triton Equatorial Guinea project.

 

2001

 

• Received Mud Logging contract on first deepwater wells off Canada’s East Coast in over 20 years.

• Awarded Chevon Tengiz contract in Kazakhstan.

 

2000

 

• Opened offices in United States and Mexico.

• Expanded product line to offer Drilling Optimization Consultant (WW DOC), Electronic Drilling Recorder (WW EDR), Integrated Data System (WW IDS), Underbalanced Drilling (WW UBD), Measurement While Drilling (WW MWD).

• Introducedthe GasWizard, the world’s first direct measurement of hydrocarbons in drilling fluid.

 

1999

 

• Introduced WellWizard™ Mud Logging system.

• Expanded operations in West Africa.

 

1998

 

• Opened office in Kazakhstan

• Awarded one of the largest North Sea contracts from Maersk in the Danish Sector.

 

1997

 

• Opened office in Peru and Bolivia.

 

1996

 

• Opened offices in Ecuador and Argentina.

 

1995

 

• Opened office in Venezuela and Egypt.

• Establishes base in Tunisia.

 

1994

 

• Opened office in Colombia.

 

1993

 

• Won competitive bid to sell advanced Mud Logging units in Algeria and Poland.

 

1992

 

• Introduced QLOG computerized Mud Logging system.

 

1990

 

• Expands operations to the United Kingdom.

 

1988

 

• Launched the high speed chromatograph.

 

1987

 

• Introduced Geologger as the first computerized unmanned gas detection Mud Logging system.

 

1986

 

• Ian Underdown founds the Company in Calgary to provide basic Mud Logging services.

• in West Africa.

 

1998 

• Opened office in Kazakhstan

• Awarded one of the largest North Sea contracts from Maersk in the Danish Sector.

1997 

• Opened office in Peru and Bolivia.

1996 

• Opened offices in Ecuador and Argentina.

1995 

• Opened office in Venezuela and Egypt.

• Establishes base in Tunisia.

1994 

• Opened office in Colombia.

1993 

• Won competitive bid to sell advanced Mud Logging units in Algeria and Poland.

1992 

• Introduced QLOG computerized Mud Logging system.

1990 

• Expands operations to the United Kingdom.

1988 

• Launched the high speed chromatograph.

1987 

• Introduced Geologger as the first computerized unmanned gas detection Mud Logging system.

1986 

• Ian Underdown founds the Company in Calgary to provide basic Mud Logging services.