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The Realities of Directional Drilling in 2025

I sat down with Nathan LaRue of Kingsley Directional to talk about the state of directional drilling — the economics, the craft, the communication with geology, and what’s really happening on the rig today. Nathan breaks down the workflow from MWD to steering, explains rotating vs. sliding in plain language, and gives an honest look at why directional drillers are drilling twice as fast for half the money compared to 15 years ago. We also get into the relationship between geosteering and directional ops — how target changes, rock behavior, mud pulse telemetry, and decision-making at the rig floor all impact staying in zone and drilling efficiently. If you’ve ever wanted a real-world explanation of how wells are actually steered, this is the one. Nathan also highlights Kingsley Directional, their reliability record, and what separates experienced crews from the “cheapest bid” trend taking over the market. This episode is a deep dive into the rig-side realities that make or break a well. #geology #directionaldrilling #geosteering #MWD #oilfield #oilandgas #drilling #permian #midcontinent #riglife #engineering #TheGrizzledGeologist #podcast