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World's MWD integrator

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Regions of presence

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bps data transfer speed

300

Hours of circulation without tripping out

Downhole equipment

downhole equipment

Generator

Directional and gamma module

Axel Core

Controle module

Connection of LWD and RSS
Entire logging data compression
Power management

Axel Turbo

Control module

All features

Connection of LWD and RSS
Azimuthal data compression

Axel pulser

For highspeed jobs

All features

High pulse amplitude Finest signal in deep well and low drilling fluid flowrate
Pulse width up to 0,2 sec High mechanical data transmittion rate

Axel Power Pulse

For endure highspeed jobs and power supply

High pulse amplitude Finest signal in deep well and low drilling fluid flowrate
Pulse width up to 0,2 sec High mechanical data transmittion rate
Built-in 300W generator Up to 300 hours of operation on a single battery without tripping out

Axel EM

First of it's kind ЕМ for Triple combo jobs

Wide operating frequency range for any downhole conditions
Survey transmission during extension

Axel Combo

Mud pulse and EM in one module

Dual-channel data transmittion Reliable data transmission in the most challenging wells.
Switch between EM and mud-pulse without tripping out Drill the entire well with a single BHA

Axel Generator

Downhole generator to power up entire BHA

All features

300 W output Powers Triple Combo BHAs with RSS and EM
Available sizes 6.75, 4.75

RSS

Two-way connection with most of popular RSS

Hardware connection
RSS control and data transmittion

Neutron-density tools

Market's most complex solution fo neutron density integration

Most complex data integration
4 manufacturers supported

NDM

Integration of near-bit modules

Resistivity

Induction Resistivity Logging Tool

Azimuthal gamma (4 sectors)
8 Real-time curves
Available sizes: 120mm, 172mm, 203mm
Supports protocols RS485, М30

Boundary Mapping

Integration with well scanners

Axel Dirgamma

Directional and gamma module

Precise data aquisition
Dynamic angle
Shock sensor

Data compression

Key Axel technology:

Digital compression of logging data

ROP up to 80 m\h

For BHA with RSS

Data transmition speed

Up to 12 bps with a 0.2 s pulse width

Extended pulser service life

Drilling performance is enabled by data compression algorithms rather than the pulser’s mechanical cycling rate.

Rate of penetration

With Axel compression

ROP up to 80 m/h

Without compression

ROP up to 30 m/h

Surface equipment

surface equipment

UPU

ASU 2100

Best solution for Gamma+Resistivity jobs

All features

Compatible with various MLWD
Various MWD protocols supported: Axel code, Manchester, M-ary etc.
High-speed decoding

ASU 2200

Optimal solution for Triple Combo jobs

All Features

Advanced options for precise decoding Two pressure sensors and pump-stroke sensor

ASU 2320

For fleet optimization

All features

EM support EM and mud pulse decoding in a single surface unit

UPU

Universal solution for configuring and testing MWD systems

All features

Configure the entire equipment set from a single device
Pre-run testing before going downhole
Battery depassivation
RSS connection testing

Axel Decoder

Software MLWD signal decoding

All features

Supports high-speed pulsers even at short pulse widths
Automatic signal noise filtering
Supports multiple encoding protocols
Processes pump-stroke and dual pressure-sensor data for improved noise filtering

Axel Vision

Software for processing data in any format

Support for any MWD/LWD sensor
Image logs
Relogging
Environmental Corrections
WISTML
Survey quality control and correction

Real-time data available online

Digital solutions for drilling control and cost reduction

Online rig

Web service for automating MWD engineer workflows and building a remote telemetry operations center

Remote control of:

Drilling rig
MWD
Mud logging

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WITSML services

WITSML is a protocol for transmitting drilling parameters and operating data to the customer’s office, enabling full control over the drilling process.

What is it for:

NPT risk reduction
Cost optimization
Real-time remote drilling monitoring from office
Compliance with customer’s requirements

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Integrations and support

Since the company was founded, our priority has been to create tools that help MWD service companies deliver reliable results with equipment from different manufacturers, even in challenging downhole conditions.

Integrations details

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Company history

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2013

Development and testing of downhole generators

Development and testing of 300 W downhole generators. A data rate of 8.3 bps was achieved.

Logging data compression technology developed

A technology for compressing all logging data was developed, doubling the effective data rate.

Axel Interconnect & Axel Cloud

Axel developed its own base MWD system, Axel Interconnect, and the Axel Cloud remote telemetry management services.

Representative office opened in Uzbekistan

A representative office was opened in Uzbekistan, expanding Axel’s international presence.

Compression algorithms developed for the Energia tool

Compression algorithms were developed for the Energia tool, enabling lossless real-time image transmission.

First triple combo BHA launched

The first Triple Combo BHA featuring a Russian lithology-density logging module (NPP Energia) controlled by Axel Turbo was launched.

Saudi Aramco qualification completed

Saudi Aramco qualification was completed. Axel Turbo technology was further developed with a focus on increasing data rates.

Axel Turbo module developed

Axel Turbo was developed to integrate BHA components from different manufacturers.

Axel Bridge module developed

Axel Bridge was developed, enabling the first integration projects for downhole LWD tools.

First ASU field tests in Iraq

The first ASU field tests were completed in Iraq, followed by international deliveries to Russia, Iraq, Nigeria, Indonesia, the Netherlands, the UAE, Saudi Arabia, and Canada.

Axel founded

Axel was founded and the first Axel ASU surface-unit prototype was developed.