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Redefining— Reliability. Accuracy. Performance.

TENSOR Drilling Technologies is the proud successor to Tensor™ and Centerfire™ MWD-LWD line of downhole directional guidance tools produced by GE Oil & Gas (now Baker Hughes, a GE Company). Tensor is the most recognizable brand among probe- based MWD tools and has built a reputation for excellence on a proven track record of equipment quality, class-leading accuracy, reliability, and customer support.

We have a clear vision to be the market leader. Our strategy is to continue to earn our customers’ trust through superior product offerings and custom solutions that make measurement downhole easier.

For more information on our entire line of precision measurement tools, Please call us at:
+1 346.353.5130 or email us at: info@TensorDT.com today.

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Setting Standards Since 1975

1975

Tensor was created in 1975. Initially, Tensor manufactured a line of precision EMI/RFI/TEMPEST testing antennas. Soon after founding, they were hired by Houston Oil and Minerals to further develop the Magrange system

1988

QSI created the qMix protocol

1993

Tensor and Quantum Solutions Inc (QSI) partner to create Quality Drilling Technology Inc (QDT) This was the first iteration of Tensor MWD system

1996

Tensor and Quantum Solutions Inc (QSI) merge

1998

Allied Signal (Honeywell) acquired Tensor

2001

Tensor Acquired by General Electric when General Electric and Allied Signal (Honeywell) merger is blocked

2002

Tensor and Ultima Labs together create the Centerfire Propagation Wave Resistivity System

2007

Sondex Acquisition included the addition of three companies:
– Ultima Labs Inc
– Bluestar Tools Inc
– Geolink International

2008

GE Oil & Gas Downhole Technology was formed to create a global customer support presence

2014

GE Oil & Gas release new Directive Directional Module

Acquisition of the Sharwell Electro-Trac EM system.

2017

Baker Hughes and GE Oil & Gas merge to create Baker Hughes a GE Company (BHGE).

2019

Baker Hughes Divesture of GE Oil & Gas Downhole Technology marks the creation of the new Tensor Drilling Technologies

Setting Standards Since 1975

1975

Tensor was created in 1975. Initially, Tensor manufactured a line of precision EMI/RFI/TEMPEST testing antennas. Soon after founding, they were hired by Houston Oil and Minerals to further develop the Magrange system

1988

QSI created the qMix protocol

1993

Tensor and Quantum Solutions Inc (QSI) partner to create Quality Drilling Technology Inc (QDT) This was the first iteration of Tensor MWD system

1996

Tensor and Quantum Solutions Inc (QSI) merge

1998

Allied Signal (Honeywell) acquired Tensor

2001

Tensor Acquired by General Electric when General Electric and Allied Signal (Honeywell) merger is blocked

2002

Tensor and Ultima Labs together create the Centerfire Propagation Wave Resistivity System

2007

Sondex Acquisition included the addition of three companies:
– Ultima Labs Inc
– Bluestar Tools Inc
– Geolink International

2008

GE Oil & Gas Downhole Technology was formed to create a global customer support presence

2014

GE Oil & Gas release new Directive Directional Module

Acquisition of the Sharwell Electro-Trac EM system.

2017

Baker Hughes and GE Oil & Gas merge to create Baker Hughes a GE Company (BHGE).

2019

Baker Hughes Divesture of GE Oil & Gas Downhole Technology marks the creation of the new Tensor Drilling Technologies

Mazhar MahmoodPresident
Mathew WhiteVice President Technology
Jodi EdgarVice President Finance
Phillip PhanVice President Manufacturing
Edwin CampbellTechnical Services Manager
Chris DemekeProduct Manager

Leadership – Creating Innovation Through Teamwork

Our senior leadership team is comprised of industry professionals skilled in technology, operations, service delivery, and business management. We continually invest in improving the technology platform and enhancing the ease of doing business — all geared to improve our customers’ operational efficiency and profitability.

With manufacturing, R&D, and engineering based in the Houston area in Texas, TENSOR Drilling Technologies also maintains a local presence in key international growth markets. Our diverse customer base includes service branches of major network operations centers and independent service providers worldwide.