Independent Directional Drilling

Directional drilling
to the next level

NEXT Drilling Services delivers independent directional drilling expertise for complex wells, helping operators improve safety, efficiency and execution from engineering to operation.

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  • Independent drilling expertise
  • Decades of combined field experience
  • Engineering to execution
  • Safety-driven operations
0 Years of combined field experience
0 Directional drilling disciplines
0 Independent & vendor-neutral
24/7 Operational support

About NEXT Drilling Services

Independent expertise for the world's most demanding wells

NEXT Drilling Services B.V. is a specialist directional drilling company supporting operators and drilling contractors across the oil, gas and geothermal industries, from early engineering through to field execution.

Because we are fully independent, we are free to select the best-in-class tools, technologies and solutions for each individual well. Every well is different, with its own geology, objectives and risk profile, so we approach each project on its own technical merits rather than defaulting to a fixed toolbox.

Our focus is simple: safe, efficient and cost-effective drilling operations. We combine rigorous planning with decades of combined field experience to help our clients reduce risk, improve performance and deliver reliably, from start to finish, to the next level.

  • Fully independent & vendor-neutral solution selection
  • Engineering and execution under one roof
  • Well-specific, risk-led planning
  • Global project support with a local mindset

What we do

Directional drilling services, end-to-end

A complete directional drilling capability, from well planning and engineering through to supervised execution, survey management and performance optimisation.

  • Directional Drilling

    Planning and execution of directional wells with precise trajectory control, from spud to target.

  • Well Engineering & Planning

    Robust well designs and drilling programmes engineered around your objectives and geology.

  • Horizontal Wells

    Accurate landing and long horizontal sections that maximise reservoir contact and productivity.

  • Extended Reach Drilling (ERD)

    High step-out wells that reach distant targets while managing torque, drag and hole cleaning.

  • Multilateral Wells

    Multiple branches from a single wellbore to improve recovery and reduce surface footprint.

  • J-, S- & 3D Shaped Wells

    Tailored trajectory profiles, including complex 3D paths, planned and drilled with precision.

  • Anti-Collision & Nudging

    Anti-collision planning, monitoring and jetting/nudging for safe separation in congested fields.

  • Sidetracks & Correction

    Cased and open-hole sidetracks plus wellbore correction to recover and re-align troubled wells.

  • Survey Management & QC

    Survey management and independent third-party survey quality control for reliable position data.

  • Operational Support

    Experienced field supervision and 24/7 operational support to keep execution safe and on plan.

Our capabilities

From early planning to field-proven performance

We support the full well lifecycle. By engaging early and staying involved through execution, we help operators identify risk sooner, engineer smarter and drill with confidence.

See our process
  1. 01

    Early-stage well planning

    Feasibility, trajectory design and programme development from the outset of the project.

  2. 02

    Risk identification

    Systematic identification of technical and operational risks before they reach the rig floor.

  3. 03

    Engineering support

    Torque & drag, hydraulics, anti-collision and BHA engineering tailored to each well.

  4. 04

    Equipment & solution selection

    Independent selection of best-in-class tools and technologies for the job at hand.

  5. 05

    Execution support

    Experienced supervision at the wellsite and remote support throughout operations.

  6. 06

    Performance optimisation

    Continuous review and optimisation to improve delivery on current and future wells.

Safety & Quality

Safety is central to every operation

The right result is a safe result. We believe that better preparation leads to better execution, and that experienced people, focused on detail, planning and reliable delivery, make the difference.

Safety first, always

Safe operations are non-negotiable. Every plan and every decision is made with the wellsite team’s protection in mind.

Prepared to perform

Thorough preparation and detailed planning translate directly into smoother, more predictable execution.

Experienced people

Decades of combined field experience mean the difference is made by the people on the job, not just the tools.

Quality & efficiency

A relentless focus on detail delivers reliable, efficient wells and a competitive cost per foot & metre.

How we work

A clear path from objective to result

A structured, repeatable approach that keeps engineering and execution aligned at every stage of the well.

  1. 1

    Understand the objectives

    We start by fully understanding the well objectives, subsurface targets and project constraints.

  2. 2

    Identify the risks

    Technical and operational risks are identified early, so they can be engineered out or managed.

  3. 3

    Engineer the approach

    We design the optimal drilling approach and trajectory for a safe, efficient well.

  4. 4

    Select best-in-class solutions

    As an independent partner, we select the most suitable tools and technologies, free of bias.

  5. 5

    Support execution

    Our experienced people support delivery in the field, keeping operations safe and on plan.

  6. 6

    Optimise performance

    We review results and optimise performance for continuous improvement across your programme.

Industries & applications

Trusted across the energy sector

Oil & Gas

Onshore and offshore directional drilling for exploration, development and infill wells, from simple builds to complex extended-reach programmes.

Geothermal

Directional and deviated wells for geothermal energy projects, engineered for demanding thermal and geological conditions.

Drilling Contractors

Independent directional drilling expertise and survey QC that complements rig operations and in-house teams.

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