About SB Directional

SB Directional has worked directly for 50 different operators and has drilled more than 1,975 wells in Oklahoma, New Mexico, Louisiana, and Texas.

SB Directionals performance, records, results, and reputation have attracted many different operators with multiple drilling programs. They pride themselves on providing their clients with the top-notch service, incomparable communication, and outstanding expertise to get the job done right. Their exponential growth is their proof of success.

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CATHEDRAL'S GUIDING PRINCIPLES

Our Guiding Principles support our vision, embody our culture and reflect what we value. They are our core beliefs that govern the way we work together and with our customers. All team members adhere to these values as they are core to our success as an organization.
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Directional Drilling Services

SB Directional's team has combined experience of over 80 years in management, oil and gas, and directional drilling industries to bring you state-of-the-art drilling techniques that are proven to save time and money.

SB Directional offers the full range of directional drilling services that can be tailor made to your specific needs. From their elite motors and MWD equipment to their field operators and well planning department, SB offers only the best-in-class to ensure that your project is as efficient as possible.

Mud Motors

SB Directional Services currently owns a large fleet of SB POWR Series Drilling Motors to meet your customized needs. 

In addition to the POWR Series Motors, SB Directional Services also has a large fleet of RED (ROP Enhanced Drilling) Motors. These high torque motors deliver superior performance to our customers through their design, materials, and manufacturing process. 

Measurement While Drilling (MWD)

SB Directional's MWD provides the reliability and accuracy needed for successful horizontal drilling projects.  Their advanced MWD technology provides the critical real-time data vital for customers to reach and maintain their targeted zone.  Their tools can be configured to accommodate a variety of downhole conditions as well as areas of geological challenge. Along with their company-owned equipment, their access to top vendors of industry-leading specialized tools can provide the equipment required for complex drilling solutions.

Well planning

The SB Directional's Well Planning Department drives every phase of the well lifecycle, combining dedicated expertise, real-time support, and data-driven analysis to ensure safe, efficient execution aligned with your drilling objectives:

  • Lead Well Planner: A dedicated 24/7 point of contact to build continuity, trust, and alignment with your engineering team
  • Well Plans: Collaborative design with scenario modeling, target adjustments, and rapid sidetrack planning
  • Daily Reporting: Comprehensive updates including plan vs. actuals, anti-collision, surveys, BHA performance, and slide data
  • Anti-Collision Checks: Continuous monitoring with every survey to ensure safe separation from offset wells
  • Torque & Drag Modeling: Advanced analysis to support planning, execution, equipment selection, and risk mitigation
  • End-of-Well Reporting: Detailed final documentation with annotated plots and surveys for regulatory submission and historical records
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Contact SB Directional today to learn more about their services and how they can help achieve goals. Let Stryker be your partner in success.

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Oklahoma City Office

14221 S Meridian Ave
Oklahoma City, OK 73173
Ph: 936-588-5505

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CATHEDRAL'S GUIDING PRINCIPLES

Our Guiding Principles support our vision, embody our culture and reflect what we value. They are our core beliefs that govern the way we work together and with our customers. All team members adhere to these values as they are core to our success as an organization.
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Our History

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1998

Cathedral, originally named Directional Plus, was founded by six veterans of the oil and gas industry.
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2000

Directional Plus completes a reverse takeover of Cathedral Gold Corporation and evolves into Cathedral Energy Services.
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2002

Cathedral becomes a public income trust company trading in the TSE. Cathedral also expands into Saskatchewan.
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2003

Our EM MWD tool is commercialized and effectively works in the Bakken Formation without long wire or sub repeater.
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2005

Cathedral acquires 13 production testing units and expands into Colorado & Wyoming.
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2009

Cathedral moves to a corporate structure and concentrates on directional drilling and production testing as the two main business units.
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2010

Expansion to Pennsylvania and Texas allows Cathedral to rapidly grow.
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2011

Cathedral launches FUSION MWD platform, allowing the operator to choose EM, positive pulse or dual telemetry transmission. ​Cathedral develops a multi-stack split bearing assembly.
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2012

Cathedral's nDURANCE high performance drilling motor series is launched.
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2013

The CLAW motor is introduced to the market.
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2014

The HAWK real-time downhole vibration measurement tool is launched.
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2015

FUSION EM G5.0 is further improved by incorporating higher power levels and enhanced transmission and detection technologies.
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2016

Cathedral receives patents on nDURANCE motor CV and thrust bearing designs.
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2019

Release of initial RapidFire EMWD system.
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2020

Commercialization & release of initial RapidFire Dual Telemetry MWD system.
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2021

Acquire Precision Drilling Coporation's directional drilling business unit and sign strategic alliance. Acquire Valiant Energy Services. Introduce the REACT motor.