Our geo-steering process is designed to help the geologist locate the target zone and drill the lateral in a manner that maximizes the chances of successful well completion:

• We begin with a thorough review of the geological prognosis, seismic data, maps, correlation logs and any other geological information available for the well.  
• If Horizon is not providing mud logging services, we establish communications with the mud logger and directional driller to ensure an effective team is in place prior to reaching the kick-off point.
• Once vertical drilling begins, we review the mud logging (and MWD, if available) data and correlations.  We verify correlation information against the correlation logs and ensure the relevant formation tops appear to be accurate.  Once the MWD tools are in the hole, we begin building a graph of the wellbore using downhole information such as the gamma ray, surveys and mud log sample descriptions.
• When we reach the appropriate depth, we work with the geologist and directional driller to choose the kick-off point and drill path. 
• While geosteering services are typically performed remotely, Horizon geosteering consultants generally mobilize to the well site shortly after kick-off in order to personally supervise drilling the curve.  
• As the curve proceeds, we continuously evaluate the MWD information, mud logging samples and other information to ensure we hit the target formation at the appropriate angle.  We work continuously with the exploration geologist and directional drilling staff to ensure progress and results are continually monitored.
• As drilling proceeds from kick-off to lateral, we continually update our proprietary graphs to show the drilling path, gamma ray, rate of penetration and gas curve.  
• Once the curve is complete and the lateral begins, we continually monitor the MWD information and mud log samples to ensure the drilling path is proceeding as planned or, if the plan needs fine tuning, the appropriate adjustments are made.  
• As faults are crossed or the drill path wanders out of the target zone, we perform extensive analysis of the gamma ray, mud log samples and other geological information to determine the appropriate corrective action.  We also make recommendations to improve the Operator's abiltiy to actually complete the well once drilling stops.
• When the well is complete, we produce a final correlated graph of the drilling path and other significant variables such as gamma ray, gas and rate of penetration.