Conroe, Texas — March 18, 2026 — Scout is proud to announce a major performance milestone with our patented CAMScout® Compound Angle Mud Motor, which has now completed the longest consecutive run in our company’s history. The motor drilled an impressive 21,298 feet in a single run, setting a new benchmark not only for distance, but for efficiency, consistency, and overall wellbore quality.
While the total distance drilled stands out as a major accomplishment, the quality of this run is what elevates it to a true performance milestone. Throughout the entire 21,298‑foot interval, CAMScout demonstrated exceptional stability and drilling efficiency, finishing with an average rate of penetration (ROP) of 101.36 ft/hr.
Performance Comparison: CAMScout vs. Offset Motor
This run also provided a direct, real‑world comparison with a third‑party motor used on an offset production section (Curve, Lateral) within the same target formation. Under nearly identical conditions, CAMScout drilled faster, cleaner, and with fewer interruptions.
The record run offered a unique side‑by‑side performance snapshot, giving Scout insight into CAMScout’s operational strengths. This achievement reinforces not only the motor’s strength, but also its consistency across long, demanding laterals. CAMScout didn’t just exceed expectations – it established a new performance standard.
Saving three trips and reducing operating time by more than five days directly impacts cost, safety, and operational predictability. At the same time, improved DLS and reduced sliding ensured that the final wellbore was smoother and more production‑ready.
Key performance highlights include:
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Higher Average ROP: CAMScout delivered 101.3 ft/hr, outperforming the offset motor’s 81.45 ft/hr.
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Time Saved: The CAMScout’s durability and consistency eliminated three trips that would have otherwise extended operating time and increased cost.
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5.4 Days Faster: The efficiency gains translated to over five full days saved, reducing both NPT and exposure to operational risks.
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Only 7.7% Sliding: Even while including the curve interval, the motor maintained a low sliding percentage, contributing to smoother directional control and stronger overall performance.
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8% Less Accumulated DLS: The CAMScout produced 8% less dogleg severity in the curve-lateral interval, resulting in a higher‑quality wellbore and improved long‑term production potential.
CAMScout’s record‑breaking performance offers clear evidence that drilling efficiency and wellbore quality are not mutually exclusive. This combination of more footage, more speed, fewer interruptions, and higher wellbore quality demonstrates what CAMScout is engineered to deliver.
The Scout Difference
For Scout, this milestone goes beyond a record run. It is a clear reflection of our innovative engineering, manufacturing and service excellence, as well as our commitment to quality and promoting a safety-first and ethical culture.
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