About | Vector Magnetics

Founded in 1985, we are the inventors and developers of the electromagnetic downhole proximity measurement. Our staff of experienced scientists and engineers provide you with the knowledge and experience to help design, implement, and complete your project in a timely, cost-effective manner.

Vector Magnetics Timeline

1980	WellSpot relief well ranging invented by company founder Arthur Kuckes for use on the Amoco Bergeron blowout.
1980-85	WellSpot commercially available through Gearhart Industries and known as ELREC
1985	Vector Magnetics incorporated to provide continued availability of ELREC (now WellSpot ) after Gearhart drops the service.
1988	Addition of Single Wire ranging techniques for applications beyond relief wells.
1993	Invention of MGT (Magnetic Guidance Tool) for heavy oil, SAGD well twinning, and licensed exclusively to Halliburton.
1994	WellSpot RGR (Radial Gradient Ranging) introduced, dramatically improving WellSpot accuracy.
1996	Introduction of single wire ranging as ParaTrack for tracking HDD bores.
1997	Single Wire Ranging first use for well-avoidance
1999	ParaTrack marketed worldwide through distributor Prime Horizontal Ltd.
2000	Rotating Magnet Ranging System (RMRS) introduced for heavy oil, SAGD well twinning.
2001	ParaTrack 2 steering tools and AC tracking systems introduced to the HDD industry.
2002	Beacon Tracking System added to ParaTrack 2.
2003	RMRS first used for HDD intersects, marking a major improvement in HDD productivity.
2004	Inrock, Inc. becomes the second worldwide distribution outlet for ParaTrack.
2006	Passive Magnetic Ranging (PMR) added to enhance relief well ranging and to broaden HDD intersect capability.
2007	MGT and RMRS heavy oil well twinning technologies transferred to Halliburton Company.
2009	WellSpot at Bit (WSAB) introduced and dramatically improves relief well productivity.
2009	Introduced At Bit Inclination and Azimuth (ABIA) as part of the ParaTrack 2 HDD system.
2010	Shipped 300th ParaTrack 2 HDD steering and tracking system.
2010	WellSpot and WSAB used to guide the relief well that intersects the BP Gulf of Mexico Macondo blowout.
2010	ABIA integrated into steerable motors for HDD.