Shale Plays
Global shale play expertise — mapping the world's most productive unconventional formations and applying radial drilling to unlock their potential.
Global Shale Play Coverage
RDS has developed deep expertise across the world's major shale plays, applying radial drilling technology to unlock production from tight, low-permeability formations that conventional methods cannot efficiently access.
Permian Basin
Multi-stacked pay zones with high organic content and complex natural fracture networks. RDS radial laterals maximize contact with productive intervals.
Eagle Ford
Liquids-rich shale play with well-defined pressure gradients. Radial drilling delivers cost-effective stimulation across the oil, condensate, and gas windows.
Neuquén Basin
One of the world's largest unconventional resources. RDS has extensive operational history in the Neuquén Basin, delivering consistent production increases.
Baltic Basin
Emerging European shale play with significant resource potential. RDS technology adapted for the unique geological characteristics of Baltic shales.
Jafurah Basin
Saudi Arabia's first major unconventional gas development. RDS radial drilling provides a cost-effective alternative to conventional hydraulic fracturing.
Sichuan Basin
China's most prolific shale gas play. RDS technology deployed to enhance production from complex, deep shale intervals in the Sichuan Basin.
Explore Your Shale Play
Our geoscience and engineering teams are ready to evaluate your shale play and design a radial drilling program tailored to its specific characteristics.