MCWL Paladin Geological

Welcome to MCWL Paladin Geological

MCWL began in 1990 as a mud logging company and has since grown into a leader in all facets of formation evaluation services. In June 2020, MCWL joined forces with technology powerhouse, Paladin Geological Services. Our mud logging and geosteering options are greatly enhanced by our real-time and laboratory geochemical expertise. We are the leading edge of technological advances and dedicated to cost-effectively providing the highest quality services to our clients in every basin of the U.S. and internationally in both onshore and offshore drilling.

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MCWL Team

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Mud Logging

Our loggers are all experts and our technology fits any need an operator might have from basic to advanced, scientific mud logging.

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Geosteering

Our loggers are all experts and our technology fits any need an operator might have from basic to advanced, scientific mud logging.

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Geochemistry

We have the world’s first field-deployable stable carbon isotope ratio analyzer coupled with a gas chromatograph.

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MCWL Paladin Geological has extensive experience in most major basins in the U.S.. We are currently positioned to expand our presence offshore and internationally.

What our clients are saying.

I have to give Blake credit, he’s a hell of a logger and passionate about his work. Y’all got a good one in him! If we drill another one out there I’d like to request him in advance! Thank y’all. It’s really a relief to finally find loggers that give a damn!

Justin Polasek

Geologist - Urban Oil & Gas

Their service is top notch and I really enjoy working with them.

I just wanted to let you know what a great job your crew is doing out on my well. I asked Trevor and Cody to catch 5’ samples and do real-time XRF for us for the last 415’ of drilling. I know that’s not an easy job, but they stepped right up and said “no problem” when I asked them to do it. They made sure they had a couple of extra hands out there ready to help with the samples and have been cranking through those samples for the last 24 hours straight. We can usually rely on gamma data to land our Springer curve and we just use the XRF as a confirmation of where we are in section. This well was very different. We had very little gamma contrast and without the XRF, we would have interpreted the well to be much higher in section. We relied very heavily on our XRF data to make the call to land the well and run our liner. This is a $13MM well that requires a proper placement of the liner and we think that we are right where we need to be based on the data your team provided to us. Their service is top notch and I really enjoy working with them.

Shannon Lemke

Staff Geologist - Vitruvian Exploration II, LLC.

I personally feel that the best service providers are those that feel personally responsible for the success of the well and I feel like that is exactly what MCWL provided.

The two wells that we drilled were arguably the most important wells of our careers. It was paramount that we performed up to standards set by our financial backers and established ourselves as competent operators in the Delaware Basin. MCWL was a huge part of our success. Their communication and level of investment in the wells were really impressive. I personally feel that the best service providers are those that feel personally responsible for the success of the well and I feel like that is exactly what MCWL provided.

Michael Hale

VP Exploration - Novo Oil & Gas, LLC.

News & Events

MCWL is pleased to announce Emily Benson as the new Chief Executive Officer.

MCWL, a leader in the mudlogging and geochemistry sector of the oil and gas industry, has appointed Emily Benson as its new Chief Executive Officer.

Benson will officially assume the role on July 1, 2024, succeeding Guy Pryor, who has led the company for 35 years and will be assuming the new role of Chairman of the Board.

Benson brings extensive experience in the Mudlogging industry, having most recently served as Vice President and CFO within MCWL. During her tenure, she was instrumental in driving a 15% increase in profits.

"We are delighted to have Emily Benson as our new CEO" said Guy Pryor, Chairman of the Board. "Her impressive background and vision for the future make her the ideal leader to guide MCWL through its next phase of growth and innovation. We are confident that her expertise and passion will drive our company to new heights."

Benson is well-known in the industry for her transformational leadership. She has a proven track record of notable achievements, and MCWL stands to benefit significantly from her leadership.

In assuming the role of CEO, Benson will focus on expanding market reach, enhancing customer experience, and fostering innovation. She expressed enthusiasm about growing with the MCWL team, stating, "I am honored to lead such a dynamic and forward-thinking organization. I look forward to working with our talented team to achieve our strategic goals and deliver exceptional value to our clients"

Emily Benson holds a Bachelor of Science in Petroleum Geology from Western Colorado University. Her appointment marks an exciting new chapter for MCWL as it continues to solidify its position as a pioneer in the mudlogging industry.