Pason
Pason is a leading energy services and technology company providing hardware, software, and services for the oil and gas drilling industry.
Last updated September 1, 2026
Overview
Pason is a leading energy services and technology company that develops and delivers high-value hardware, software, and services, primarily for the oil and gas drilling industry in 12 countries. The company's motto is 'Technology Deployed Simply.' Pason offers products and services for energy industry applications beyond drilling through Energy Toolbase and Intelligent Wellhead Systems.
History
Pason was founded in 1978 by Wayne Parks and Ron Mason, who created the name 'Pason' based on a hybrid of their last names. In 1980, it was acquired by Badger Drilling Ltd. In 1987, it was acquired by Jim Hill (former Chairman of the Board). In the early 1990s, inventor Brian Taylor designed and introduced the Pit Volume Totalizer (PVT). In 1994, the first Electronic Drilling Recorder (EDR) rental went out to the field. In 1996, the company went public at $0.70 per share (effectively $0.17 per share with two splits). In 1997, it entered the US market and acquired Rocky Mountain Geo Engineering. In 2003, it entered Latin America. In 2006, it entered Australia. In 2009, it purchased Pet…
Products and positioning
Clear market leader with a sustained market presence of 70% on drilling rigs in the Western Hemisphere.
AutoDriller
Delivers smooth payout to maximized rate of penetration (ROP) and bit life.
Communications
A configurable suite of IT solutions ensures effective collaboration between rig and office.
DAS™
Automation software delivering faster drilling and reduced wear on downhole equipment.
DataHub with Pason Live™
Secure cloud service hosting all customer well information, along with a suite of real-time viewing applications.
DataLink
Connect your drilling data to your real time centres and third-party applications.
Electronic Choke Actuator (eChoke)
Remotely controls the choke valve from the doghouse, rig floor, or other locations on site.
Electronic Drilling Recorder (EDR)
A network of sensors, software, and displays providing real-time drilling data to rig site personnel.
Gas Analyzer
Detects changes in relative volume of gases at the surface to provide a detailed analysis of hydrocarbons and CO2.
Hazardous Gas Alarm System (HGas)
Detects the presence of hazardous gases, providing visible and audible alerts to the rig crew and remote staff.
Mud Analyzer
Automated rheology measurements in real-time for the optimization of drilling fluid properties.
Pit Volume Totalizer (PVT)
Measures tank volumes and flow rates from the mud system, alerting the rig crew of impending gas kicks, spills, lost circulation, and other well control events.
Toolface Control
Increase slide accuracy and rate of penetration (ROP) with Pason's direct...
Flagship businesses
- Electronic Drilling Recorder (EDR)
- Pit Volume Totalizer (PVT)
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