Smith Neyrfor introduced turbodrilling to the modern Western oil industry more than half a century ago and, since that time, the company has maintained its technical leadership position in the design, manufacture and application of high performance turbodrills for the oilfield. From its beginning as an independent company in France, Neyrfor earned a reputation for highly reliable tool performance, outstanding field service and technical innovation.
Smith Neyrfor introduced turbodrilling to the modern Western oil industry more than half a century ago and, since that time, the company has maintained its technical leadership position in the design, manufacture and application of high performance turbodrills for the oilfield. From its beginning as an independent company in
In August 2002 Neyrfor became part of Smith International, Inc. With the increasing importance of matching the downhole power characterisitics to the drill bitt, Smith Neyrfor is now well positioned to leverage the global capabilities of SMITH to continue its tradition of innovative and economic expansion of turbodrilling to an ever-expanding range of applications and formation types.
Smith Neyrfor maintains an aggressive R & D program focused on innovations in tool design, materials properties and enhanced hydraulics. Utilizing the Smith Technologies’ extensive capabilities in advanced materials technology, substantial drilling applications expertise, ability to model the total drilling process and leadership position in drill bit design will ensure that Smith Neyrfor will achieve a future technical leadership for many years to come.
