U.S. Ultra-Short Radius Redevelopment Platform

Unlocking Reserves in America's
Mature Well Inventory

GeoVector Energy applies precision drilling technology to redevelop existing U.S. oil and gas wells, accessing bypassed reserves with lower capital, faster timelines, and reduced risk.

Explore
~770,000
Marginal U.S. Wells
Addressable Inventory
85–97%
Of Conventional Vertical Wells
Producing at Stripper Rates
27–60 ft
USR Radius of Curvature
Tight-Radius Lateral Access
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U.S. Patent
USR Drilling Systems
Engineering

Ultra-Short Radius (USR) Drilling Technology

Ultra-Short Radius drilling is a wellbore redevelopment technique that re-enters existing vertical or deviated wells and executes tight-radius lateral turns into the target pay zone. GeoVector Energy holds brokered rights to deploy USR Drilling's proprietary tools and systems within the United States. Unlike long-lateral shale drilling, which operates as a manufacturing-scale approach requiring multi-mile horizontals, large-scale pad drilling, and high upfront capital, USR is a precision redevelopment strategy designed for targeted intervention in known reservoirs.

  • Re-Entry Without New Surface Holes
    Re-enters existing vertical or deviated wells. Existing surface infrastructure, permits, and access roads stay in place.
  • 27 to 60 ft Radius of Curvature
    Tight-radius lateral turns enable the lateral to land precisely at or near the top of the target formation, improving thin-zone targeting and well control.
  • Access to Bypassed Pay
    Reaches hydrocarbons not effectively contacted by the original vertical completion or bypassed during primary production.
  • International Deployment Precedent
    USR has been deployed for decades in the Middle East, North Sea, and Asia-Pacific. The technology is proven. The constraint domestically has been execution focus.
TARGET PAY ZONE 27–60 ft ROC Short Lateral ACCESSING BYPASSED PAY USR WELLBORE SCHEMATIC Vertical Re-Entry to Tight-Radius Lateral
Market Analysis

The U.S. Mature Well Inventory

The United States contains one of the world's largest inventories of mature onshore oil and gas wells. Approximately 770,000 marginal wells are currently active, representing decades of capital investment, known geology, and existing infrastructure already in place.

  • 85–97% of conventional vertical oil wells across major U.S. basins produce at stripper rates of 15 BOPD or less
  • Initial focus areas: Permian shallow carbonate, Gulf Coast onshore, Midcontinent, Appalachian, Rockies, and California
  • At a 5–10% suitability rate, the addressable inventory represents 40,000 to 75,000 redevelopment candidates
PERMIAN Shallow Carbonate MIDCONTINENT Kansas / Oklahoma GULF COAST Texas / Louisiana APPALACHIAN PA / WV / OH ROCKIES Wyoming / Montana CALIFORNIA San Joaquin N TARGET REGIONS Initial Focus Areas
Financial Profile

Capital-Efficient Economics

USR redevelopment economics are structurally different from new exploration drilling. The difference shows up in capital intensity, payback timeline, and risk profile.

$200K – $800K per Well

USR redevelopment capital per well uses existing wellbores and surface facilities, compared to $5M to $12M for a new shale horizontal that requires a new pad and pipeline connections.

1 – 3 Year Payback

Faster time to first production and shorter payout cycles versus 3 to 7 years typical for new horizontal shale wells. Lower breakeven thresholds provide resilience in volatile price environments.

Redevelopment, Not Exploration

Decades of production history reduce geologic uncertainty. Existing infrastructure eliminates surface construction risk. Re-entry permits are simpler than new well permits.

The opportunity exists not because the technology is new or unproven, but because systematic domestic deployment has been structurally neglected. Success requires not innovation, but disciplined execution applied to overlooked assets with known reserves.

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The Team

Leadership

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Scott D. Tatum
Co-Founder & Chief Executive Officer

Over 45 years of experience across the full lifecycle of oil and gas assets, including acquisitions, operations, and field development. Early adopter of advanced short-radius horizontal drilling techniques to unlock previously unrecoverable reserves across multiple energy companies.

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James McCabe
Co-Founder & Chief Operations Officer

Pioneer in Ultra-Short Radius Horizontal Drilling with over 40 years in oil and gas operations and technology development. Contributed to specialized tool advancement with major industry operators. Holds a U.S. patent for improvements to short-radius drilling systems.

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Dawson Fletcher
Chief Growth Officer & Managing Partner

Leads corporate strategy, market development, and capital initiatives. Background in business development and growth strategy focused on translating technical capabilities into scalable commercial opportunities through strategic partnerships and investor engagement.

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