EXPLORATION-GRADE
GEOLOGY SERVICES
Success isn’t captured in one grand decision.
It is a series of intentional selections, that best suit the task at hand, with the goals and constraints of today.
Archer was crafted with intention to deliver results. Those results drive direct value to our operator partners.
To discuss how a partner with intention could transform your operations by slashing AFE and reducing Spud to TD times, contact us now.
EXCLUSIVE GEOSTEERING TEAMS
Full-time, operator-dedicated teams led by former operations geologists. Real-time steering in Wyoming, Colorado, Utah, New Mexico and beyond.
WELL PLANNING & EXECUTION
Pre-drill modeling, trajectory optimization, and real-time adjustments that maximize reservoir contact and minimize NPT.
DRILLING EFFICIENCY & ANALYTICS
Data-driven insights and on-site process optimization that cut days off your AFE.
UNCONVENTIONAL & GEOTHERMAL EXPERTISE
From tight-rock plays in the Rockies to multi-basin unconventional and geothermal projects — we’ve logged hundreds of thousands of feet.
TEXAS • WYOMING • COLORADO • UTAH • NEW MEXICO
ROCKIES
15+ years of Exploration Ops across Powder River, Uinta, Piceance and DJ Basins.
PERMIAN
Over 600 low dogleg, low tortuous, high ROP laterals delivered across all Permian and Delaware horizons.
LED BY FORMER
OPS GEOS
Drawing upon our decades of BIG PICTURE perspective, we deliver wellbores that are quick to drill, smooth to case, and less risky to complete.
Alignment from day one.
Exceptional Talent, led by seasoned Ops Geos.
We don’t just advise — We Execute.
ADAM VANHOLLAND, P.G.
Principal Geologist and Founder
20-year E&P Operator, formerly Senior Operations Geologist at Anschutz Exploration (planning & executing 275+ assets) and Development Geologist at Encana, Fidelity, and BP.
ZACH FREEMAN
Principal Geologist and Founder
Prolific geosteering expert with over 700 steering projects across all major domestic basins; formerly Development Geologist at Devon and Senior Geosteering Specialist at ESA & Terra Guidance.
RICHARD BOLEN
CEO and Founder
Seasoned Operator with 20+ years of hands-on leadership, driving operational excellence across Energy, Environmental, Private Equity Home Services, and Local Business Development.
CHRIS MARTIN
COO and Founder
Co-Founder of Blackstone Analytics and Archer Geology Partners, a 25-year Operations Management veteran specializing in drilling efficiency, process optimization, and exploration grade geology services.
“We set a Basin record of 4.45 days Spud to TD on our second project together. Great comms during drilling, over 400ft/hr average, with full target exposure and no issues getting casing down. The Avant team could not be happier.”
Liam Kaltenback — Operations Geologist – Avant Natural Resources