Real-Time Visibility into the American Well Pad
Move beyond delayed permitting data with AI-driven radar detection of every drilling rig and frac crew in the continental U.S.
- Weekly detection cycles
- 100% US coverage
AI algorithm evaluates electromagnetic signatures every 72 hours.
Stop Waiting for Public Records to Catch Up.
Traditional well permits tell you where activity might happen. Our AI tells you where it is happening right now.
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Eliminate blind spots between permitting and production.
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Identify competitor movements weeks before public databases.
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Gain ground-truth certainty.
Where AI Speed Meets Human Precision
Human-in-the-loop verification ensures enterprise-grade accuracy.
1. Electromagnetic Signature Detected
2. AI Screening & Confidence Scoring
3. Expert Verified
We combine complex SAR* radar algorithms with human expert verification to ensure the highest confidence in every detection.
Synthetic Aperture Radar
Monitor Today's Rigs. Predict Tomorrow's Trends
Toggle Seamlessly Between Two Powerful Views
The Active Layer
- Pinpoint the absolute latest rig and frac crew field detections
- Track live operations
The Historical Layer
- Analyze historical drilling patterns
- Track competitor activity over time
Data Purpose-Built for Your Specific Mission
Supporting E&P, Midstream, and Service Providers with ground-truth data.
Upstream E&P
- Monitor competitor movement
- Anticipate production shifts
Midstream
- Predict future flows
- Optimize take-away capacity planning
Service Providers:
- Deploy crews precisely where drilling and completion activity peaks
Rigs/Frac Crews by Rigs
Rigs/Frac Crews by Well Operators
Rigs/Frac Crews by State
Rigs/Frac Crews by County
Rextag Rig & Frac Crew Activity Tracker: Our Methodology
Our methodology combines satellite intelligence, AI detection, and expert validation to deliver the most complete view of field activity available.
Traditional Surveys
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Operator reporting
Field rep network / surveys
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Coverage
Enrolled contacts only
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Weekly updates
Once per week
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Known limitation
Undercounting activity
GPS Tracking Providers
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Hardware enrollment
GPS-equipped rigs only
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Coverage
GPS-equipped rigs only
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Daily updates
Near real-time visibility
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Known limitation
Not all rigs are tracked
Rextag Methodology
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Independent satellite observation
All well pads, all operators
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Coverage
All well pads, all operators
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Weekly validated intelligence
Human-reviewed before publication
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Known limitation
Rig vs Frac not distinguished
Why Rextag?
| Feature | Traditional Data | Rextag |
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| Survey-based Relies on surveys and self-reported data | ||
| GPS dependent Requires hardware enrollment | ||
| Human reviewed Expert validation before publication | ||
| Captures drilling Detects active rig and frac activity | Limited | |
| Missed activity Risk of undercounting field operations | Higher | Lower |
Rextag Rig & Frac Crew Activity Tracker: Our Methodology
How We Count — and Why It Matters
Accurate rig and frac crew activity data requires a rigorous, transparent methodology. Understanding how activity is detected and validated is essential for making informed decisions.
The Traditional Baker Hughes Survey Approach
The Baker Hughes rig count has long been the industry benchmark, relying on operator surveys and self-reported data. While widely cited, this approach depends on voluntary participation and periodic reporting cycles.
Survey-based methods can miss activity from operators who do not participate, and updates typically lag real-world field operations by days or weeks.
The GPS Tracking Approach
GPS tracking providers offer near real-time visibility for rigs equipped with tracking hardware. This approach provides granular location data but is limited to enrolled operators and GPS-equipped equipment.
Not all rigs carry GPS devices, and coverage gaps exist across operators and basins who have not enrolled in tracking programs.
The Rextag Approach: SAR Satellite Imagery + AI Detection & Human Validation
Rextag combines Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) satellite imagery with AI-driven electromagnetic signature detection to identify rig and frac crew activity across all well pads and operators in the continental United States.
Our AI algorithms screen satellite data every 72 hours, scoring each detection for confidence. Human experts then verify high-confidence signals before publication, ensuring enterprise-grade accuracy.
This independent observation model does not require operator enrollment, hardware installation, or survey participation. Every well pad is monitored regardless of operator size or reporting practices.
Weekly validated intelligence is delivered natively within the Energy DataLink platform, providing both active and historical views of field activity.
A Note on Transparency
We believe in full transparency about our methodology and its known limitations. While our SAR + AI approach provides comprehensive coverage, we currently do not distinguish between rig and frac crew activity in every detection.
Our human verification process is designed to minimize false positives while maintaining broad coverage. We continuously refine our algorithms as new satellite data becomes available.
For questions about our methodology or to schedule a custom walkthrough, contact our team.