We Are Global Leaders in Cased Hole Logging.
For over 30 years, READ Cased Hole has empowered energy operators and service companies to achieve more from their wells – safely, efficiently, and with precision.
Today, our team delivers independent, high-performance gas well maintenance, and production logging services in more than 18 countries. With global reach and local expertise, we’re trusted by clients across every major energy region.
From the North Sea to 18+ Countries Worldwide.
OUR STORY
What began as a small UK-based cased hole services provider has grown into a global enablement partner for operators and service companies alike. With more than 30 years of heritage, READ Cased Hole has logged wells in every major energy basin on earth, while maintaining a specialist mindset and client-first culture.
Today, our teams operate from strategically located support centres in the UK, US, Europe, and the Middle East. We’ve completed thousands of successful logging operations, from complex production logging services offshore to high-volume gas well maintenance campaigns onshore.
We’re trusted because we deliver:
- Independent expertise
- Fast mobilisation
- Data-driven diagnostics
- Predictable performance
READ makes cased hole management simple. Whether you’re looking for routine correlation, advanced diagnostics, or a bolt-on logging solution, we’re ready.
“Working with a diverse client base and offering an independent product line means that every day brings new challenges. And we love a challenge!”
– Alan Walsh, Managing Director
A Vision That Drives Value.
Our mission is to be the first-choice independent enablement partner, extending your capability, without CapEx.
That’s not just a statement, it’s our direction. It guides how we build relationships, how we show up on location, and how we deliver on every project. We’re not here to compete with Tier 1s, we exist to offer something different: independent thinking, agile delivery, and unmatched flexibility across production logging services, gas well maintenance, and broader oil well services.
We are on a mission to:
Enable service companies and operators across the global energy sector to meet their cased hole logging requirements by providing deep industry knowledge, unrivalled logging and delivery solutions, and specialist logging support services.
Our ultimate goal is to ease the management of all cased hole logging requirements and maximise production.
The Values That Guide Us.
Responsive
We bring energy, urgency and enthusiasm to every challenge, acting quickly and confidently to support our partners wherever they operate.
Honest
Genuine, accountable, and transparent, we provide impartial advice and build trust through clear communication and dependable delivery.
Independent
We think clearly, act autonomously, and offer unbiased solutions that prioritise client needs, not external influence or internal sales targets.
Agile
We’re easy to do business with. Our flexible mindset allows us to adapt fast and move at pace to meet your wellsite requirements.
Collaborative
We work side-by-side with our clients, integrating seamlessly with your team to co-deliver success, share insight, and maximise performance.
These values shape how we work with clients, train our teams, and grow responsibly in the global oil well services market.
People Powering Precision.
Behind every well log, tool deployment, and data insight is a READ specialist. Our team combines global experience with regional understanding — from engineers and analysts to coordinators and technicians, all dedicated to delivering safe, accurate, and efficient operations.
Whether supporting gas well maintenance, high-pressure production logging, or downhole diagnostics, our people bring the knowledge, responsiveness, and precision that define READ.
Work With Us - Wherever You Are.
Whether you’re on the tools or behind the scenes, READ offers global opportunities for passionate people in energy.
We’re always looking for talent across engineering, field support, operations and more.