NPT Labs × XRF-FI
XRF Formation
Intelligence
Continuous elemental fingerprinting of drill cuttings — transforming raw rock into real-time reservoir intelligence that drives every drilling decision.
Core Capabilities
What XRF-FI Delivers
Six integrated capabilities that turn drill cuttings into a continuous stream of formation intelligence.
Real-Time XRF Analysis
Continuous elemental fingerprinting of drill cuttings at the wellsite — no lab delay, no sampling gaps. Full elemental suite (Si, Al, Ca, Fe, K, Mg, Ti, and more) captured every 30 seconds.
Formation Intelligence
Proprietary chemostratigraphic models convert raw XRF counts into actionable formation boundaries, lithology classifications, and reservoir quality indicators in real time.
AI-Driven Correlation
Machine-learning models trained on thousands of wells correlate elemental signatures across offset wells, enabling blind-zone prediction and lateral landing optimization.
Mud & Fluid QA/QC
Continuous monitoring of drilling fluid composition detects contamination, barite sag, and formation influx before they escalate — reducing NPT and invisible lost time.
Closed-Loop Feedback
XRF formation data feeds directly into the WellSoft optimization engine, closing the loop between subsurface intelligence and surface drilling parameters in minutes, not days.
Wellsite Ruggedization
Purpose-built for harsh drilling environments: IP65-rated enclosures, vibration-dampened optics, and automated calibration routines ensure continuous uptime across all conditions.
How It Works
From Cuttings to Commands
Sample Capture
Drill cuttings are continuously collected from the shaker and delivered to the XRF analyzer via an automated sample transport system.
Elemental Scan
The VANTA XRF sensor fires an X-ray beam at the sample and measures the characteristic fluorescence of each element present.
Chemo-Stratigraphy
Proprietary algorithms convert raw elemental counts into formation classifications, reservoir quality scores, and lithology boundaries.
AI Correlation
ML models cross-reference the live elemental signature against offset well databases to predict ahead-of-bit formation changes.
WellSoft Integration
Formation intelligence is streamed to the WellSoft engine, which adjusts WOB, RPM, and flow rate parameters in real time.
Technical Specifications
Instrument Specs
Measurement Cycle
30 sec
Elements Detected
20+
Detection Limit
ppm-level
Calibration
Automated
Data Output
Real-time API
Enclosure Rating
IP65
Power Requirement
110–240 V AC
Operating Temp
-20 °C to +55 °C
See XRF-FI in Action
Schedule a live demonstration and see how real-time formation intelligence transforms your drilling program.