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Engineered for Operators Who Demand Lower NPT and Faster Wells

Founded in 2024 to redefine the directional drilling industry.

Our Story

The Specialized difference

At Specialized Energy, we don't just talk about results, we go out and deliver them. Every run reflects the hard work, communication, and commitment of a team pushing toward one goal. Strong execution. Reliable performance. Real results. That's the Specialized difference.

Founded in 2024, Specialized Energy Services was built on the vision of redefining the directional drilling industry through precision, innovation, and unmatched expertise. With a relentless commitment to excellence, we provide cutting-edge solutions that empower our clients to achieve efficiency, safety, and performance in every project.

2024
Founded, and drilling at scale from day one
Decades
Combined directional experience on the leadership team
1,974,067
Feet drilled
134
Wells delivered
98.97%
Tool reliability
4.13
Day well, spud to TD
Leadership

The team behind the vision

Founded and led by a team with decades of directional drilling experience across the industry's most demanding basins.

Dustin Etter, Chief Executive Officer
Dustin EtterChief Executive Officer
Travis Daily, Chief Operating Officer
Travis DailyChief Operating Officer
Trinidad Pena, President
Trinidad PenaPresident
Javier Alvarez, Managing Director
Javier AlvarezManaging Director
Your Partner in Oil and Gas

Results are the ultimate measure of success

We believe that results are the ultimate measure of success, and we are here to turn data into results. We pride ourselves on combining state-of-the-art technology with the expertise of a skilled and dedicated team. From well planning to execution, our goal is to help our clients save time, reduce costs, and achieve exceptional results on every project.

Drilling rig at work on a Specialized Energy Services directional program
Trusted By Operators

Across every major basin

Coterra
Vital Energy
BlackBrush Oil & Gas
Dallas Production
El Toro Resources
Incendium Resources
Merit Energy
Avant
Ageron Energy

Ready to Break Your Next Spud-to-TD Record?

Test Our Capabilities Against Your Current Benchmark. Send over your next well outline. We'll evaluate your curve and lateral specs and return a full performance proposal - no fluff, just raw engineering.

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