Abstract: In view of the continuously low international oil price and in order to further clarify the development orientation of domestic mud logging equipment and narrow the gap with the international advanced level,the status quo of domestic and overseas mud logging equipment was analyzed systematically from the three aspects of conventional comprehensive logging,single-function high-end logging and downhole mud logging.The problems around domestic comprehensive logging unit,high-end logging equipment,logging equipment for unconventional resources and downhole logging equipment were pointed out.Suggestions including the full promotion of domestic comprehensive logging units,manufacturing single-function high-end logging units and featured logging equipment as well as reserving new logging techniques were put forward.Rooted in the present requirements on mud logging,it is expected to seize the development opportunities,push forward the development of domestic mud logging equipment,improve the technical level of domestic mud logging equipment and narrow the gap with the international advanced level.