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Drilling companies obtain the most accurate data and graphic representation of the geologic structure beneath the earth's surface through seismic "imaging," which is used for conducting on and offshore oil and gas explorations. Seismic imaging helps to determine the most promising "targets" for oil and gas extraction. In addition to conducting land and sea explorations, through ongoing research and development, drilling companies develop sophisticated and innovative technology to improve oil and gas extraction techniques.
Transocean
Based in Switzerland, Transocean is the world's largest offshore drilling company, and specializes in "ultra-deep water" and "harsh-environment" drilling. It was founded in 1954, and its technologically advanced fleet and equipment made it the first company to conduct year-round drilling and exploration.
Chemin de Blandonnet 2
CH-1214 Vernier
Switzerland
+41-22-930-9000
Deepwater.com
Diamond Offshore
Diamond Offshore provides drilling services to global energy industries, particularly oil companies. The Texas-based company was founded in New Orleans in 1953, and specializes in offshore drilling in regions like the North Sea and Gulf of Alaska. The company employs around 5000 employees worldwide, and has three regional offices in Australia, Brazil and Scotland.
Houston Office
15415 Katy Freeway, Suite 100
Houston, Texas 77094-1810
281-492-5300
Diamondoffshore.com
Noble Drilling
Noble Drilling is one of the largest offshore drilling companies in the world, and has been leading the industry in deep-water projects since 1921. The company celebrated its 88th anniversary in 2009. Noble's ultra-deep-water project in the Gulf of Mexico, the "Noble Danny Adkins," operates in water depths of up to 35,000 feet.
13135 South Dairy Ashford, Suite 800
Sugar Land, TX 77478
281-276-6100
Noblecorp.com
Seadrill
Based in Norway, Seadrill acquired Smedvic drilling in 1915, and is a global drilling contractor that is growing rapidly. The company has 40 offshore drilling sites, and has had over 30 years of experience in harsh-environment drilling in Northern Europe. Seadrill operates in West Africa, Southeast Asia, and in North and South America.
Lokkeveien 111
P.O. Box 110
4001 Stavanger
Norway
+47-51-30-90-00
Seadrill.com
Nabors Industries
Since 1987, Nabors has been specializing in oil, gas and geothermal well development, and is the world's largest land-drilling contractor. Nabors has acquired sophisticated technology to conduct "ultra-deep" capacity drilling. In North America, the company owns roughly 528 drilling locations, and drills in 30 countries internationally.
Mintflower Place
8 Par-La-Ville Road
Hamilton HM08
Bermuda
+441-292-1510
Nabors.com
Ensco
Based in Texas, Ensco has been a leading ultra-deep-water drilling contractor to the petroleum industry since 1987. The company owns and operates 51 drilling rigs worldwide in places like Asia, the Middle East, Australia and New Zealand. In 2008, Ensco was recognized by Forbes Magazine as being one of the "world's fastest growing companies."
500 North Akard Street
Suite 4300
Dallas, TX 75201-3331
214-397-3000
enscointernational.com
Pride International
Pride International's specialty in deep-water "high specification drilling solutions" makes it one of the world's leading companies that is rapidly expanding its global presence. The company is based in Houston, Texas, and is a worldwide contractor to the oil and gas industry.
5847 San Felipe Street
Suite 3300
Houston, TX 77057
713-789-1430
Prideinternational.com
Fugro
Founded in 1962, Furgo is based in the Netherlands, and specializes in land and sea seismic imaging. The company provides technical support and contracts to its clients in the areas of exploration, production, and the transportation of oil and gas.
Veurse Achterweg 10
2264 SG
Leidschendam
Netherlands
+31-070-311-1422
fugro.com
Helmerich & Payne
Since 1920, Helmerich and Payne has been engaged in land and offshore drilling contracts in oil and natural gas explorations worldwide. The company's headquarters is located in Tulsa, Oklahoma. One of its main international offshore rigs is in the Gulf of Mexico.
1437 South Boulder Ave.
Tulsa, Oklahoma 74119
918-742-5531
Hpinc.com
CGG Veritas
CGG Veritas has been providing geophysical (or seismic) explorations since the 1930s. Based in France, the company uses a highly advanced seismic imaging technique called 4D to explore oil and gas reserves on land and in deep and shallow water.
Tour Maine-Montparnasse
33, Avenue du Maine
B.P. 191
75755 Paris Cedex 15
FRANCE
+33-1-64-47-45-00
Cggveritas.com
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