Schlumberger
| Schlumberger is the leading supplier of technology, information solutions, and integrated project management to the international petroleum industry. The company comprises two business segments: Schlumberger Oilfield Services and WesternGeco, which together provide virtually every type of service to the upstream E&P industry. Business is managed geographically. The structure offers customers a single point of contact at the local level for field operations and brings together geographically focused teams to meet local needs and deliver customized solutions. A global information pipeline links the field, technology groups, knowledge communities, and engineering support groups and enables boundary-free knowledge-sharing. Two of the company hallmarks are an emphasis on diversity and a commitment to R&D. Founded in 1926, today the company employs more than 80,000 people of over 140 nationalities working in approximately 80 countries. In 2007 its R&D investment reached USD 728 million supporting a network of 23 R&D centers worldwide. Schlumberger has principal offices in Houston, Paris, and The Hague. Revenue was USD 23.28 billion in 2007. Schlumberger stock is listed on the New York Stock Exchange and the Euronext Paris, Euronext Amsterdam, London, and SWX Swiss stock exchanges. |
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Recent Articles
Songa Elects New Board of Directors
Friday, June 07, 2013 Songa sees a change of chairman while its biggest director joins the board.
M-I SWACO Unveils New Dual-Deck Shale Shaker
Thursday, June 06, 2013 M-I SWACO, a Schlumberger company, announces the introduction of the MD-2 dual-deck shale shaker.
Colorado, Indonesia Schools Win Schlumberger Scholarships
Tuesday, May 21, 2013 Schlumberger announces its contribution of five scholarships to the American Association of Petroleum Geologists' (AAPG) Outstanding Student Chapter Awards.
Schlumberger: International, N. American Drilling Solid at Current Prices
Friday, April 19, 2013 Schlumberger CEO Paal Kibsgaard tells analysts that the recent drop in oil prices is not yet worrisome, and prices are still high enough to support drilling in North America and around the world.
San Leon to Begin Czaslaw-1 Stimulation, Test
Friday, April 19, 2013 San Leon's planned stimulation and test of the Czasław-1 well on the Nowa Sol Concession in Poland will begin soon.
Wednesday, April 17, 2013 Oilfield services providers, which helped unleash America's new oil and gas bounty, struggled to grow US profits through last year as low natural gas prices curtailed drilling.
Forest Oil Partners with Schlumberger on Eagle Ford Shale Land
Friday, April 12, 2013 Forest Oil signs a strategic partnership with Schlumberger to develop the energy producer's Eagle Ford Shale land in Gonzales County, Texas.
Schlumberger and PdVSA Working Things Out
Monday, April 01, 2013 Schlumberger expects to keep working in Venezuela and is on the way to resolving its problems with that nation's state-run oil giant, which owes the oil-service provider hundreds of millions of dollars.
Schlumberger Unveils Slimhole High Build Rate RSS
Tuesday, March 05, 2013 Schlumberger announces the release of the slimhole PowerDrive Archer high build rate rotary steerable system (RSS).
Thursday, February 07, 2013 Oilfield services companies had reasons to celebrate throughout the North American drilling boom, then spent much of last year hung over amid stalling US profit margins.
Schlumberger 4Q Net Falls 3.7% on Charges, Lower Europe Revenue
Friday, January 18, 2013 Schlumberger Ltd.'s 4Q earnings fell 3.7% amid merger and integration costs and lower revenue from its Europe/Commonwealth of Independent States/Africa region.
Schlumberger Boosts Quarterly Dividend
Thursday, January 17, 2013 Schlumberger approves a 13.6 percent increase of the quarterly dividend.
Schlumberger Warns on 4Q Earnings
Friday, December 14, 2012 Schlumberger will take a hit on its 4Q earnings from contractual delays in its international operations and weaker-than-expected North America activity.
Schlumberger Acquires GeoKnowledge
Friday, December 14, 2012 Schlumberger acquires GeoKnowledge, a Norwegian-based software company specialized in delivering exploration decision-support solutions for the oil and gas industry.
Tuesday, November 27, 2012 Schlumberger is allowing for better evaluation of geological formations during drilling without traditional chemical sources.
Schlumberger, Cameron Ink Subsea Joint Venture
Thursday, November 15, 2012 Cameron and Schlumberger announce they have formed the OneSubsea JV to manufacture and develop products, systems and services for the subsea O&G market.
SPE Announces Winner of First Energy Apprentice Contest
Friday, October 19, 2012 Robert Gordon University student wins Society of Petroleum Engineers competition designed to prepare petroleum engineering students for oil industry recruitment process.
Schlumberger 3Q Net Rises 9.5% on Higher International Revenue
Friday, October 19, 2012 Schlumberger's third-quarter earnings rose 9.5% as the oilfield-services provider continued to see increased revenue from abroad.
Smith Bits Unveils Next Generation Drill Bit for Shale Plays
Wednesday, October 10, 2012 Smith Bits releases its next-generation Spear shale-optimized steel-body PDC drill bit tailored for unconventional shale plays.
Schlumberger Unveils New Spectroscopy Service
Monday, October 08, 2012 Schlumberger announces the addition of the Litho Scanner high-definition spectroscopy service to the Scanner Family rock and fluid characterization services.
