RDS - Drilling Engineering Specialists provides engineering services for the oil and gas industry. The company focuses on rig design, drilling facilities, and operations consultancy. As a division of KCA Deutag, RDS offers expertise in both onshore and offshore projects, ensuring safety and efficiency in their engineering solutions. Their services are utilized by major topsides and drilling contractors globally.
KCA Deutag
Acquisition in 2024
KCA Deutag is a drilling and engineering contractor that specializes in providing services for both onshore and offshore operations globally. The company is dedicated to delivering safe, reliable, and efficient drilling operations, particularly in harsh and challenging environments. KCA Deutag is involved in the design, construction, and manufacturing of drilling rigs, including land drilling rigs and related components. This focus enables clients to utilize cost-effective and durable drilling and oilfield systems that are capable of functioning in extreme conditions. Through its expertise, KCA Deutag supports the oil and gas industry by ensuring that drilling operations are conducted effectively and safely.
Safety Radar
Seed Round in 2024
Safety Radar is a company that specializes in risk management and mitigation through its innovative platform. By utilizing advanced artificial intelligence, Safety Radar offers real-time multi-factor analysis to help organizations swiftly identify and address emerging risks related to their personnel, environment, assets, and reputation. The company's technology is designed to prevent job site accidents by tracking behavioral risks and providing targeted training, thereby enhancing safety and operational efficiency. Through its solutions, Safety Radar enables organizations to proactively manage and mitigate operational risks, ultimately safeguarding their employees and preserving their reputation.
Fervo Energy
Series C in 2022
Fervo Energy, established in 2017 and headquartered in San Francisco, specializes in developing and operating geothermal assets using proprietary technology. The company aims to generate clean, dispatchable power from new locations, contributing to a 100% clean energy future. Fervo's innovative approach to geoscience accelerates the development of geothermal projects, providing carbon-free energy solutions for clients seeking scalable, productive power sources.
GreenFire Energy
Series A in 2022
GreenFire Energy is a geothermal technology company that specializes in the development of Advanced Geothermal Systems (AGS), specifically its patented GreenLoop technology, which utilizes a closed-loop geothermal system. This innovative technology enhances the economic viability of both underperforming geothermal wells and new projects, providing resilient and sustainable energy solutions for various applications. GreenFire Energy's approach is environmentally advantageous compared to other renewable energy options, and it collaborates with notable global partners to implement AGS systems worldwide. The company has achieved significant milestones, including conducting the first field-scale demonstration of closed-loop geothermal technology in Coso, California, and is part of the Wells2Watts Consortium, which is exploring the use of GreenLoop technology in oil and gas wells. With a robust portfolio of 24 international patents and a record of publishing more technical papers on closed-loop geothermal technology than any competitor, GreenFire Energy is recognized for its expertise and commitment to accelerating the transition to clean, renewable energy.
Fervo Energy
Series B in 2021
Fervo Energy, established in 2017 and headquartered in San Francisco, specializes in developing and operating geothermal assets using proprietary technology. The company aims to generate clean, dispatchable power from new locations, contributing to a 100% clean energy future. Fervo's innovative approach to geoscience accelerates the development of geothermal projects, providing carbon-free energy solutions for clients seeking scalable, productive power sources.
DrillScan
Acquisition in 2019
DrillScan SAS, established in 2001 and headquartered in Villeurbanne, France, specializes in designing and developing drilling engineering software for the oil and gas industry. The company also offers engineering services and training to enhance operational efficiency within this sector. As of August 2019, DrillScan operates as a subsidiary of Helmerich & Payne Technologies, LLC, expanding its global footprint with additional operations in the United States and the United Arab Emirates.
MOTIVE Drilling Technologies
Acquisition in 2017
MOTIVE Drilling Technologies, Inc. is a company based in Dallas, Texas, specializing in the design and development of directional drilling bit guidance solutions. Founded in 2010, it offers a unique Directional Drilling Guidance System, which incorporates cognitive computing to automate the analysis and decision-making processes involved in directional drilling. This system provides turn-by-turn instructions to optimize the drilling of horizontal wells, allowing companies to enhance accuracy, improve performance, and reduce operational costs. Additionally, MOTIVE Drilling Technologies supports its services through a mobile application, further facilitating efficient drilling operations. As of 2017, the company operates as a subsidiary of Helmerich & Payne, Inc.
TerraVici Drilling Solutions
Acquisition in 2008
TerraVici Drilling Solutions specializes in rotary steerable directional drilling services across North America, primarily catering to the oil and gas industry. The company has developed an in-house designed Rotary Steerable System (RSS) that features advanced variable transmission-based drilling technology. This innovative solution enhances drilling performance and efficiency, benefiting both oil and gas operations as well as mining applications. TerraVici aims to provide high-quality equipment and techniques to its clients, ensuring effective and reliable drilling solutions.
Horton Company
Acquisition in 1962
Horton Company, a specialist in laying cable for the telephone industry. Horton's patented cable-laying plow was soon adapted for ECCO's pipeline work.
Natural Gas Odorizing
Acquisition in 1960
Natural Gas Odorizing, Inc., (NGO) of Houston in 1960. NGO manufactured chemicals that added odor and taste to natural gas, which were necessary for detecting the presence of the volatile material.