RIO DE JANEIRO, May 18, 2005 - Schlumberger marks 60 years of continuous service in Brazil this year with celebrations and participation in industry events throughout the year.
The first Schlumberger wireline log in Brazil was run on December 21, 1945, for Conselho Nacional do Petr?leo do Brasil in Candeias field, C-21 in Bahia, northeast of Brazil. Conselho Nacional do Petr?leo do Brasil was the government department responsible for oil and gas activities in Brazil prior to the creation of Petrobras.
"The oil and gas industry in Brazil has continued to develop over the years and we are proud to be part of this history of development," said Ideraldo Goulart, general manager, Brazil, Schlumberger. The implementation of new technologies, the training of our employees, the care with the environment, the contribution in the development of communities where we act, and the commitment to research and development for improvement of our performance and our customer's results, are part of our history in the country."
Schlumberger has strongly maintained the principles that guided its history in Brazil by pioneering the introduction of value-adding technologies; delivering products and services through a committed and motivated workforce; and pursuing excellence in quality, health, safety, and the environment.
Today Schlumberger has seven operational bases in Brazil, which provide the full breath of Schlumberger services and products. Approximately 1,100 people are employed at the various Schlumberger facilities in Brazil, representing a diverse group of 30 nationalities. More than 85% of the employees are Brazilian nationals.
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About Schlumberger
Schlumberger is the world's leading oilfield services company supplying technology, project management and information solutions that optimize performance for customers working in the oil and gas industry. The company employs more than 52,000 people of over 140 nationalities working in more than 80 countries, and comprises two business segments. Schlumberger supplies a wide range of products and services from formation evaluation through directional drilling, well cementing and stimulation, well completions and productivity to consulting, software, information management and IT infrastructure services that support core industry operational processes. WesternGeco, jointly owned with Baker Hughes, is the world's largest seismic company and provides advanced acquisition and data processing services. In 2004, Schlumberger operating revenue was $11.48 billion. For more information, visit SLB.com.
For further information, contact:
Patricia Marolla
Schlumberger Oilfield Services
Marketing & communications Coordinator
Tel: + 55 21 3824 6835
marcolla@slb.com
Lisa Ann Hofmann
Schlumberger Oilfield Services
Public Relations Specialist
Tel: + 1 281 285 7383
lhofmann@slb.com
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