Sponsors for 2009

Bronze

Seven Seas Ship chandlers was founded in Dubai in 1986 by Mr. Freddy Sidhwa, now Chairman and Managing Director of the Group. They offer a genuine one-stop marine supplies and services centre, unique even in the United Arab Emirates. Today Seven Seas has a presence in every port, every emirate, and in almost every aspect of the shipping industry. Some of the many marine services provided include: general ship repair, insulation works, refurbishment of crew accommodation, supply and servicing of all fire and safety equipment, life-rafts, life-boats, fixed fire-fighting installation systems, supply of charts and navigation publications, tank cleaning, sludge collection and disposal. Recent additions to the group include branch companies in Afghanistan, Bahrain, Djibouti, Iraq, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar and USA.

http://www.seavenseasgroup.com

Target Well Control Limited, a subsidiary of Target Energy Group, is a UK based Directional Drilling Company proving service to the Oil and Gas industry internationally. The Company focuses on performance and service quality and has experienced customer focused personnel and reliable equipment to provide exceptional service cost effectively. Targets product range includes Drilling Engineering, Directional Drilling, well planning, Rental Tools, Mud Motors, Rotary Steerable tools, MWD/LWD and fishing and milling equipment on a rental or service basis. In addition to these products Target provides field engineers and office based supervisors who are experienced in the management of complex and challenging drilling projects to assist in delivering projects successfully on time and on budget.

http://www.target-energy.com

Weatherford International Ltd is the fourth-largest diversified upstream oilfield service company in the world. Our global network includes more than 38,000 people, 730 service bases, 87 manufacturing facilities, and 13 Technology Centers in more than 100 countries. Our products and services span the lifecycle of a well, including drilling, evaluation, completion, production and intervention. The Company’s range of production-enabling technologies include evaluation services, directional drilling services, controlled pressure drilling (CPD®) systems, cased hole completion systems, expandable technologies, intelligent completion technologies, production optimization systems and all major forms of artificial lift systems.

http://www.weatherford.com

International Tubular Services was founded in Aberdeen, Scotland, in 1986 and developed into a fast-growing provider of drilling equipment and services to the oil and gas industry. ITS have a reputation for commitment, quality and delivery of cost-effective solutions. ITS has a wide global footprint and exposure to the major hydrocarbon basins. ITS operates from over 20 facilities strategically located worldwide, active in more than 50 countries with a highly-skilled workforce comprising over 900 employees. ITS provides a wide range of oilfield equipment crucial to the success of various stages of drilling operations.

ITS works closely with oil and gas exploration companies, drilling contractors and oilfield service firms and are now widely recognized as a first choice for services in Rental and Sales, Fishing, Casing / Tubular Running and Manufacturing & Repair. ITS have a complete service to cater for all your drilling operations and our people are always thinking of new ways to improve our services – it’s our competitive advantage.

http://www.its-energyservices.com

U&A Drilling Services is one of the leading suppliers of OCTG, Drill Pipe, Line Pipe and General Oilfield Equipment in the world. U&A is committed to supplying quality products to the Oil, Gas & Petrochemical Industry at competitive prices and quick deliveries. An extensive inventory strategically located in Jebel Ali, Houston, Aberdeen, Singapore and Tianjin assures quick deliveries to your doorstep using only the most reliable shipping lines.

http://www.uadrilling.com

ALEC started in the UAE in 1999, with a firm vision to raise the level of design and construction services and has consistently evolved and grown. Today, ALEC is a preferred contractor for the execution of major construction projects. ALEC currently operates in Dubai and Abu Dhabi and has delivered developments of the highest quality to key clients. Many of these developments have become significant landmarks in the UAE. The scope of ALEC's projects includes resort hotels, themed retail developments, high rise towers, airport terminals and commercial buildings.

http://www.alec.ae