Milestone Timeline

"1972
Pioneered three-dimensional seismic technology, now the most widely used method to interpret subsurface geology.

1991
Led the industry toward dual-sensor technology, a technique that improves the quality of seismic data by measuring both motion and pressure on the sea floor.

1993
First to use massive parallel processing (MPP) computing techniques to process seismic data faster than ever before.

1994
First to use six streamers at the same time to record seismic data, which saves time and money by capturing data quickly.

1996
Diana appraisal well finds oil. Began selecting options for developing the field.

1997
Oil found in Hoover prospect. Decision made to build deep-draft caisson vessel. Construction of the hull began in Finland.

1998
Continued construction of the upper decks, USA.

1999
Hull arrived in USA from Finland. Hull launched and topsides installed. Subsea pipelines installed.

2000
Development wells drilled in the Hoover and Diana fields. Began production of oil and gas."

-Exxon Mobil Deepwater Solution