Geokinetics
{{Short description|Defunct geological survey business}}
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{{Infobox company
| name = Geokinetics Inc.
| logo = Image:Geokinetics-logo.PNG
| type = Private company
| traded_as = {{AMEX|GOK}}
| foundation = 1969
| defunct = 2018
| location = Westchase, Houston, Texas
| key_people = President & CEO: David Crowley
VP & CFO: Gary Pitmann
| num_employees = 4,000
| industry = Oil Well Services & Equipment
| revenue = $43.145 million USD (2004)
| products = Seismic Exploration, Processing & Interpretation, Multi-Client Services
| homepage = [http://www.geokinetics.com/ www.geokinetics.com]
}}
Geokinetics Inc. was founded in 1997 and was based in Houston, Texas. The company is no longer in business. Through its subsidiary, Geokinetics provided seismic surveying services in the Gulf Coast, Mid-Continent, and Rocky Mountain regions of the United States. Geokinetics USA, Inc. was formerly known as Quantum Geophysical, Inc. and changed its name to Geokinetics USA, Inc. in October 2007. Geokinetics USA, Inc. operates as a subsidiary of Geokinetics Inc. and was a seismic data services to the oil and gas industry."[https://web.archive.org/web/20121023195553/http://www.businessweek.com/ap/financialnews/D9EKC9AG0.htm Geokinetics names 2 new board members]." Associated Press at BusinessWeek. March 23, 2010. Retrieved on April 4, 2010. The company had its headquarters in Westchase, Houston, Texas."[http://www.westchasedistrict.com/Images/maps/SECT1-key.gif SECT1-key.gif] {{webarchive |url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090320095538/http://www.westchasedistrict.com/Images/maps/SECT1-key.gif |date=March 20, 2009 }}." Westchase. Retrieved on February 5, 2009."[http://www.geokineticsinc.com/ About Geokinetics]." Geokinetics. Retrieved on April 4, 2010. "1500 CityWest Blvd., Suite 800 • Houston, Texas 77042 • USA."
Background
Headquartered in Houston, Texas, Geokinetics was one of the world's largest independent land and seafloor geophysical companies. The company specializes in acquiring and processing seismic data in challenging environments worldwide. Geokinetics’ Multi-Client Survey Library consists of both 2D and 3D data, covering conventional and unconventional plays throughout North America, Brazil and Mexico.{{cite web |url=http://www.Geokinetics.com/ |title=Home |website=Geokinetics.com}}
On October 31, 2018, Geokinetics USA, Inc., went out of business as per its Chapter 11 liquidation filing under bankruptcy.{{Cite web|url=https://www.bloomberg.com/research/stocks/private/snapshot.asp?privcapid=4550587|title=Company Overview of Geokinetics USA, Inc.|website=www.bloomberg.com}}
See also
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References
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External links
- [http://www.geokineticsinc.com Geokinetics Inc. Home Page]
Category:Companies formerly listed on NYSE American
Category:Companies based in Houston
Category:Oilfield services companies
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