Gene Blanchard

WellDog (trade name of Gas Sensing Technology Corp.) is a privately held company that uses innovative technologies to evaluate in situ the geochemistry and geophysics of unconventional hydrocarbon reservoirs, resulting in increased gas production as well as reduced costs and environmental impact for clients. Ten years ago, the principals of WellDog began using Raman spectroscopy to create a tool capable of measuring gas content in coalbed reservoirs. Along the way, they pioneered advances in spectrometer miniaturization, harsh environment sensing, coalbed reservoir simulation, and coalbed reservoir geochemistry.

Baker Hughes Holdings LLC supplies oilfield services, products, technology, and systems to the worldwide oil and natural gas industry. It provides products and services for other businesses including downstream chemicals, and process and pipeline services. The company is headquartered in Houston, TX.

Smith International, Inc. provides premium products and services used for the drilling, completion and production phases of oil and natural gas development activities. It has three operating divisions, namely M-I SWACO, Smith Oilfield and Distribution. Company was founded in 1902 and is headquartered in Houston, TX.