the history of united geophysical

One of the first companies to provide geological services to the oil industry, the company was formed in The United States of America in 1937.

The 1950's and 60's saw the expansion of the corporation Internationally and conducted seismic surveys in over 60 countries world-wide during this period.

Ownership of United Geophysical has changed as developments have occurred. The owners during the seventies, The Bendix Corporation of North America, sold its interest to Seiscom Delta in 1981.

Seiscom Delta United merged with Norpac and Grant Geophysical undergoing a re-organisation period.

Only the West African operations arm of the several parent companies retained its corporate identity of United Geophysical. It was this company which was purchased from Grant Geophysical in 1997 as a management buy out by several present, past senior management staff and other investors.

Leading to the present position as leaders of seismic surveys in the region.