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BHP Billiton Petroleum is the oil and gas exploration and production business of BHP Billiton (ASX: BHP; LSE: BLT.L; NYSE: BHP). Formed in 2001 with the merger of BHP and Billiton, the combined company is the world's leading diversified natural resources group that creates value through the discovery, development, and conversion of natural resources and the provision of innovative customer and market-focused solutions. It is headquartered in Melbourne, Australia, with regional corporate centers in Houston, London and Johannesburg. With major producing assets in Australia, the United Kingdom, Gulf of Mexico, and Bolivia, BHP Billiton Petroleum is one of the leading E&P companies in the energy industry. It conducts an international exploration and development program focused on commercialization of gas resources, exploration and development of high-margin oil projects primarily in deepwater, and securing access to discovered resources through the development of enduring alliances with host governments and their agencies. In Houston, the company's focus is primarily on assets in North, South and Latin America. BHP Billiton Petroleum is one of the largest acreage holders in the deepwater Gulf of Mexico, as well as a leading explorer in Bolivia and offshore Trinidad.

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Chevron is one of the world's largest integrated energy companies. Headquartered in San Ramon, California, Chevron conducts business in countries all around the globe.

They are engaged in every aspect of the crude oil and natural gas industry, including exploration and production, manufacturing, marketing and transportation, chemicals manufacturing and sales, geothermal, and power generation. Chevron is also investing in renewables and advanced technologies.

Qantas was founded in the Queensland outback in 1920. Registered originally as the Queensland and Northern Territory Aerial Services Limited (QANTAS). They have built a reputation for excellence in safety, operational reliability, engineering and maintenance, and customer service. Today, Qantas is widely regarded as the world's leading long distance airline and one of the strongest brands in Australia. They also operate subsidiary businesses including other airlines, and businesses in specialist markets such as Qantas Holidays and Q Catering.

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Apache Corporation is one of the largest independent oil and gas exploration and development companies with operations in the United States, Canada, Egypt, Australia, the United Kingdom North Sea, China and Argentina. Throughout its 50 years, Apache has grown through exploratory drilling and development activities as well as strategic acquisitions.

ExxonMobil is the world's largest publicly traded integrated petroleum and natural gas company. ExxonMobil operate facilities and market products around the world, and explore for oil and natural gas on six continents. We lead the industry in almost every aspect of the energy and petrochemical business.

To help meet the world's growing energy needs, ExxonMobil is involved in the exploration and production of crude oil and natural gas; the manufacture of petroleum products; and the transportation and sale of crude oil, natural gas, and petroleum products. We are a major manufacturer and marketer of commodity and specialty petrochemicals and have interests in electric power generation facilities. Our extensive research programs support operations, enable continuous improvement in each of these businesses, and explore emerging energy sources and technologies.

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Business-to-business companies have a unique set of communication needs. With more than 25 years of experience in marketing and financial communications, CMS knows what it takes to solve business communications challenges creatively and intelligently. From long-term strategies to fast-turn solutions, we provide everything you need to power your selling effort - so you can stay focused on your business. We excel at communicating to engineers, geologists, geophysicists and chemists.

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As the third-largest integrated energy company in the United States, based on market capitalization, oil and natural gas reserves, ConocoPhillips understands its responsibility to deliver energy in a safe, environmentally and socially responsible manner. The company upholds this responsibility in its worldwide operations, where it is the fourth-largest refiner and the seventh-largest reserves holder of nongovernment-controlled companies. ConocoPhillips is known worldwide for its technological expertise in reservoir management and exploration, 3-D Seismic technology, high-grade petroleum coke upgrading and sulfur removal.

Ernst & Young is a global leader in assurance, transaction, advisory services and strategic growth markets. We aim to have a positive impact on businesses and markets, as well as on society as a whole. We work closely with you, gaining a clear understanding of your organization and striving to identify issues before they become problems. We make sure you get fast access to the people you need, wherever in the world you need them. And with our global focus on 14 Global Industry Sectors you benefit from a market-leading global response to your specific needs.

eEvents is a full-service events and meeting planning and production company based in Houston, Texas.  We specialize in creating a memorable event, on time, within budget, and beyond your expectations.

Frosch Travel (FROSCH) is a privately owned travel management company headquartered in Houston, Texas.  Founded in 1972, FROSCH was established with a focus on deluxe leisure and corporate travel. Since 1998, the company has expanded by an average of 30% per year, both through internal growth, as well as through strategic acquisitions. FROSCH maintains offices nationwide, placing it among the top ten agencies in the U. S., with dedicated divisions for corporate travel, leisure travel, group travel, global services, and rewards & incentives.

Macquarie Group is a global provider of banking, financial, advisory, investment and funds management services. Macquarie's main business focus is making returns by providing a diversified range of services to clients. Macquarie acts on behalf of institutional, corporate and retail clients and counterparties around the world. Macquarie's approach to risk management is long-standing.

Strong risk management practices are embedded in business unit management with central oversight of credit, market, funding, compliance and operational risk. These, together with committed, quality staff are key drivers of Macquarie's success. As a result, Macquarie has established successful positions in a diverse range of international markets, employing approximately 14,400 people in 28 countries.


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In recent times, the Rathbone Family had emerged as one of the most exciting influences in the Australian wine industry.

The family owns four wineries handpicked from the most distinguished regions throughout Australia, dedicated to regionality each estate produces handcrafted wines that are expressive and display distinct character.

Our service capability covers the entire asset lifecycle: from identifying the opportunity to the operating phase. WorleyParsons extensive experience ensures that we provide project solutions with the lowest total lifecycle cost while meeting each customer's specific requirements. WorleyParsons has the track record and systems necessary to pursue and deliver large-scale and complex projects. As resource projects continue to grow in size and complexity, WorleyParsons is one of the few global companies with the resources, technical capabilities and systems to meet the demands of large-scale projects.

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American Airlines, Inc. (AA) is the world's second largest airline in passenger miles transported, passenger fleet size and in operating revenues and third largest in aircraft operated. American Airlines operates scheduled flights throughout the United States, and flights to Canada, Latin America, the Caribbean, Europe, Japan, the People's Republic of China, and India.
Atwood Oceanics, Inc., its international operating subsidiary, Atwood Oceanics Pacific Limited and related subsidiaries ("the Atwood Group"), are engaged in the business of international offshore drilling, as well as the completion of exploratory and developmental oil and gas wells, plus related support, management, and consulting services
Established in 1991 in Sydney Australia, Corporate Montage has grown to become a world leader in integration of Exploration & Production, Mapping & Cartography software tools to MicroStation CAD. Now with offices in Houston, Sydney, and Perth, Corporate Montage is committed to the industry worldwide through its business partners in Calgary, London, Kuala Lumpur and Jakarta. Corporate Montage is a successful software development company specializing in Mapping and Cartography Graphics on a CAD MicroStation. The Company focuses in four primary areas:
  • Graphics Bureau Service.
  • Software Research & Development.
  • System Support and Training.
  • Workflow Analysis Consulting
Geokinetics Inc., is a leading geophysical service company offering a broad range of specialized geophysical services to the petroleum and mining industries, worldwide. Its services include land, shallow water OBC (ocean bottom cable) and TZ (transition zone) seismic data acquisition and advanced processing and interpretation services.
Petrosys provides a family of technical software, with particular emphasis on the requirements of the petroleum exploration and production environment.
Maps are the main way in which geoscientists and development engineers synthesise knowledge from a wide variety of disciplines. The Petrosys mapping applications automate this process by providing powerful and user friendly links to a very wide range of more specialised third party systems.
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Portfolio Decisions is a management consulting firm specializing in portfolio management. Through proven methodology, experienced people and advanced technology, we help clients allocate resources and manage business performance from a portfolio perspective. The results are more informed business decisions and the opportunity for improved business performance.

Schlumberger is the leading oilfield services provider, trusted to deliver superior results and improved E&P performance for oil and gas companies around the world. Through our well site operations and in our research and engineering facilities, we are working to develop products, services and solutions that optimize customer performance in a safe and environmentally sound manner.
  For almost a century, Vinson & Elkins lawyers have provided innovative business solutions for clients whose needs are as diverse as the entities they represent. In today's challenging environment of global markets, volatile economies and complex human and environmental issues, our time-tested role as trusted advisor has become even more critical. The depth and breadth of our lawyers' experience, combined with the responsiveness and efficiencies of the firm's global reach, enables Vinson & Elkins to serve clients from start-up, to the negotiating table and boardroom, before legislative and regulatory bodies, in the courtroom, and beyond.

Woodside is a leading Australian resources company and one of the nation's most successful explorers, developers and producers of hydrocarbon products. It is an Australian resources company listed on the Australian Stock Exchange.

WrightWay Presentations was created to help organizations develop, design and deliver passionate presentations that move people to action.

Our philosophy begins with the audience. We teach presenters winning techniques that transform presentations from mundane recitations into powerful, enthusiastic messages that will leave a lasting impression. Presenters will learn how to awaken and encourage passion - in themselves and the audience.

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