Equatorial has been successful in forming one of the most productive drilling teams in the world. Their combined past experience of drilling more than 140 deepwater wells and in water depths approaching 7,800ft is an enviable track record. This significant drilling knowledge and experience will be harnessed in targeting appropriate deepwater markets in Asia and West Africa. The potential of the deepwater sector is immense and having the right people is the key to executing a sound business model to invest in these opportunities.

Equatorial's comprehensive knowledge on water depths, metocean and weather conditions, various drilling vessels, execution of drilling operations will be an essential support to key international and national oil companies that will eventually re-focus their resources on offshore activities in deepwater in the long-term. Furthermore, Swiber's existing offshore oil and gas client base will definitely be an added leverage.