Stallion, GDS and SES Sign Capacity Deals to Connect Remote Oil & Gas Wellsites

With oil and gas exploration and production accelerating across North America, Stallion Oilfield Services (Stallion), Global Data Services (GDS) and global satellite operator SES (NYSE Paris:SESG) (LuxX:SESG) today announced a set of satellite capacity agreements to deliver high-speed broadband and communications services to remote inland oil and gas drilling operations throughout the United States.

The trio of providers is utilizing more than a full transponder of Ku-band capacity aboard SES’ AMC-9 satellite along with GDS’ full scale network infrastructure and Stallion’s broad range of wellsite support services to enable mission-critical oil and gas operations nationwide. The satellite-delivered connectivity is enabling a broad range of communications capabilities, from corporate VPN and MPLS solutions to high-speed Internet access and real-time wellsite data monitoring.

GDS operates an extensive communications network, including its state-of-the-art teleport, Data Center, and Network Operations Center (NOC) located at GDS headquarters in Lafayette, Louisiana, fully capable of delivering corporate voice, video, and data solutions. SES operates a growing global fleet of 54 satellites, including its AMC-9 spacecraft that has long played an instrumental role in connecting oil and gas operations throughout the Gulf of Mexico and North America. Stallion provides a comprehensive suite of services, from wellsite and road construction to workforce accommodations and communications. Together, GDS, SES and Stallion have built a complementary alliance aimed at meeting connectivity demands as diverse as the oil and gas market itself.

"Global Data Systems customizes network solutions to meet the technical and environmental challenges faced every day in the oil and gas market,” said Chris Vincent, CEO and President of Global Data Systems. "Our alliance with Stallion and SES is aimed at enabling Stallion Oilfield Services and a diverse group of oil and gas companies to innovate and do what they do best without having to think about connectivity in some of the remotest, harshest locations on earth,” noted Vincent. "With the reach and reliability of SES satellites combined with our ground infrastructure and network expertise, we can turn virtually any ambition in the oil and gas field into reality.”

"You never know what the next challenge is going to be in our industry. We must have flexibility and reliability in our communications platform, and that’s what Global Data Systems and SES deliver consistently. The partnership allows us to innovate and consistently bring value-added communication products to our customers,” explained Pedro Buhigas, CIO for Stallion. "This partnership between Stallion, SES and GDS is capable of covering North America and beyond, including remote oil and gas exploration and production sites where connectivity can make all the difference.”

"SES satellites are playing an integral role in the search and production of oil and gas across North America and around the world,” said John Matlaga, Vice President of Mobility and Enterprise Services in North America for SES. "Our partnership with GDS and Stallion is all about enabling the delivery of Internet, voice and real-time data to and from some of the most isolated locations anywhere.”

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SES is a world-leading satellite operator with a fleet of 54 geostationary satellites. The company provides satellite communications services to broadcasters, content and internet service providers, mobile and fixed network operators and business and governmental organisations worldwide.

SES stands for long-lasting business relationships, high-quality service and excellence in the broadcasting industry. The culturally diverse regional teams of SES are located around the globe and work closely with customers to meet their specific satellite bandwidth and service requirements.

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