Since 1999, VES Survey International has demonstrated a track record of innovation, from technology firsts to new market entries to corporate growth. VES is now the largest independent wellbore survey company in the United States with a growing presence worldwide driven by its innovative technology and extraordinary service.
2021
- VES Survey acquired by Vaughn Energy Services, Inc.
2019
- VES Survey reacquired by the founders of the company
- VES Survey introduces groundbreaking solid state gyro survey and steering technology
2018
- VES Survey launches new range of advanced solid state gyro survey tools
2014
- VES Survey introduces the world’s first sub-1” northseeking gyro for ultra slimhole surveying
- VES Survey introduces InFlex, the world’s smallest Inertial Navigation System (INS)
2013
- VES Survey acquires Direct Survey, with operations in Latin America
- VES Survey expands its operations in Ecuador and Colombia
- VES Survey averages over 1,100 jobs per month in 2013, a new company record
- VES Survey opens up two additional offices in Mexico
2012
- DHS Oil and Vaughn Energy Services merge to form VES Survey International
2012
- VES Survey introduces the Solid State Gyroflex
2011
- Lime Rock Partners provides growth capital to DHS to fund further regional expansion
- Imdex Ltd. joined DHS as a shareholder and technology partner
2011
- VES introduces the Gyroflex MS2
2010/2011
- VES completes its country-wide footprint with entries into the Marcellus (PA), Bakken and Permian
2008/2009
- VES expands to the Fayetteville, Piceance, Haynesville, Mid-Continent and Marcellus (WV)
2008
- DHS begins operations in the UAE and Oman
2006
- DHS Oil opens in Abu Dhabi, introducing InFlex Inertial Navigation System to the oil and gas industry
2005
- VES opens additional facilities in Texas (Ft. Worth and Houston) and Wyoming
2004
- Predcessor to DHS Oil introduces inertial navigation technology to the mining industry
2003
- VES introduces its own proprietary survey tool, the Gyroflex
- VES begins operations in Corpus Christi, Texas
1999
- Gary Vaughn and Nick Wallis form Vaughn Energy Services
