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About Us

35 Years of
Offshore
Mastery

From a single jack-up rig in the Gulf of Mexico to a global fleet of ultra-deepwater drillships and FPSOs, Heliox Oil & Gas Solutions has set the standard for offshore excellence for over three decades.

Our Story

Heliox Oil & Gas Solutions was founded in 1989 by a group of petroleum engineers who believed the future of energy lay beneath the ocean floor. Starting with a single self-elevating platform in the Gulf of Mexico, we grew methodically — always reinvesting in technology, talent, and safety systems.

Today we operate one of the world's most advanced fleets of deepwater assets, managing complex drilling programs across 38 nations from the Arctic Circle to the Equatorial Pacific.

Our edge is simple: we attract exceptional engineers, operate with military-grade discipline, and never stop innovating. The result is a track record that speaks for itself — 99.2% operational uptime and zero major incidents in over a decade.

24
Fleet Assets
62+
Nationalities
140+
Patents Held
$4.2B
Revenue (2025)

People Who
Drive Results

Our 8,500+ employees represent 62 nationalities. They are the engine of every project, every innovation, every safety record we hold.

Our Journey

1989

Heliox Oil & Gas Solutions founded in Houston, Texas with a single jack-up rig

1995

First deepwater drilling contract — Gulf of Mexico, 1,200m depth

2000

Expansion to North Sea and Middle East; fleet grows to 12 assets

2003

Launch of first-generation FPSO program in pre-salt Brazil

2011

Ultra-deepwater breakthrough — 3,000m+ successful campaign

2018

Digital transformation initiative; autonomous monitoring deployed fleet-wide

2022

Carbon Neutrality Roadmap 2030 announced; ESG leadership recognized

2026

38 nations, 120+ completed projects, industry-leading safety record

Leadership

Engr. Richard Smoluk Founder / CEO
Engr. Richard Smoluk
Founder / CEO
Since 1986
Dr. Garry Bennett Chief Operating Officer COO
Dr. Garry Bennett
Chief Operating Officer COO
Since 2007
Engr. James Whitmore Chief Technology Officer
Engr. James Whitmore
Chief Technology Officer
Since 2005
Engr. Rebecca Collins Senior Petroleum Engineer
Engr. Rebecca Collins
Senior Petroleum Engineer
Since 2009

Our Values

Safety

Zero compromise. Every decision, every operation, every day — safety is our absolute foundation. Our culture demands it, our people live it.

Innovation

We invest aggressively in next-generation drilling technology, autonomous systems, and digital intelligence to stay ahead of the curve.

Sustainability

We are committed to reducing environmental impact across our global fleet, with measurable targets and transparent reporting.

Partnership

Long-term relationships built on trust and performance — with clients, governments, communities, and our people worldwide.

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