Dawson Geophysical (NASDAQ:DWSN) operates as an independent contract seismic exploration company, providing onshore land seismic data acquisition, data processing and data imaging services to oil and gas exploration and production companies. Its core activities include two-dimensional and three-dimensional seismic surveys, multi-client data programs and integrated geophysical solutions designed to help clients identify subsurface hydrocarbon reservoirs. The company’s technical offerings span nodal and cable-based sensors, vibroseis and dynamite source technologies, and full-service field operations support.
Founded in 1955 by J. Milton Dawson, the Company has grown from a single seismic crew to a fleet of modern acquisition and processing assets. Headquartered in Lafayette, Louisiana, Dawson Geophysical has continually reinvested in advanced equipment and software to enhance survey efficiency, data quality and turnaround times. Over the decades the Company has broadened its capabilities to include permanent monitoring, microseismic analysis and turnkey project execution, catering to the evolving requirements of exploration and production clients.
With operations concentrated in the United States, Dawson Geophysical serves key onshore basins such as the Permian, Eagle Ford, Bakken, Denver-Julesburg and Marcellus Shale. The Company also supports international projects in Canada, Mexico and Latin America through strategic partnerships and on-the-ground crews. Its multi-client data library offers explorers timely regional insights, while customized acquisition programs address specific geological challenges across diverse terrain and environmental conditions.
Led by a seasoned executive team and overseen by an independent board of directors, Dawson Geophysical emphasizes safety, operational excellence and environmental stewardship in every phase of its projects. The leadership group includes geophysicists, field operations veterans and financial professionals who draw on decades of industry experience to guide strategic growth initiatives, technology investments and client service innovations.
