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Northern is not only building a next-generation fleet of jackup rigs. We are building a next-generation company, one that is in alignment with customers' needs, structured to swiftly respond with state-of-the-art solutions for greater productivity and efficiency.

Collaborative culture

Our collaborative culture comes naturally—we understand what's needed on the rig floor because we've been there. Our knowledge runs deep and we never compromise on safety, environmental protection, health, and quality. Everything we do is based on taking care of our people, who are the linchpin of our combined operational and financial success.

Investing in technology and people.

We've made the commitment to apply this collaborative thought process system-wide, investing heavily in the latest equipment, technology, and training. This ensures that the people working the rigs know how to maximize the benefits the technology brings.

We look for input on how to drill better wells. We also apply what we have learned from similar wells in order to ultimately reduce completion times and improve well-bore quality.

Challenging the status quo.

For all the right reasons—and at precisely the right time.

Values

Northern is in the business of helping our customers succeed. There is no formula or off-the-shelf product for that. Instead, we listen. We collaborate. Our stock is flexibility, integrity, and an uncompromising commitment to QHSE. We draw from our deep industry experience, financial strength and ethical business principles to offer tomorrow's solutions.

A changing world demands new thinking. We have the experience and the passion to deliver.

At the helm of Northern, you'll find a management team with decades of extensive operational experience worldwide. Having seen firsthand what works and what doesn't puts us in a unique position to respond with and implement the industry's most effective solutions.

Li Yadong Chief Executive Officer

Mr. Li Yadong has been engaged in the investment business for more than 20 years. Mr. Li initiated and played leading roles in many major investment projects in the offshore drilling industry.

Currently, Mr. Li serves as Chief Executive Officer of Northern offshore, and Chief Operating Officer of Shandong Marine Energy Co., Ltd. (SDME). He also holds the position of Chairman of Shandong Offshore  Equipment Co., Ltd. (SDOE).

Mr. Li graduated from Shanxi Institute of Finance and Economics in 1996 with a Bachelor of Management degree and obtained his Master of Finance degree from Nankai University in 2011.


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"In today's environment, the first thing our customers need is a drilling contractor that listens. The last thing they need is a company layered with bureaucratic processes. We aim for quick, thoughtful, and practical solutions."
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