IHS Acquires ODS-Petrodata (IHS)

IHS Inc. IHS, the leading global source of information and analysis, today announced it has acquired ODS-Petrodata, a premier provider of data, information and market intelligence to the offshore energy industry. “The acquisition of ODS-Petrodata gives IHS customers in the energy industry critical information-driven solutions to manage the significant investments needed to explore, develop and produce offshore assets,” said IHS Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Jerre Stead. “It brings a highly synergistic product line to our existing energy business, strengthening our presence with operators, contractors, oil service companies, equipment financing companies and equipment manufacturers.”