NOMADS is a non-profit organization founded in 1938 to:

• Foster a better understanding and spirit of cooperation between the US oil field equipment manufacturers and service companies and foreign businessmen and government officials in the major oil and gas producing regions around the world.

• Provide a network for members to share their knowledge and international business experiences.

• Assist international industry visitors when they visit the United States, and;

• Promote the sale of oil equipment and services to foreign markets.

Membership is offered to individuals, not companies, on a limited basis.  Members must represent the business interests of a manufacturer or distributor of oil field equipment or an energy trade publication company having its principal office in the United States and who are actively involved in promoting the sale of their products and services internationally. 

To be considered for membership:

• An applicant must have two NOMADS members as sponsors, attend regular meetings and/or participate in NOMADS events prior to being eligible for consideration as a member.

• Regular members possess exclusive voting and property rights of the chapter and must be a US citizen or a non-US citizen who is a permanent resident of the United States, who has made foreign business trips to promote their company’s products.

Quarterly dues are $90.00, which includes the regular monthly meeting meals.  

• Lunch/Dinner meetings are held each month (except January, July, and October) at The HESS Club.  Topical speakers include officers of oil companies, drilling contractors, integrated oil service companies, and federal and sales legislators.

• Special events include the Inaugural Gala in January, the OTC International Reception in May, and the Annual NOMADS Golf Tournament in October.   

•  Guests are welcome at all functions except the Annual Business Meeting in December, which is exclusively for members.