Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Section 14(a) and Rule 14a-6(a)

January 31, 2014

Response of the Office of International Corporate Finance
Division of Corporation Finance

You have requested advice as to whether Schlumberger may file a definitive proxy statement without filing a preliminary proxy statement for certain matters subject to an annual stockholder vote under the laws of Curaçao that are not among the matters specifically enumerated in Exchange Act Rule 14a-6(a).

Based on the facts presented, the Division would not object if Schlumberger were to file a definitive proxy statement without filing a preliminary proxy statement for the proposals, as described in your incoming letter, that are required to be submitted for stockholder approval at an annual meeting under Curaçao law. Foreign issuers organized under the laws of Curaçao may rely on this letter with respect to the proposals described in your incoming letter.

This position is based on the representations made to the Division in your letter. Any different facts or conditions might require the Division to reach a different conclusion.

Incoming Letter:

The Incoming Letter is in Acrobat format.

http://www.sec.gov/divisions/corpfin/cf-noaction/2014/schlumberger-013114-14a-6(a).htm