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Halliburton posts stronger Q2 on North America recovery- oil and gas 360

Halliburton posts stronger Q2 on North America recovery

(World Oil) – Halliburton reported second-quarter 2026 revenue of $5.7 billion, up from $5.4 billion in the first quarter, as stronger North American stimulation and well construction activity helped drive sequential growth. Net income totaled $534 million, or $0.64 per diluted share, while operating income increased to $778 million. Chairman, President and CEO Jeff Miller said the company expects continued momentum in both international and

Halliburton expands role in Aramco's unconventional gas program- oil and gas 360

Halliburton expands role in Aramco’s unconventional gas program

(World Oil) – Halliburton has secured a multi-year contract from Aramco to provide integrated stimulation and completion services for unconventional gas development in Saudi Arabia’s Jafurah basin, supporting one of the world’s largest unconventional gas programs. The award is part of a broader multi-billion-dollar contract and expands Halliburton’s role in Aramco’s unconventional development program, where the company provides drilling, stimulation and completion services across multiple

Noble appoints Halliburton CEO Jeff Miller to board- oil and gas 360

Noble appoints Halliburton CEO Jeff Miller to board

(World Oil) – Noble Corporation has appointed Jeff Miller to its board of directors, adding additional offshore drilling and oilfield services leadership experience to the company’s board. Miller currently serves as chairman, president and CEO of Halliburton, one of the world’s largest oilfield services companies. “I am delighted to welcome Jeff to Noble’s Board of Directors,” said Charles Sledge, Noble chairman. “With deep industry expertise and

Halliburton awarded Greenland Energy Arctic drilling contract- oil and gas 360

Halliburton awarded Greenland Energy Arctic drilling contract

(World Oil) –  Halliburton has been awarded a contract by Greenland Energy Company to deliver integrated services for a planned 2026 onshore drilling campaign in Greenland’s Jameson Land basin. The scope includes well planning, drilling services and logistics coordination, placing Halliburton at the center of one of the basin’s first modern exploration programs. Located in eastern Greenland, Jameson Land is a frontier area with

Halliburton weathers Iran disruption, sees early North America rebound- oil and gas 360

Halliburton weathers Iran disruption, sees early North America rebound

(World Oil) – Halliburton signaled early signs of a North America recovery while maintaining international growth momentum, even as geopolitical disruptions weighed on Middle East activity in first-quarter 2026. The oilfield services provider reported revenue of $5.4 billion for the quarter, with net income of $461 million. While overall revenue remained flat year-over-year, the company pointed to improving fundamentals in key

ExxonMobil, Halliburton deploy closed-loop automated drilling in Guyana- oil and gas 360

ExxonMobil, Halliburton deploy closed-loop automated drilling in Guyana

(World Oil) – ExxonMobil and Halliburton have completed what the companies describe as the industry’s first fully automated closed-loop geological well placement system during offshore drilling operations in Guyana. The project integrated rig automation, automated subsurface interpretation and geosteering, and real-time drilling optimization into a single digital workflow designed to improve well placement accuracy and operational efficiency. Halliburton deployed its LOGIX™ orchestration platform alongside

Venezuela cancels Halliburton asset sale after U.S. intervention to support oil sector restart- oil and gas 360

Venezuela cancels Halliburton asset sale after U.S. intervention to support oil sector restart

(World Oil) – Venezuela canceled an auction of assets seized from Halliburton Co. after the Trump administration intervened to stop the sale, as President Donald Trump seeks to smooth the return of U.S. oil companies to the South American country. U.S. government officials pressed Venezuela’s new leader to cancel the auction after a Halliburton executive met Trump and raised the issue

Halliburton launches XTR CS injection system for CCUS and CO₂ injection wells- oil and gas 360

Halliburton launches XTR CS injection system for CCUS and CO₂ injection wells

(World Oil) – Halliburton has introduced a new injection system designed to support carbon capture, utilization and storage (CCUS) operations, as operators seek improved reliability and performance in CO₂ injection wells. The XTR™ CS injection system is a wireline-retrievable safety valve engineered for use in CCUS wells, where high pressures, temperatures and corrosive conditions can present operational challenges. The system can function as a

Halliburton deploys matrix-body directional bit for longer Permian runs- oil and gas 360

Halliburton deploys matrix-body directional bit for longer Permian runs

(World Oil) – Halliburton has introduced the Hypersteer MX directional drill bit, a matrix-body technology aimed at reducing well construction time in abrasive, high-flow environments. The bit merges shankless directional steerability with the durability of a matrix body to support longer drilling runs and fewer trips. Directional bits have historically required steel shanks to achieve steerability, leaving critical components exposed to erosion during

Halliburton names new EVP, COO, advancing global operations strategy- oil and gas 360

Halliburton names new EVP, COO, advancing global operations strategy

(World Oil) – Halliburton has promoted Shannon Slocum to executive vice president and chief operating officer, effective Jan. 1, 2026, marking a significant leadership shift as the company sharpens its focus on operational execution and long-term strategy. Slocum, who will also join Halliburton’s board of directors, will assume responsibility for global operations, business development, health, safety and environment (HSE), and worldwide technology.

Halliburton appoints longtime shale executive Tim Leach to board- oil and gas 360

Halliburton appoints longtime shale executive Tim Leach to board

(World Oil)– Halliburton has appointed veteran oil and gas executive Timothy A. Leach to its board of directors, effective Dec. 2, 2025, adding one of the U.S. shale sector’s most recognizable leaders to the company’s governance team. Leach will stand for election at Halliburton’s 2026 annual shareholders meeting. Leach retired earlier this year after a 40-year career that included senior leadership roles at

Halliburton beats quarterly profit estimates on steady North America drilling demand- oil and gas 360

Halliburton beats quarterly profit estimates on steady North America drilling demand

(BOE Report)– Halliburton beat Wall Street estimates for third-quarter profit on Tuesday, helped by steady demand for its oilfield equipment and services in North America. Quarterly revenue from its North America segment was $2.4 billion, flat from a year earlier, but above analysts’ average estimate of $2.17 billion. Halliburton said the results were supported by increased stimulation activity in U.S.