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Energy Secretary Chris Wright reassured US oil companies that the turmoil from President Donald Trump’s trade war is short-term and the administration supports increased crude output. Wright predicted that the uncertainty will last only “a few more weeks” and that the administration is focused on making it cheaper and easier to pump crude and natural …
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Summary SLB joins rivals Halliburton and Baker Hughes in flagging caution Latin America revenue dips 10%, driven by a sharp decline in drilling in Mexico North America revenue rises 8% April 25 (Reuters) – Top oilfield services provider SLB missed estimates for first-quarter profit on Friday, as weaker Latin American demand dragged on its international business, …
SLB Wraps Up Oilfield Services Quarter With Profit Miss, Cautious Outlook Read More »
(Reuters) – U.S. oilfield technology firm Baker Hughes on Tuesday flagged a potential impact on its annual core profit of between $100 million and $200 million due to tariffs. U.S. President Donald Trump’s trade policy has heightened uncertainty in the energy industry, as the ensuing trade war is expected to curb global economic growth and, …
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Results next week will likely provide a peek into how the world’s top three oilfield services companies are navigating the uncertainty fueled by the on-again, off-again U.S. tariffs, as well as a recent slide in oil prices. President Donald Trump promised to increase U.S. oil and gas production, campaigning on the motto of “drill baby …
US Oilfield Services Firms Brace for Earnings as Tariffs Cloud Outlook Read More »
Oilfield service providers will face modest hits to earnings from U.S. President Donald Trump’s decision to impose tariffs on steel imports, Liberty Energy Chief Executive Ron Gusek said on Thursday. Trump imposed 25% tariffs on steel and aluminum on March 12, and more could be coming April 2. A Dallas Federal Reserve survey on Wednesday …
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Britain’s competition regulator said on Thursday that oilfield services company SLB’s proposed $8 billion deal to buy smaller rival ChampionX could result in a substantial lessening of competition within the UK. The deal would be referred for an in-depth probe unless SLB and ChampionX offer remedial measures, UK’s Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) said, adding …
UK Antitrust Watchdog Says SLB-ChampionX Deal Could Lessen Competition Read More »
HOUSTON, Feb. 28, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Superior Energy Services, Inc (“Superior”) announced the acquisition of Rival Downhole Tools (“Rival”), an industry-leading provider of premium downhole drilling tools. “This acquisition is part of Superior’s ongoing efforts to expand our position in the oilfield services sector by providing technologies that enhance our customers’ efficiencies and reduce …
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Summary Canada sends 90% of oil exports to US refiners Canadian drilling sector still not recovered from decade of job losses Retaliatory tariffs would raise cost of drilling inputs CALGARY, March 3 (Reuters) – Canada’s oilfield drilling and services sector is already showing signs of slowing due to U.S. President Donald Trump’s threatened tariffs, triggering …
Trump’s Tariffs Threat Hits Canada’s Oil and Gas Drillers Read More »
U.S. oilfield services firm SLB said on Tuesday it now expects its buyout of ChampionX to close by the end of the first quarter or early the second quarter of 2025. SLB is legally permitted to close the all-stock transaction – now worth $5.82 billion – in the U.S., but it has been held up …
SLB Delays ChampionX Deal Closure to Early Second Quarter Read More »
ChampionX expects new U.S. import tariffs on steel and aluminium to drive up equipment costs for oilfield service firms, a company official said on Tuesday. U.S. President Donald Trump raised tariffs on steel and aluminium imports on Monday to a flat 25% “without exceptions or exemptions” in a move he hopes will aid the struggling …
New U.S. Metals Tariffs to Drive up Oilfield equipment Costs, ChampionX Exec Says Read More »
