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Natural Gas ‘Price Plunge’ Said to Make Even Top Basins Unattractive for Investment

Natural Gas ‘Price Plunge’ Said to Make Even Top Basins Unattractive for Investment

The decline in U.S. natural gas prices, combined with elevated costs to drill a well, are forecast to slow down drilling and completions (D&C) activity in the gassy basins of the Lower 48. Rystad Energy Vice President Serik Omarov in a note said the gas price decline has created uncertainty for exploration and production (E&P)…

April 5, 2023
‘Good Time’ for Global LNG as Customers Ready to Talk, Says Baker Hughes CEO

‘Good Time’ for Global LNG as Customers Ready to Talk, Says Baker Hughes CEO

Baker Hughes Co. generated record orders in the fourth quarter, driven by “multiple awards” for  LNG and offshore production equipment, CEO Lorenzo Simonelli said Monday. In a conference call to discuss quarterly and full-year earnings, the CEO noted that operationally, the Houston-based oilfield services (OFS) giant “continues to navigate challenges” in “different parts of the…

January 23, 2023
Domestic OFS Employment Nears Pre-Pandemic Levels, with Gains in November

Domestic OFS Employment Nears Pre-Pandemic Levels, with Gains in November

U.S. oilfield employment rose in November month/month, with gains in all six tracked categories, according to the trade group Energy Workforce & Technology Council.  Domestic jobs in the broad oilfield services and equipment sector, aka OFS, climbed by an estimated 2,346 jobs to 645,486 in November, the preliminary data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor…

December 5, 2022
Halliburton ‘Very Encouraged’ About 2023 North American Oilfield Services Outlook

Halliburton ‘Very Encouraged’ About 2023 North American Oilfield Services Outlook

International natural gas and oil market activity is accelerating, and North American service capacity is tightening, with pricing “moving up in both markets,” Halliburton Co. CEO Jeff Miller said Tuesday. Miller helmed a conference call with analysts to discuss third quarter results, noting the Houston-based oilfield services (OFS) giant is using the technology honed in…

October 31, 2022
SLB Revamps Following Strong 3Q Lower 48, Global OFS Results

SLB Revamps Following Strong 3Q Lower 48, Global OFS Results

Two days after reporting solid third quarter results, Schlumberger Ltd. changed its brand to SLB, underscoring its vision for a “decarbonized energy future.” The bellwether oilfield services (OFS) operator, the world’s largest, rebranded to the New York Stock Exchange symbol to affirm its evolving focus on “driving energy innovation for a balanced planet” as a…

October 25, 2022
Schlumberger Rebranding in Shift to ‘Decarbonized Energy Future,’ but OFS Still Big

Schlumberger Rebranding in Shift to ‘Decarbonized Energy Future,’ but OFS Still Big

Schlumberger Ltd., founded 96 years ago, has changed its brand to SLB, underscoring its vision for a “decarbonized energy future,” the company said Monday. The rebranding to the New York Stock Exchange symbol is designed to affirm its transformation from the world’s largest oilfield services company to focus on “driving energy innovation for a balanced…

October 24, 2022
Baker Hughes CEO Forecasts ‘Multi-Year Upturn’ in Global Upstream Spending

Baker Hughes CEO Forecasts ‘Multi-Year Upturn’ in Global Upstream Spending

The executive team of Houston-based Baker Hughes Co. acknowledged there were challenges during the third quarter of 2022, but overall the team remains optimistic about the emerging upcycle, with a continuing bullish view for LNG. The oilfield services (OFS) giant operates around the world in four segments: OFS, Oilfield Equipment (OFE), Turbomachinery & Process Solutions…

October 24, 2022
Baker Hughes Bullish on LNG, but Brownfield Expansions Likely to Eclipse Newbuilds

Baker Hughes Bullish on LNG, but Brownfield Expansions Likely to Eclipse Newbuilds

Houston-based Baker Hughes Co. kicked off third quarter earnings season for the oil and natural gas sector on Wednesday, acknowledging challenges but optimistic about the emerging upcycle, with a continuing bullish view for LNG. The oilfield services (OFS) giant operates around the world in four segments: OFS, Oilfield Equipment (OFE), Turbomachinery & Process Solutions (TPS),…

October 19, 2022
U.S. Oilfield Services Employment Increases in September, Though Pace of Hiring Slows

U.S. Oilfield Services Employment Increases in September, Though Pace of Hiring Slows

Employment in the U.S. oilfield services and equipment sector rose by an estimated 2,566 jobs to 640,767 in September after adjustments to August numbers, according to an Energy Workforce & Technology Council analysis of federal data. The advance continued a trend as the industry rebounds from the slowdown imposed in 2020 by the coronavirus pandemic.…

October 11, 2022
Schlumberger Expanding Louisiana Footprint with Gulf of Mexico Hub

Schlumberger Expanding Louisiana Footprint with Gulf of Mexico Hub

Backed by Louisiana state government incentives, oilfield services (OFS) giant Schlumberger Ltd. has decided to centralize its offshore oil and gas support services in the heart of the state’s Acadiana region. The company is spending $11.5 million to expand its operations in Lafayette, LA, forming a North Gulf Coast (NGC) Hub. Schlumberger’s Lyndal Cissell, North…

October 10, 2022