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North Sea Oilfield Contract: HAL and COP Shares Dip
ByAinvest
Thursday, Aug 14, 2025 11:26 am ET1min read
Halliburton and ConocoPhillips shares dipped after signing a 5-year contract for enhanced production services in the North Sea. Halliburton's shares fell 2.08%, while ConocoPhillips saw a 1.05% decline. The agreement includes options for extension and involves converting a vessel into an advanced production operation platform. This collaboration is expected to bolster Halliburton's presence in the offshore oilfield services sector.
Halliburton and ConocoPhillips have signed a significant five-year contract for enhanced well stimulation services in the North Sea. The agreement, which includes options for extension, involves converting Tidewater's vessel, North Pomor, into an advanced stimulation vessel. This collaboration is expected to bolster Halliburton's presence in the offshore oilfield services sector [1, 2, 3, 4].Under the terms of the contract, Halliburton will provide comprehensive well stimulation services to improve well performance and reservoir productivity. The services will be delivered using Octiv® digital fracturing technology, which is designed to maximize stimulation equipment performance and operational efficiency [1, 2, 3, 4].
The contract highlights Halliburton's leadership in stimulation services and its strategic focus on delivering integrated solutions for complex offshore environments. Mark Dawson, Senior Vice President at Halliburton's Completion and Production division, commented on the significance of the award, stating, "This contract win complements our extensive experience in well stimulation and highlights how we execute globally. The combination of our latest technology and our focus on automation and safety is how we maximize value for our customers" [1, 2, 3, 4].
The news of the contract signing was met with a dip in shares for both companies. Halliburton's shares fell by 2.08%, while ConocoPhillips saw a 1.05% decline. The market reaction suggests that investors are closely monitoring the execution and potential benefits of the contract [1, 2, 3, 4].
References:
[1] https://www.worldoil.com/news/2025/8/13/conocophillips-awards-halliburton-multi-year-north-sea-services-contract/
[2] https://egyptoil-gas.com/news/halliburton-to-provide-well-simulation-services-to-conocophillips-for-improving-operation-efficiency/
[3] https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20250813932756/en/ConocoPhillips-Awards-Halliburton-Multi-Year-Well-Stimulation-Services-Contract-in-the-North-Sea
[4] https://oceannews.com/news/energy/conocophillips-awards-halliburton-multi-year-well-stimulation-services-contract-in-the-north-sea/
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