Schlumberger Plummets 1.52 as $320M Volume Ranks 314th Amid OPEC+ Output Hike and AI Partnership with ADNOC

On August 11, 2025, Schlumberger (SLB) closed with a 1.52% decline, trading a volume of $0.32 billion, ranking 314th in market activity. The stock's performance reflects broader market dynamics impacting the energy sector, including evolving crude price expectations and industry-specific developments.

Recent industry news highlights key factors influencing Schlumberger’s operations. A partnership between SLB and AIQ to enhance ADNOC’s energy efficiency through agentic AI underscores the company’s strategic focus on digital transformation. Meanwhile, global crude prices remain under pressure, with OPEC+ agreeing to increase production by 547,000 bbl/d in September, potentially dampening near-term pricing. Geopolitical tensions, including Ukraine’s drone strikes on Russian oil facilities, have added volatility to the energy market, though the impact on Schlumberger’s services remains indirect.

Infrastructure and regulatory developments also shape the landscape. The U.S. and EU’s 15% tariff deal, aimed at averting a trade war, has stabilized some market nerves, though broader tariff adjustments, such as Trump’s 50% increase on Indian goods, highlight ongoing uncertainties. Additionally, U.S. LNG export capacity expansions and strategic energy purchases by the EU signal sustained demand for energy infrastructure, a core segment for Schlumberger’s services.

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