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Halliburton Company (NYSE: HAL) generates a steady flow of news as one of the world’s leading providers of products and services to the energy industry. Founded in 1919, the company regularly issues updates on its operations, technology developments, financial performance, and corporate governance. This news page aggregates those disclosures so readers can follow how Halliburton’s energy services and technology activities evolve over time.
Visitors can expect earnings announcements and conference call details, such as quarterly results furnished on Form 8-K and related press releases that discuss segment performance in Completion and Production and Drilling and Evaluation, regional trends, and capital allocation actions like share repurchases and dividends. Halliburton also publishes news on dividend declarations, highlighting decisions by its board of directors regarding cash returns to shareholders.
Halliburton’s news flow includes technology and contract wins, for example, deepwater framework agreements using ROCS umbilical-less control systems, multi-year stimulation and intelligent completion contracts with Petrobras in Brazil, and awards related to carbon capture and storage projects in northeast England. The company also reports on digital and automation launches such as LOGIX automated geosteering, the Summit Knowledge digital ecosystem, and the Turing electro-hydraulic control system for SmartWell intelligent completions.
Corporate and governance updates appear frequently, including leadership appointments for roles like Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, presidents for the Eastern and Western Hemispheres, and new board members. Halliburton also issues releases on collaborations and investments, such as its strategic collaboration with VoltaGrid and its disclosed minority interest in Voltagrid to support distributed power solutions for data centers. Investors, analysts, and industry observers can use this page to monitor these developments and revisit prior announcements.
Halliburton Company (NYSE: HAL) held its annual shareholder meeting on May 18, 2022, in Houston, Texas. All eleven board nominees were elected, and KPMG LLP was ratified as the independent public accountants for 2022. However, an advisory resolution on executive compensation did not receive shareholder approval. Following the meeting, the board declared a second-quarter dividend of $0.12 per share, payable on June 22, 2022, to shareholders of record by June 1, 2022. The company emphasizes its commitment to performance-driven compensation and shareholder engagement.
Halliburton Company (NYSE: HAL) has announced significant executive leadership changes. Lance Loeffler, previously CFO, will now become Senior Vice President for the Middle East North Africa (MENA) region. Eric Carre, who has over 30 years of experience at Halliburton, will take over as CFO. Chairman Jeff Miller emphasized the continuity in financial strategy despite the changes, highlighting Carre's operational experience and established relationships within the company. This transition aims to bolster leadership and operational strengths within the organization.
Halliburton Company (NYSE: HAL) reported a net income of $263 million, or $0.29 per diluted share, for Q1 2022, up from $170 million, or $0.19 per diluted share, in Q1 2021. Total revenue rose to $4.3 billion, a 24% increase from $3.5 billion. Adjusted net income was $314 million ($0.35 per share), and adjusted operating income was $533 million. The Completion and Production segment saw a revenue increase of 26%, while Drilling and Evaluation grew by 22%. Halliburton faced a $22 million pre-tax charge due to asset write-downs in Ukraine and a $42 million loss from debt redemption.
Halliburton Company (NYSE: HAL) announced a collaboration with Energean to conduct a carbon storage potential study for the Prinos basin in Greece. The study will involve long-term plume modeling and a conceptual development plan using Halliburton's DecisionSpace 365® cloud applications. This partnership marks the first end-to-end carbon capture and storage evaluation collaboration between an operator and energy service provider in Europe. The project could accommodate emissions equivalent to the Greek manufacturing sector for a decade starting 2025, demonstrating a commitment to energy transition.
Halliburton Company (NYSE: HAL) announced the immediate suspension of business operations in Russia due to complying with sanctions against state-owned customers. The company halted shipments of specific sanctioned parts and has no active joint ventures in the region. CEO Jeff Miller emphasized the importance of employee safety and compliance with sanctions, while acknowledging the tragic impact of the Ukraine war on employees and their families.
Halliburton Labs announces the addition of three companies—Chemergy, EVA, and Novamera—to its industrial scaling program aimed at advancing cleaner energy solutions. The selected companies will benefit from Halliburton Labs' technical expertise, industrial capabilities, and global network. Chemergy focuses on converting waste into green hydrogen, EVA develops drone infrastructure for global operations, and Novamera specializes in sustainable mining technologies. Halliburton Labs aims to accelerate these companies by providing mentorship and resources to achieve strategic milestones efficiently.
Halliburton Company (NYSE: HAL) announced the contract awarded by Petrobel, a joint venture of ENI and the Egyptian General Petroleum Corporation, to implement the iEnergy® Stack. This cloud solution aims to enhance digital transformation and streamline petrotechnical software applications, thereby reducing total ownership costs. The iEnergy® Stack is built to accelerate workflows with large datasets and supports collaborative exploration and production (E&P) processes. The initiative marks a significant step in Petrobel's journey towards improved efficiency.
Halliburton Company (NYSE: HAL) will hold a conference call on April 19, 2022, at 8:00 AM CT to discuss its Q1 2022 financial results. The earnings press release will be available on the company’s website before the call. Investors can pre-register for the call to obtain dial-in details. A replay will be available on the website until April 26, 2022, along with a telephone replay option. Halliburton continues to provide essential services to the energy industry globally.
Halliburton Company (NYSE: HAL) has inaugurated its first chemical reaction plant in Saudi Arabia, enhancing its manufacturing capabilities in the region. This facility will produce a wide range of specialty chemicals for the oil and gas industry and other sectors, supporting Halliburton’s commitment of over $1 billion to Saudi Arabia over the past decade. The plant aims to boost local supply chain partnerships and advance research in oilfield stimulation and industrial water treatment, further integrating Halliburton into the Kingdom's downstream initiatives.
Halliburton Company (NYSE: HAL) will hold its annual meeting of shareholders on May 18, 2022, at 9:00 a.m. Central Daylight Time at its headquarters in Houston, Texas. The record date to determine shareholders eligible to vote is set for March 21, 2022. Established in 1919, Halliburton is a leading provider of energy industry products and services, employing around 40,000 people across 70 countries.