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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 has announced the successful deployment of Landmark’s Digital Well Program® for BP’s Well Design Optimizer. This solution automates the well planning process, enhancing design optimization for placement and production. The Digital Well Program integrates planning and design into a single platform, streamlining workflows and increasing efficiency. The project aims to significantly reduce planning time and design cycles, ultimately improving well design accuracy and delivery.
Halliburton Company (NYSE: HAL) reported a net income of $236 million for Q3 2021, equating to $0.26 per diluted share, consistent with Q2 2021. Adjusted net income was $248 million, or $0.28 per diluted share. Total revenues reached $3.9 billion, up from $3.7 billion in Q2 2021. Operating income rose to $446 million. Notably, free cash flow increased to $469 million, with a cash balance of $2.6 billion. The company's strategic positioning aims to benefit from global commodity tightness, supported by improved operational metrics across its divisions.
Halliburton (NYSE: HAL) has secured an integrated services contract to undertake a drilling campaign for Energean in the Eastern Mediterranean, encompassing three firm and two optional wells. This collaboration follows a successful previous campaign in the Karish gas fields. Halliburton will provide a range of services including project management, directional drilling, and completion services, leveraging advanced technologies like StrataXaminer™ and iCruise®. This partnership aims to optimize well delivery and enhance production capabilities.
Halliburton Company (NYSE: HAL) announced that its Chairman, President, and CEO, Jeff Miller, will present at the 2021 Barclays CEO Energy-Power Conference on September 8, 2021, at 8:00 AM Eastern Time. Interested parties can tune in to the live presentation via webcast at www.halliburton.com. A replay will be available for twelve months post-event. Founded in 1919, Halliburton is a leading provider of energy services globally, operating in over 70 countries with approximately 40,000 employees.
Halliburton Company (NYSE: HAL) will hold a conference call on October 19, 2021, at 8:00 AM CT to discuss its Q3 2021 financial results. A press release detailing the earnings will be issued before the call, available on Halliburton's website. Participants can pre-register for the call to obtain dialing details. A replay will be accessible until October 26, 2021, via the website and by phone using passcode 5859585.
Halliburton Company (NYSE: HAL) has declared a third quarter dividend of $0.045 per share on its common stock. The dividend payment will be made on September 22, 2021, to shareholders of record as of the close of business on September 1, 2021. This reflects Halliburton's ongoing commitment to returning value to its shareholders amidst its operations as a major provider in the energy sector.
Halliburton Company (NYSE: HAL) announced the successful implementation of its SmartFleet™ intelligent fracturing system in the Permian Basin, which improves subsurface fracture placement and overall completion execution. Key benefits include a 30% improvement in cluster uniformity, 25% reduction in completion costs, and up to 20% uplift in production. This technology enables real-time control and insights into fracture performance, allowing operators to optimize completions based on dynamic reservoir behavior.
Halliburton Company (NYSE: HAL) and VoltaGrid LLC have successfully deployed an advanced electric fracturing solution under a multi-year contract with Chesapeake Energy Corporation (NASDAQ: CHK). This project, featuring Halliburton's Zeus™ 5,000 horsepower electric pumping unit, aims to reduce emissions by 32% using VoltaGrid's power generation system. The Zeus unit provides 40% higher performance than conventional pumps, delivering over 22 barrels per minute. Chesapeake can now track emissions in real time, enhancing fuel efficiency across operations.
Halliburton Company (NYSE: HAL) reported a net income of $227 million, or $0.26 per diluted share, for Q2 2021, up from $170 million in Q1 2021. Total revenue increased to $3.7 billion, a 7% sequential rise. Operating income grew 17% to $434 million. The Completion and Production division saw revenue rise to $2 billion, driven by increased activity in North America, while the Drilling and Evaluation division reported $1.7 billion in revenue. Halliburton's strategic growth is evident as both divisions are expected to benefit from a multi-year upcycle in demand.
Halliburton Company (NYSE: HAL) has signed a three-year contract with Petrofac to implement the Digital Well Program, a DecisionSpace 365 cloud application aimed at automating drilling, completions, and engineering processes. This innovative program leverages artificial intelligence and machine learning to enhance Petrofac's well engineering services, aligning with their digital strategy to minimize non-productive time and improve efficiency. The collaboration is expected to deliver unique value to customers by integrating well engineering and productivity tools within the cloud.