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HALLIBURTON CO
Halliburton provides products and services to the energy industry, serving major, national and independent oil and natural gas producers. Its work spans the reservoir lifecycle, from locating hydrocarbons and managing geological data to drilling, well construction and completion, and production optimization. Halliburton operates in more than 70 countries and is headquartered in Houston, Texas. The company has two operating segments. Completion and Production provides cementing, stimulation, specialty chemicals, intervention, pressure control, artificial lift, and completion products and services. Drilling and Evaluation provides field and reservoir modeling, drilling, fluids, evaluation, and wellbore placement solutions. Its offerings include drilling fluids and bits, integrated project management, Landmark digital services, directional drilling, well testing, subsea systems, wireline, and perforating. Halliburton makes money by selling services and products to energy-industry customers through its service and sales organizations.
Indonesia signed an upstream oil and gas partnership with Halliburton Worldwide Ltd. during ADIPEC 2026, aiming to attract international investment and technology. The agreement follows a February 2026 US trade deal worth $15B. Indonesia projects a decade-high upstream investment of $17.87B in 2026, up from $14.9B in 2025, to boost production and energy security.
ADIPEC 2026 in Abu Dhabi focuses on energy security, AI, and investment, with 2,250 exhibitors and 239,000 visitors. Key themes include AI in energy operations, LNG, and low-carbon tech. Companies like BP, Siemens, and ADNOC announced deals, including a 5-year LNG supply agreement. Nigeria's oil production increased by 600,000 barrels per day. The event emphasizes downstream industries and investment opportunities in the Middle East's energy sector.
Egypt's petroleum minister met with executives from Baker Hughes, Halliburton, and United Energy Group to discuss boosting domestic oil and gas production. Topics included exploration, technology, and potential pilot projects, but no contracts were signed.
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Indonesia signed an upstream oil and gas partnership with Halliburton Worldwide Ltd. during ADIPEC 2026, aiming to attract international investment and technology. The agreement follows a February 2026 US trade deal worth $15B. Indonesia projects a decade-high upstream investment of $17.87B in 2026, up from $14.9B in 2025, to boost production and energy security.
ADIPEC 2026 in Abu Dhabi focuses on energy security, AI, and investment, with 2,250 exhibitors and 239,000 visitors. Key themes include AI in energy operations, LNG, and low-carbon tech. Companies like BP, Siemens, and ADNOC announced deals, including a 5-year LNG supply agreement. Nigeria's oil production increased by 600,000 barrels per day. The event emphasizes downstream industries and investment opportunities in the Middle East's energy sector.
Egypt's petroleum minister met with executives from Baker Hughes, Halliburton, and United Energy Group to discuss boosting domestic oil and gas production. Topics included exploration, technology, and potential pilot projects, but no contracts were signed.
Diplomatic efforts between the U.S. and Iran are in focus for the oil market. Marathon Petroleum (MPC) reported Q3 net income of $7.4B, Chevron (CVX) reported $9.9B, Valero (VLO) reported $6.8B, and Cheniere (LNG) raised its 2026 EBITDA guidance. Brent crude fluctuated, with the EIA forecasting $105/bbl for Q4. U.S. fuel prices remain high, with gasoline at $4.153/gallon and diesel at $6.292/gallon.
Halliburton (HAL) launched Agile Asset Management, an AI-based platform for oil and gas investment evaluation, co-developed with Aker BP. The goal is to reduce time to first oil by 50%. No sales or adoption data were disclosed.
The S&P 500 energy index dropped 2.1% as crude oil prices fell 6.2% (Brent) and 6.5% (WTI) due to Middle East peace talks. Energy companies like ExxonMobil (XOM) and Chevron (CVX) declined 2.4% and 2%, respectively. Other energy stocks also saw losses, with Valero Energy (VLO) down 3.9% and Halliburton (HAL) down 2.5%.
Halliburton acquired Keystone AS, a Norway-based software firm specializing in digital well planning and execution. The deal strengthens Halliburton Landmark's drilling and completion portfolio with AI-native digital workflows, connecting planning to rig execution. Keystone's products include SmartHUB, OPEN, and RMS, complementing Halliburton's existing solutions like Digital Well Program and Agile Asset Management.
Stifel reiterated a Buy rating on Halliburton (HAL) with a $43 price target, citing technology investments and undervaluation. The company reported Q3 revenue of $5.7B, up 1.8% YoY, with strong international growth. Freedom Broker and TD Cowen also upgraded their ratings and targets, highlighting global demand and cost management.
Halliburton's net income rose to $1.412B in the first nine months of 2026, up from $694M in 2025. Operating cash flow fell 16.8% to $1.465B, while capital expenditures dropped 24.4% to $693M. Free cash flow decreased 3.6% to $947M. The company is a major energy industry service provider.
Eni awarded $1.8B in contracts for a Mediterranean gas project. Baker Hughes, McDermott, Halliburton, TechnipFMC, Oceaneering, Saipem, China Merchants, and Petrojet are involved. The project, costing up to $3B, aims to start operations between late 2026 and early 2027, marking Cyprus as a natural gas exporter.