HOUSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sep. 15, 2009--
Halliburton (NYSE:HAL) has been awarded a contract by Shell to deliver
fluid services on one deepwater rig and one tension leg platform (TLP)
in the Gulf of Mexico. Work began in the third quarter of 2009 and
includes the delivery of clay-free, high-performance fluid systems that
are engineered to address deepwater challenges through improved control
of downhole pressures and cold-temperature rheology.
“Halliburton is pleased to have been awarded this contract by Shell,”
said Jeff Miller, vice president of Baroid, a Halliburton product
service line. “It highlights the strength of our technical professionals
and our ability to systematically deliver engineered fluid solutions
that are customized to maximize wellbore value.”
About Halliburton
Founded in 1919, Halliburton is one of the world’s largest providers of
products and services to the energy industry. With more than 50,000
employees in approximately 70 countries, the company serves the upstream
oil and gas industry throughout the life cycle of the reservoir – from
locating hydrocarbons and managing geological data, to drilling and
formation evaluation, well construction and completion, and optimizing
production through the life of the field. Visit the company’s Web site
at www.halliburton.com.
Source: Halliburton
Halliburton
Public Relations
Brad Baethe, +1-281-575-3197
brad.baethe@halliburton.com
