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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: September 26, 2002
HALLIBURTON ENERGY SERVICES GROUP AWARDED SHELL GLOBAL AGREEMENT
Houston, Texas - Halliburton B.V., The Netherlands, a business unit of Halliburton Energy Services Group (NYSE: HAL), has been awarded a two year agreement with Shell International Exploration and Production B.V. (SIEP) for the global supply of drill bits and related services. Halliburton's product service line, Security DBS, will supply Shell with roller cone and fixed cutter drill bits which is expected to account for approximately US $15 million per year.
"This agreement is one of a number of global agreements Halliburton has been awarded by Shell. We believe that the global agreements are mutually beneficial to both Halliburton and Shell in that we can work closely together to deliver the best tools, services and technology for each Operating Unit's specific requirements, while working under one central agreement," said Peter Bernard, vice president Halliburton Energy Services Group.
"After extensive review of the technical and commercial value for all bidders, Shell selected Security DBS because of their competitive edge supported by significant investment in drill bit technology and expert personnel. We believe they have the commitment to deliver improved performance for Shell globally," said Jeff Prestwich, the BLC manager, SIEP.
This agreement enables any Shell Operating Unit across the world to use the Halliburton Security DBS drill bit technology. To date, Shell companies in Australia, Brunei, Nigeria, The Netherlands, the United Kingdom and the United States have taken advantage of the agreement, and roll-out is planned to operating units in many other countries.
Halliburton's Energy Services Group delivers real-time systems, technologies, and services to the upstream oil and gas industry. The depth and breadth of the Energy Services Group's integrated products, services, and solutions allows its customers to more efficiently, find, develop, and produce oil and gas reservoirs.
Halliburton, founded in 1919, is one of the world's largest providers of products and services to the petroleum and energy industries. The company serves its customers with a broad range of products and services through its Energy Services Group and Engineering and Construction Group business segments. The company's World Wide Web site can be accessed at www.halliburton.com.
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Beverly Scippa
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Halliburton Public Relations - Houston
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Halliburton Public Relations - Aberdeen
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