SLB vykázala ve 2. čtvrtletí tržby ve výši 9 miliard USD, mezičtvrtletně o 3 % vyšší, a upravený EPS činil 0,55 USD. Růst mimo Blízký východ kompenzoval 13% pokles tržeb v regionu.
AI’s Power Crunch Fuels a Pivot for These 2 Oilfield StocksSLB NYSE: SLB reported second-quarter revenue of $9 billion, up 3% sequentially, as growth in Latin America, Europe and Africa, U.S. land and Asia more than offset disruptions in the Middle East. Adjusted earnings per share were $0.55, up $0.03 from the prior quarter but down $0.19 from a year earlier, according to Chief Financial Officer Stephane Biguet.
The company said Middle East revenue declined 13% sequentially to $1.66 billion amid conflict-related operational disruptions. SLB took temporary cost actions to limit the earnings impact, and Biguet said the resulting effect on earnings per share was slightly below the low end of the company’s previously indicated $0.06 to $0.08 range.
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MarketBeat Week in Review – 05/04 - 05/08Despite those disruptions, SLB said its pre-tax segment operating margin increased 49 basis points sequentially and adjusted EBITDA margin rose 83 basis points.
Production Systems and Digital Lead Growth Chief Executive Officer Olivier Le Peuch said growth outside the Middle East was broad-based, supported by higher offshore activity in Brazil, Guyana, Mexico, Scandinavia, Nigeria, China, Indonesia, India and Australia. U.S. land activity also improved, with higher demand for production chemicals, artificial lift and valves.
SLB’s Tough Quarter Masks a Powerful Long-Term ShiftProduction Systems was the company’s largest division in the quarter, with revenue rising 7% sequentially to $3.8 billion. The increase was driven by OneSubsea, artificial lift, valves, surface production systems and completions. Pre-tax operating margin improved 138 basis points to 15.5%, aided by better profitability in OneSubsea and artificial lift, as well as contributions from ChampionX’s Production Chemicals and Artificial Lift businesses.
Le Peuch said Production Systems adjusted EBITDA margins returned to above 20%. He added that ChampionX delivered sequential margin expansion for a third consecutive quarter despite inflation in chemicals.
Digital revenue increased 9% sequentially to $697 million, while pre-tax operating margin rose 683 basis points to 27.8%. Digital adjusted EBITDA margin reached 34.7%, up 860 basis points sequentially, driven by exploration data licenses and transfer fees in Brazil and Indonesia, along with improved profitability in digital operations, platforms and applications. SLB said digital annual recurring revenue increased 15% year over year.
Reservoir Performance revenue declined 2% sequentially to $1.6 billion, and Well Construction revenue also fell 2% to $2.7 billion, primarily because of Middle East disruptions. Well Construction margin was essentially flat as lower profitability in the Middle East was offset by improved profitability in North America and Latin America.
Middle East Recovery Remains Uneven Management said activity resumed in several Middle Eastern countries during the quarter, though operations in Iraq remained constrained by security concerns. Le Peuch said recovery will vary by country, customer and operating environment, and a return to full activity will take time.
During the question-and-answer session, Le Peuch said customer engagement had increased as operators plan to restore shut-in wells, expand capacity and deploy production-recovery solutions. He said activity had been restored and was strengthening in the United Arab Emirates, Qatar and, to some extent, Saudi Arabia, while Iraq remained more constrained.
SLB expects initial recovery work to include well intervention, production chemicals, coiled tubing and other ChampionX-related production and recovery offerings. Management also said the disruption could accelerate interest in digital tools to optimize existing wells and operations.
For the third quarter, SLB’s base case assumes a gradual Middle East recovery and calls for global sequential revenue growth of 3% to 4%, with approximately 75 basis points of adjusted EBITDA margin expansion. Core-division revenue is expected to rise in the low- to mid-single digits, while Digital revenue is projected to increase in the low single digits.
The company also outlined a downside scenario in which renewed escalation prevents remobilization efforts and leaves Middle East revenue flat sequentially. In that case, third-quarter revenue would be about $150 million below its base case and adjusted EBITDA would face an approximately $75 million headwind, primarily in Well Construction and Reservoir Performance.
Deepwater Activity and Fourth-Quarter Outlook Le Peuch said the market is beginning to show characteristics of an upcycle, citing the need to replenish inventories and strategic reserves, diversify supply, develop domestic resources and rebuild spare capacity. He said third-party reports indicate final investment decisions for long-cycle projects could increase about 30% year over year in 2026.
SLB expects stronger exploration spending and deepwater capital investment during the second half of 2026, led by Africa, with a more meaningful impact in 2027 across Latin America, the Mediterranean and Asia. Management also highlighted continued activity in Brazil, Guyana, Suriname, the North Sea and the Gulf of America.
The company reiterated its ambition for OneSubsea bookings to reach $9 billion over two years. Le Peuch said SLB is expanding its subsea portfolio, including trees, manifolds, umbilicals, processing and boosting solutions, while pursuing life-of-field service capabilities and alliances with customers and partners.
For the fourth quarter, SLB expects Middle East revenue of $2.1 billion to $2.2 billion, or roughly 95% of the level achieved in the fourth quarter of 2025. Assuming that recovery, continued deepwater momentum and typical year-end Digital product sales, the company expects fourth-quarter revenue to exceed $10 billion, representing about 5% year-over-year growth. Adjusted EBITDA margin is expected to be about 24%.
Data Center Business Expands SLB said its data center solutions revenue grew 33% sequentially and 80% year over year. The business added hyperscaler customers and expanded from equipment manufacturing into data center design, engineering and system integration.
Le Peuch said SLB uses off-site fabrication to produce modular equipment for server infrastructure and cooling systems, aiming to provide customers with shorter delivery times and scalable deployment. The company said its backlog is already sufficient to support an annualized revenue run rate exceeding $2 billion by the end of 2027.
Biguet said the data center business is not currently accretive to SLB’s overall margins, but it is accretive to revenue and earnings growth and has strong free-cash-flow characteristics because of its capital-light business model and contract terms.
SLB generated $1.4 billion in cash flow from operations and $716 million in free cash flow during the quarter. It ended the period with net debt of $8.7 billion, repurchased $648 million of stock, and maintained its full-year target to return more than $4 billion to shareholders through dividends and buybacks.
About SLB (NYSE:SLB)SLB NYSE: SLB, historically known as Schlumberger, is a leading global provider of technology, integrated project management and information solutions for the energy industry. Founded by Conrad and Marcel Schlumberger in 1926, the company develops and supplies products and services used across the exploration, drilling, completion and production phases of oil and gas development. Its offerings are intended to help operators characterize reservoirs, drill and complete wells, optimize production and manage field operations throughout the asset lifecycle.
SLB's product and service portfolio spans reservoir characterization and well testing, wireline and logging services, directional drilling and drilling tools, well construction and completion technologies, production systems, and subsea equipment.
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SLB za 2. čtvrtletí překonal odhad zisku: upravený zisk byl 55 centů na akcii proti očekávaným 51 centům. Tržby vzrostly na 8,97 miliardy USD, hlavně díky 36% růstu v Severní Americe.
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July 24 (Reuters) - SLB (SLB.N), opens new tab beat expectations for second-quarter profit on Friday, as resilient demand across key markets helped the top U.S. oilfield services firm ride out weakness in the Middle East due to the Iran war, sending its shares up 2% before the bell.
Frequent flare-ups in the war, now in its fifth month, have kept a crucial oil-producing region on edge, with Iran now seeking to shut the Bab el-Mandeb gateway to the Red Sea after choking off shipping through the Strait of Hormuz.
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The Middle East is SLB's biggest market, accounting for 34% of total revenue in 2025, and the company had warned of a 6 to 8 cents per share hit in the second quarter due to the disruptions.
Revenue from the Middle East and Asia dropped 14% to $2.57 billion during the quarter, driven by lower activity and operational disruptions associated with the conflict.
"While activity began to recover in certain countries during the second quarter, the timing of a full recovery remains uncertain and will depend on a durable resolution of the conflict," CEO Olivier Le Peuch said, adding a return to full production capacity is expected to take time.
Still, total revenue during the quarter climbed to $8.97 billion, driven by a 36% jump in North America.
Growth in the region was supported by higher offshore activity, a rebound in U.S. shale oil and gas drilling activity, as well as strong demand for production and recovery solutions, the company said.
Earlier this week, rival Halliburton (HAL.N), opens new tab, which also beat expectations for quarterly profit, said activity in North America will continue to recover with more rigs being added and previously idle equipment put back to work.
The North American oil and gas rig count was 704 during the second quarter, compared with 699 during the same period a year earlier, according to a survey by Baker Hughes.
SLB posted an adjusted profit of 55 cents per share for the three months ended June 30, compared with analysts' estimate of 51 cents, according to data compiled by LSEG.
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SLB N.V. (NYSE:SLB) will release its second quarter earnings report before the opening bell on Friday, July 24.
Analysts expect the Houston, Texas-based company to report quarterly earnings of 52 cents per share, down from 74 cents per share in the year-ago period. The consensus estimate for SLB quarterly revenue is $8.68 billion. It reported $8.55 billion last year, according to Benzinga Pro.
On July 14, SLB announced an agreement with Liberty Energy Inc. (NYSE:LBRT) to form a strategic alliance for data center infrastructure and power.
SLB shares fell 0.9% to close at $47.22 on Thursday.
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SLB má 24. července před otevřením trhu oznámit výsledky za 2. čtvrtletí; tržby mají vzrůst o 1,9 % na 8,71 miliardy USD. Vyšší ceny ropy mohly podpořit těžební aktivitu.
Key Takeaways SLB is scheduled to report second-quarter 2026 results on July 24 before the opening bell.SLB's second-quarter revenues are projected to increase 1.9% year over year to $8.71 billion.Higher year-over-year oil prices likely supported drilling activity during the June-end quarter. SLB (SLB - Free Report) is set to report second-quarter 2026 results on July 24, 2026, before the opening bell.
In the last reported quarter, its adjusted earnings of 52 cents per share topped the Zacks Consensus Estimate of 51 cents, primarily driven by a revenue increase in the Digital segment and contributions from the ChampionX acquisition. However, operational disruptions due to the Middle East conflict affected the Reservoir Performance and the Well Construction segments.
The company beat the Zacks Consensus Estimate for earnings in each of the trailing four quarters, delivering an average surprise of 3.32%. This is depicted in the graph below:
Estimate Trend for SLBThe Zacks Consensus Estimate for second-quarter earnings per share of 51 cents has seen downward revisions in the past seven days. The estimated figure indicates a 31.1% decline from the prior-year reported figure.
The Zacks Consensus Estimate for revenues is pegged at $8.71 billion, indicating an increase of 1.9% from the year-ago recorded figure.
Factors to Consider for SLB's Q2 ResultsSLB is a prominent name in the oilfield services industry, providing a comprehensive range of services to the oil and gas industry. As an oilfield services provider, SLB’s business model is highly exposed to commodity price volatility.
According to data from the U.S. Energy Information Administration (“EIA”), the Cushing, OK, WTI Spot Price per barrel averaged $100.32, $102.13 and $84.81 in April, May and June, respectively, significantly higher than the $63.54, $62.17 and $68.17 recorded in the same period of 2025. This significant year-over-year improvement in oil prices is likely to have increased the pace of drilling activity, creating potential tailwinds for SLB's performance in the June-end quarter.
Earnings Whispers for SLBOur proven model does not conclusively predict an earnings beat for SLB this time around. The combination of a positive Earnings ESP and a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy), 2 (Buy) or 3 (Hold) increases the chances of an earnings beat. However, that is not the case here, as you will see below.
Earnings ESP of SLB: SLB has an Earnings ESP of -1.96%. You can uncover the best stocks to buy or sell before they are reported with our Earnings ESP Filter.
SLB'S Zacks Rank: SLB currently carries a Zacks Rank #4 (Sell).
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NOV Inc. (NOV - Free Report) has an Earnings ESP of +19.69% and currently has a Zacks Rank of 2. You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank stocks here.
NOV is scheduled to release second-quarter 2026 earnings on July 28, 2026. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for NOV’s earnings is pegged at 16 cents per share, indicating a 44.8% decline from the prior-year reported figure.
Cactus, Inc. (WHD - Free Report) has an Earnings ESP of +7.04% and carries a Zacks Rank of 2 at present. Cactus is scheduled to release second-quarter 2026 earnings on July 29.
The Zacks Consensus Estimate for WHD’s earnings is pegged at 71 cents per share, suggesting a 7.6% improvement from the prior-year reported figure.
HF Sinclair Corporation (DINO - Free Report) has an Earnings ESP of +11.69% and a Zacks Rank of 2. HF Sinclair is scheduled to release second-quarter 2026 earnings on July 28.
The Zacks Consensus Estimate for DINO’s earnings is pegged at $3.93 per share, suggesting a 131.2% increase from the prior-year reported figure.
SLB koupila technologii VIEC od Sulzeru, aby zlepšila oddělování ropy a vody a zvýšila výtěžnost uhlovodíků ze starých ložisek. Technologie dokáže snížit obsah vody pod 1 % v jednom kroku.
Key Takeaways SLB acquires Sulzer's VIEC technology to enhance oil-water separation and hydrocarbon recovery.VIEC can reduce water content to below 1% in a single treatment stage without major facility upgrades.The acquisition strengthens SLB's production technologies portfolio and future cash flows. SLB N.V. (SLB - Free Report) has acquired Sulzer's Vessel Internal Electrostatic Coalescer (VIEC) technology, strengthening its production optimization portfolio. The move has enhanced SLB’s ability to help oil and gas operators maximize hydrocarbon recovery from aging assets. The acquisition expands SLB's production technologies business at a time when producers are increasingly focused on improving output from existing fields rather than pursuing costly new developments.
As mature oil fields produce higher volumes of water over time, efficient oil-water separation has become essential for maintaining production and controlling operating costs. VIEC technology addresses this challenge by improving oil-water separation through high-frequency electrostatic fields that destabilize emulsions inside separator vessels.
The system can reduce water content to below 1% in a single treatment stage, enabling higher hydrocarbon recovery, greater processing capacity and lower treatment costs. The technology can be installed in both new and existing facilities without major infrastructure modifications, offering operators a cost-effective solution to optimize production across onshore and offshore assets.
The acquisition advances SLB’s strategy of expanding its higher-value production and recovery technology portfolio. By integrating VIEC, SLB broadens its production optimization capabilities, unlocking new avenues for equipment sales, retrofits and long-term service contracts. As global operators increasingly prioritize extending the life of mature assets under disciplined capital spending, demand for production-enhancing technologies is expected to grow. By expanding its differentiated technology portfolio, SLB is well-positioned to capture the growing demand and strengthen its business model with enhanced investor appeal.
SLB currently carries a Zacks Rank #4 (Sell).
Some better-ranked stocks in the energy sector are NOV Inc. (NOV - Free Report) , Natural Gas Services Group, Inc. (NGS - Free Report) and National Energy Services Reunited Corp. (NESR - Free Report) . NOV currently carries a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy), while NESR and NGS sport a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) each. You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank stocks here.
NOV is a global provider of equipment, technologies and services for the oil and gas drilling and production industries, operating across 548 locations on six continents. In the first quarter of 2026, the company achieved record profits from its subsea flexible pipe and process systems businesses, reflecting strong demand in offshore energy markets. NOV reported record bookings in the first quarter of 2026 for its composite solutions business and maintains a strong subsea flexible pipe backlog extending through 2028, providing long-term revenue visibility.
Headquartered in Southlake, TX, Natural Gas Services Group manufactures, fabricates, sells, rents and services natural gas compressors to enhance well production, alongside manufacturing flare and ignition systems used in production facilities. In June 2026, the company significantly expanded its operational footprint in the Permian Basin and Eagle Ford regions by acquiring Flatrock Compression Holdings. This strategic acquisition expanded NGS’s fleet of large-horsepower and electric-driven compression solutions, broadened its customer base and immediately boosted key financial metrics.
National Energy Services Reunited delivers integrated drilling and reservoir services across the Middle East, North Africa and Asia-Pacific, helping producers maximize output and efficiency. With rising global demand for electricity fueling a shift toward natural gas, NESR is well-positioned to capitalize on growing upstream energy investments.
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CompaniesJuly 14 (Reuters) - SLB (SLB.N), opens new tab said on Tuesday it has partnered with Liberty Energy (LBRT.N), opens new tab to supply modular parts and power to data centers, as the oilfield services firms look to tap surging demand from the AI boom.
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Under the deal, SLB said it would design and supply modular and prefabricated components for data center projects, while Liberty will provide natural gas-fired power generation.
The deal reflects a broader push by oilfield contractors to supply power equipment, turbines and data solutions.
SLB is already a design partner for modular AI data centers built on Nvidia (NVDA.O), opens new tab technology, and is working with the U.S. chip firm to create a platform, AI Factory for Energy, to help oil and gas producers and power companies apply AI to vast troves of operational data.
SLB has shipped more than 1.3 GW of prefabricated modular data center infrastructure since April 2024 and expects cumulative deliveries to exceed 2 GW globally by year-end. Liberty plans to deploy about 3 GW of power projects by 2029.
SLB sold its North American hydraulic fracturing business to Liberty in 2020.
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SLB prostřednictvím společného podniku OneSubsea získala od Eni velkou zakázku na 94,6 kilometru ocelových umbilicals pro projekt Kutei North Hub v Indonésii. Zakázka patří mezi největší v subsea průmyslu.
Key Takeaways SLB's OneSubsea wins a major umbilical contract for Eni's Kutei North Hub offshore Indonesia.The project includes 94.6 kilometers of steel-tube umbilicals for water depths up to 2,200 meters.SLB will use parallel production lines to shorten delivery times and improve manufacturing efficiency. SLB N.V. (SLB - Free Report) has strengthened its deepwater business by securing a major contract through its OneSubsea joint venture from Eni North Ganal Limited for the Kutei North Hub development offshore East Kalimantan, Indonesia. Eni North Ganal Limited is a subsidiary of Searah Limited, which is a 50/50 joint venture between Eni S.p.A. (E - Free Report) and PETRONAS that focuses on developing upstream oil and gas assets in Southeast Asia.
Under the agreement, OneSubsea will engineer, procure and manufacture 94.6 kilometers of steel-tube umbilicals for water depths of up to 2,200 meters. The steel-tube umbilical system, weighing approximately 6,700 tons, ranks among the largest umbilical contracts awarded in the subsea industry and reinforces SLB's leadership in complex offshore developments.
The project showcases SLB's advanced manufacturing capabilities by combining its Oscilay and planetary production lines, enabling parallel production that shortens delivery timelines while improving manufacturing efficiency. The contract also includes production of a 30-kilometer continuous umbilical, weighing roughly 2,100 tons, designed to withstand pressures of 10,000 psi, highlighting SLB's technical expertise in demanding deepwater environments.
The award strengthens SLB's subsea order backlog while reinforcing its long-term partnership with E. As global energy companies continue investing in offshore natural gas developments to meet rising energy demand, advanced subsea infrastructure remains critical. SLB's technical expertise, manufacturing scale and execution capabilities position the company to capture additional deepwater opportunities, supporting higher cash flow generation. This contract is expected to strengthen SLB's business model and boost investor appeal in the coming years.
SLB currently carries a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold), while Eni has a Zacks Rank #5 (Strong Sell) at present.
Some better-ranked stocks in the energy sector are Cenovus Energy Inc. (CVE - Free Report) and National Energy Services Reunited Corp. (NESR - Free Report) . CVE currently carries a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy) while NESR sports a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy). You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank stocks here.
By leveraging its fully integrated upstream and downstream operations across Canada and the United States, Cenovus consistently generates robust cash flow. To further expand production, CVE is advancing key optimization initiatives at Christina Lake North, Sunrise, West White Rose and Foster Creek.
National Energy Services Reunited delivers integrated drilling and reservoir services across the Middle East, North Africa and Asia-Pacific, helping producers maximize output and efficiency. With the rising global demand for electricity fueling a shift toward natural gas, NESR is well-positioned to capitalize on growing upstream energy investments.
SLB OneSubsea získala od Eni velkou EPC zakázku na 3. fázi hlubokomořského projektu Baleine na Pobřeží slonoviny. Kontrakt pokrývá kompletní subsea systémy pro 13 vrtů.
Integrated subsea production system and local capabilities enable accelerated deepwater development
HOUSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Global energy technology company SLB (NYSE: SLB) announced today that its OneSubsea™ joint venture has been awarded a major multi-well engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) contract by Eni for Phase 3 of the deepwater Baleine project offshore Côte d’Ivoire.
Under the contract, SLB OneSubsea will deliver complete subsea production systems (SPS) for 13 wells, reinforcing its role as a core technology and execution partner on one of the most strategically significant offshore developments currently underway in the region.
The EPC scope includes subsea trees, umbilical, manifolds, multiphase flowmeters and control systems, along with installation, commissioning and life-of-field support. The integrated delivery model is designed to streamline execution and support the project’s fast-track development schedule.
"Baleine Phase 3 brings together scale and execution certainty," said Mads Hjelmeland, chief executive officer of SLB OneSubsea. "Through our subsea production system technology and by leveraging our established local presence, we are supporting Eni’s efforts to advance a complex, deepwater project efficiently while contributing to the long-term development of offshore resources in Côte d’Ivoire."
Project execution will be supported by SLB OneSubsea’s in-country presence and local capabilities, contributing to efficient delivery across the life of the project.
Key points
Eni has awarded SLB OneSubsea a multi-well EPC contract for the Baleine Phase 3 development. The SPS contract covers 13 wells and includes subsea trees, umbilicals, manifolds, flowmeters and control systems, along with installation and commissioning. SLB OneSubsea will execute the project through its established in-country presence and local capabilities, supporting efficient project delivery. About SLB
SLB (NYSE: SLB) is a global technology company that has driven energy innovation for 100 years. With a global footprint in more than 100 countries and employees representing almost twice as many nationalities, we work each day on innovating oil and gas, delivering digital at scale, decarbonizing industries, and developing and scaling new energy systems that accelerate the energy transition. Find out more at SLB.com.
About SLB OneSubsea
SLB OneSubsea is driving the new subsea era that leverages digital and technology innovation to optimize our customers’ oil and gas production, decarbonize subsea operations and unlock the large potential of subsea solutions to accelerate the energy transition. OneSubsea is a joint venture backed by SLB, Aker Solutions and Subsea7 headquartered in Oslo and Houston, with 10,000 employees across the world. Find out more at onesubsea.com.
This press release contains “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the U.S. federal securities laws — that is, statements about the future, not about past events. Such statements often contain words such as “expect,” “may,” “can,” “estimate,” “intend,” “anticipate,” “will,” “potential,” “projected" and other similar words. Forward-looking statements address matters that are, to varying degrees, uncertain, such as forecasts or expectations regarding the deployment of, or anticipated benefits of, SLB’s new technologies and partnerships; and improvements in operating procedures and technology. These statements are subject to risks and uncertainties, including, but not limited to, the inability to recognize intended benefits of SLB’s strategies, initiatives or partnerships; and other risks and uncertainties detailed in SLB’s most recent Forms 10-K, 10-Q and 8-K filed with or furnished to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. If one or more of these or other risks or uncertainties materialize (or the consequences of such a development changes), or should underlying assumptions prove incorrect, actual outcomes may vary materially from those reflected in our forward-looking statements. The forward-looking statements speak only as of the date of this press release, and SLB disclaims any intention or obligation to update publicly or revise such statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.
SLB získala sedmiletou zakázku od Kuwait Oil Company a stala se jejím prvním technologickým partnerem v rámci iniciativy Ahmadi Innovation Valley. Dohoda zahrnuje nasazení AI, IIoT a dalších technologií v těžbě ropy.
Key Takeaways SLB became KOC's first technology partner under the Ahmadi Innovation Valley initiative.SLB will deploy AI, IIoT, reservoir and production technologies under the seven-year agreement.SLB plans to open an innovation center in Kuwait, with operations targeted to begin in 2028. SLB N.V. (SLB - Free Report) has secured a seven-year contract from Kuwait Oil Company (KOC) under the Ahmadi Innovation Valley (AIV) initiative, strengthening its long-term growth prospects in the Middle East. The agreement makes SLB the first contracted technology partner under KOC's flagship innovation program, reinforcing the company's leadership in digital energy technologies and advanced oilfield services.
Under the contract, SLB will collaborate with KOC to develop, evaluate and deploy technologies across artificial intelligence (AI), Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT), reservoir technologies, production optimization, water management and energy transition initiatives.
The award expands a relationship spanning more than 85 years and provides SLB with a long-duration revenue opportunity while strengthening its presence in one of the world's largest oil-producing regions. Beyond technology deployment, SLB plans to establish a dedicated Ahmadi Innovation Valley facility in Kuwait, with construction beginning in 2026 and operations expected to commence in 2028. The new center will support applied research, pilot projects, technology management and knowledge transfer, creating opportunities for future service contracts and strengthening customer relationships.
The contract reflects SLB's focus on growing advanced digital and technology solutions, which generate higher profit margins than standard oilfield services. The agreement also positions the company to benefit from the growing demand for AI-enabled field optimization and automation as energy companies modernize their operations. By becoming KOC's inaugural innovation partner, SLB enhances its Middle East footprint while generating additional cash flow, strengthening its business model and increasing investor appeal.
SLB currently carries a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold).
The business models of players providing equipment and services to energy companies including SLB are dependent on capital spending by the upstream players. Therefore, Weatherford International plc (WFRD - Free Report) , which provides equipment and services to energy companies is benefiting from energy players such as Vista Energy, S.A.B. de C.V. (VIST - Free Report) and Aker BP ASA (AKRBY - Free Report) . Both these companies have upstream operations and are enjoying a favorable pricing environment, with Brent crude oil prices trading above the $70-per-barrel mark, according to oilprice.com.
WFRD, VIST and AKRBY carry a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy) each at present. You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank (Strong Buy) stocks here.
Weatherford leverages its equipment and digital solutions to support oil and gas wells across 75 countries throughout their lifecycles. In the first quarter of 2026, WFRD achieved a major milestone in the U.K. sector by completing the initial deployment of its AlphaV casing system in Liverpool Bay. This historic whipstock installation in the Irish Sea lowered operational costs and delivered significant time savings for the project.
Vista operates 257,000 net acres in Argentina’s prolific Vaca Muerta basin, achieving a 67% year-over-year production growth to 134,741 barrels of oil equivalent per day (Boe/d) in the first quarter of 2026. Supported by this strong performance, VIST increased its full-year production guidance to 143,000 Boe/d.
Aker BP operates key Norwegian Continental Shelf (NCS) hubs like Alvheim, Edvard Grieg/Ivar Aasen, Valhall, Skarv and Ula, and holds a stake in Johan Sverdrup. AKRBY has strengthened its NCS portfolio by securing a 19% interest in high-potential exploration licenses, including Grosbeak, Swisher, Toppand and Rover.
SLB získala od Kuwait Oil Company sedmiletou zakázku v rámci iniciativy Ahmadi Innovation Valley. Dohoda podpoří výzkum, nasazení technologií a digitální inovace včetně AI a IIoT.
Agreement makes SLB the first contracted partner under KOC's flagship innovation initiative
HOUSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Global energy technology company SLB (NYSE: SLB) has been awarded a seven-year contract by Kuwait Oil Company (KOC) under the Ahmadi Innovation Valley (AIV) initiative. The agreement will support applied research, technology deployment and digital innovation programs aligned with Kuwait's long-term energy objectives.
Under the agreement, SLB will work with KOC to evaluate, test and deploy advanced technologies across a range of operational and strategic priorities, including artificial intelligence (AI), industrial internet of things (IIoT) applications, production optimization, reservoir technologies, water management and energy transition initiatives.
Ahmadi Innovation Valley is KOC's flagship innovation initiative that brings together industry, academia and technology providers to address strategic upstream technical challenges.
"Ahmadi Innovation Valley represents an important step in advancing technology leadership across Kuwait's energy sector," said Ahmad Jaber Al-Eidan, chief executive officer, Kuwait Oil Company. "Through collaboration with leading technology partners, we are accelerating technology deployment, strengthening local capabilities and expanding knowledge transfer to support Kuwait's energy industry."
"The energy industry has no shortage of technology. The challenge is deploying it at scale and turning innovation into operational impact," said Olivier Le Peuch, chief executive officer, SLB. "Ahmadi Innovation Valley brings together technology providers, researchers and operational teams to accelerate the evaluation, deployment and scaling of new solutions across KOC's operations. We are proud to contribute our technology, domain expertise and global experience while helping strengthen local capabilities and support the next generation of Kuwaiti talent."
Through the AIV initiative, SLB will support applied research and technology management spanning multiple business lines and technology domains. The initiative provides KOC with a flexible approach to evaluate, pilot and deploy new technologies.
As part of the agreement, SLB plans to establish a dedicated Ahmadi Innovation Valley facility in Kuwait, with construction expected to begin in 2026 and opening planned for 2028.
The award builds on more than 85 years of collaboration between SLB and KOC and marks a significant milestone in the companies' longstanding relationship.
Key Points:
Kuwait Oil Company (KOC) awarded SLB a seven-year contract under the Ahmadi Innovation Valley (AIV) initiative. Through the AIV initiative, SLB will support applied research and technology programs across nearly 100 projects spanning artificial intelligence, industrial internet of things (IIoT) applications, production optimization, reservoir technologies, water management and energy transition initiatives. As part of the agreement, SLB plans to establish a dedicated Ahmadi Innovation Valley facility in Kuwait, with construction expected to begin in 2026 and opening planned for 2028. About SLB
SLB (NYSE: SLB) is a global technology company that has driven energy innovation for 100 years. With a global footprint in more than 100 countries and employees representing almost twice as many nationalities, we work each day on innovating oil and gas, delivering digital at scale, decarbonizing industries, and developing and scaling new energy systems that accelerate the energy transition. Find out more at slb.com.
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SLB chce do roku 2030 téměř zdvojnásobit roční digitální tržby na 2 miliardy USD a očekává, že digitální výdaje v energetice porostou o dalších 10 miliard USD ročně. Firma sází na AI a širší adopci digitálních technologií v energetice.
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CompaniesJune 17 (Reuters) - SLB (SLB.N), opens new tab said on Wednesday that it aims to nearly double its annual digital revenue to $2 billion by 2030, as it expects AI-driven adoption to lift the global digital market to as much as $50 billion by the end of the decade.
At its Digital Investor Day, the oilfield services provider also said it expects annual digital spending to grow by an additional $10 billion by 2030.
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Outlining growth targets for SLB's digital business, CFO Stephane Biguet said, "We see a path to approximately double our current adjusted EBITDA for digital to between $1.8 billion and $2 billion by 2030 with margins expanding to a range of 38% to 42% towards the end of the decade."
Oilfield contractors including SLB are also pursuing growth by providing power equipment, turbines and data solutions to artificial intelligence data centers to tap into the AI infrastructure boom.
AUTOMATION AND AIEnergy companies like SLB are increasingly adopting digital technologies to manage growing volumes of geological, production and infrastructure data as they look to cut costs, improve reliability and reduce emissions.
SLB said it is widening digital adoption by expanding connected equipment and data-led services, with around 35% of its electrical submersible pumps currently connected and monitored, and a target to reach 60% by 2030.
It also aims to increase the use of digital add-ons in formation evaluation operations to 60% from roughly 14%, while boosting autonomous drilling to 25% from about 3% over the same period.
In March, SLB had said it would expand its partnership with Nvidia (NVDA.O), opens new tab to develop AI infrastructure and models for the energy sector.
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SLB spustila Digital Marketplace s asi 200 AI, softwarovými a digitálními řešeními od sebe i více než 30 partnerů. Platforma má podpořit přijetí Delfi, Lumi a Tela a rozšířit tržby mimo tradiční služby v ropných polích.
Key Takeaways SLB's new Digital Marketplace provides access to about 200 AI, software and digital solutions.The platform brings together certified offerings from SLB and more than 30 partners in a single ecosystem.The launch supports the adoption of the Delfi, Lumi and Tela platforms while expanding SLB's revenue streams. SLB N.V. (SLB - Free Report) announced the launch of the SLB Digital Marketplace, a new platform designed to help energy companies quickly discover, deploy and integrate artificial intelligence (AI) solutions, digital applications,domain models, skills,data connectors and tools within their existing operating environments.
The marketplace supports SLB's digital transformation strategy by establishing an open ecosystem in which customers, developers, independent software vendors (ISVs) and partners can access certified digital solutions through a single platform.
The initiative strengthens SLB's position as a leading provider of digital technologies to the energy industry. The marketplace currently offers around 200 digital products, including Tela AI skills, agents, plugins, foundation models, data connectors, Delfi and Lumi SaaS applications, and workflow extensions from SLB and more than 30 partners. By expanding its digital ecosystem, SLB is expected to drive greater adoption of its Delfi, Lumi and Tela platforms, thereby expanding its revenue streams beyond traditional oilfield services.
The launch aligns with the energy sector's growing shift toward agentic AI to automate complex tasks and drive better decisions. By providing customers with secure, interoperable and certified AI solutions, SLB is positioning itself at the center of the industry's digital evolution. The platform’s open ecosystem encourages innovation, enabling SLB to expand its offerings.
The Digital Marketplace enhances customer value by reducing deployment times, improving workflow efficiency and enabling easier access to advanced AI capabilities. For SLB, broader ecosystem participation is expected to deepen customer relationships and support long-term margin expansion through higher-value software and digital services.
SLB currently carries a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold).
The business models of SLB and other players that provide equipment and services to energy producers are dependent on capital spending by the upstream players. Weatherford International plc (WFRD - Free Report) , which provides equipment and services to energy companies, is benefiting asupstream players such as Vista Energy, S.A.B. de C.V. (VIST - Free Report) and Ecopetrol S.A. (EC - Free Report) are enjoying a favorable pricing environment, with West Texas Intermediate (“WTI”) crude oil prices trading above the $75-per-barrel mark, according to oilprice.com.
VIST and EC currently carry a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy) each, while WFRD sports a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy). You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank stocks here.
Operating across 75 countries, Weatherford International delivers comprehensive equipment and digital solutions to support oil and natural gas wells throughout their entire lifecycle. Continuing its global expansion, WFRD recently secured a five-year contract from a major operator to deploy Artificial Lift and Digital Solutions in Oman.
Argentina-based operator Vista has around 257,000 net acres in the prolific Vaca Muerta basin. In the first quarter of 2026, VIST recorded total production of 134,741 barrels of oil equivalent per day (Boe/d), up 67% year over year. Driven by this strong performance, Vista raised its full-year production guidance from 140,000 Boe/d to 143,000 Boe/d.
Operating across the hydrocarbon value chain, Ecopetrol serves as Colombia’s leading integrated energy company. EC anticipates achieving production of 730,000–740,000 Boe/d in 2026 and plans to maintain this output between 700,000 and 750,000 Boe/d through 2040.
SLB uvádí, že jeho digitální byznys tvoří jen 7 % tržeb, ale roste rychleji a má vyšší marže. V Libyi autonomní vrtání zkrátilo čas vrtání zhruba na polovinu.
SLB (NYSE:SLB | SLB Price Prediction) and NVIDIA (NASDAQ:NVDA) have collaborated for roughly two decades, and their partnership just took center stage on CNBC. SLB CEO Olivier Le Peuch sat down with Jim Cramer on June 18, 2026 to walk through the company’s digital investor day and explain how AI is rewiring the oil patch into something that looks a lot more like a software business.
Cramer’s framing was direct: the way oil majors “are going to make more money is by bringing in the technology of SLB.” That is a meaningful endorsement for a company whose stock has had a rough month even as the AI narrative around it has strengthened.
The 20-Year Nvidia Backbone Le Peuch clarified the nature of the Nvidia relationship. SLB discovered Nvidia’s GPU horsepower roughly 20 years ago for reservoir simulation and seismic processing, and the two companies have built what he describes as a symbiotic relationship ever since. The new wrinkle is scale. SLB has been selected as a “modular design partner for NVIDIA DSX AI factories,” and the joint “AI Factory for Energy” announced in March 2026 is being industrialized across SLB’s Delfi and Lumi platforms.
The technical moat matters because oil and gas data is messy, proprietary, and physics-heavy. Le Peuch put it plainly on the Q1 call: “It is the right time for the industry to adopt AI at scale. We are unique in our capability; we have deep domain knowledge and a platform that can help scale AI capability.”
A Software Business Hiding Inside an Oilfield Services Company SLB’s digital business is only about 7% of revenue, yet it carries higher margins than the core and recurring-revenue characteristics typical of enterprise software. Digital revenue hit $640 million in Q1 2026, up 9% year over year, with digital operations growing 87%. Annual recurring revenue crossed $1.02 billion, up 15%. Data center solutions, the modular infrastructure piece tied to the Nvidia partnership, grew 45% year over year and is targeting a $1 billion run rate by year end.
Le Peuch’s anchor message to Cramer: “This digital trend… is here to be a secular trend… This is durable growth. This is adding a new earnings growth engine to the company.” That reframes the stock. Investors used to discount SLB against crude price cycles. The digital layer changes the equation.
Libya: Proof That Drilling Itself Is Becoming AI The most concrete data point came from a Libyan operation. Using autonomous drilling, SLB steered the well dynamically to stay in the reservoir sweet spot, cutting drilling time roughly in half while accessing significantly higher net reservoir pay than prior wells. Customers are moving from pilots to full enterprise rollouts. SLB also reports automated footage reading up 145% year on year, a tangible adoption metric rarely seen in oilfield services.
The Stock Setup SLB shares trade at $48.28, down 11.48% over the past month as WTI crude slid 22.3% from its early-June highs to $84.65. Year to date, SLB is up 32.57%, with a forward P/E of 20 and an analyst target of $62.36. The pullback resets the digital thesis at a lower price for investors weighing Le Peuch’s secular argument.
Nvidia reported Q1 FY2027 revenue of $81.61 billion, up 85.2% year over year, with Jensen Huang calling AI factory buildout “the largest infrastructure expansion in human history.” Energy is the next frontier of that buildout. The supporting filing is available via the company’s Q1 FY2027 8-K.
What To Watch If Le Peuch is right that digital is decoupled from crude, the next two quarters should show data center solutions ARR continuing to compound even as oil prices wobble. The Nvidia partnership is the compute backbone making autonomous drilling commercially viable. For Nvidia, SLB validates that AI factories sell into industries far beyond the cloud. For SLB, the relationship is the bridge from cyclical services vendor to durable AI platform. Keep an eye on the stock as that thesis gets tested.
