YPF awards Halliburton (HAL) multibillion-dollar long-term unconventional completions contract in Argentina

YPF's decision to award Halliburton a multibillion-dollar contract for unconventional completions in Argentina signals a strong commitment to expanding its operations in the energy sector.

Newsquawk StaffPublished 13 Apr 2026, 11:04 UTCOn the live feed at 10:44 UTC — 6 more headlines followed before this page went public

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This partnership could enhance Halliburton's revenue potential significantly, and it reflects growing opportunities in the South American oil market, which may attract further interest from investors in the energy equipment sector.

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