Halliburton, a leading energy firm, has acquired Norwegian automation specialist Sekal from Japan's Sumitomo to advance offshore drilling technologies. The deal targets integration of advanced equipment control systems.
U.S.-based Halliburton has announced the purchase of Sekal, a developer of automation systems for offshore drilling, from Sumitomo Corporation of Japan. Sekal focuses on intelligent solutions for monitoring and optimizing rig operations, enabling Halliburton to strengthen its offshore drilling capabilities. The transaction has been corroborated by industry sources and is slated for completion soon.
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