SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE
SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
DATE OF REPORT (date of earliest event reported)
JULY 7, 1998
Halliburton Company
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
State or other Commission IRS Employer
jurisdiction File Number Identification
of incorporation Number
Delaware 1-3492 No. 75-2677995
3600 Lincoln Plaza
500 North Akard Street
Dallas, Texas 75201-3391
(Address of principal executive offices)
Registrant's telephone number,
including area code - 214/978-2600
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INFORMATION TO BE INCLUDED IN REPORT
Item 5. Other Events
The registrant may, at its option, report under this item any events,
with respect to which information is not otherwise called for by this form, that
the registrant deems of importance to security holders.
On July 7, 1998 registrant issued a press release entitled Halliburton
Awarded Well Services Contract by Phillips Petroleum Norway pertaining, among
other things, to an announcement that Halliburton AS, the Norwegian division of
registrant's Halliburton Energy Services business unit, has been awarded a
contract to provide Phillips Petroleum Norway with zonal isolation and pumping
services for the entire Ekofisk field area in the North Sea. The initial
contract is for a five-year period and includes an option for an additional
five years.
Item 7. Financial Statements and Exhibits
List below the financial statements, pro forma financial information
and exhibits, if any, filed as part of this report.
(c) Exhibits.
Exhibit 20 - Press release dated July 7, 1998.
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934,
the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the
undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
HALLIBURTON COMPANY
Date: July 14, 1998 By: /s/ Susan S. Keith
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Susan S. Keith
Vice President and Secretary
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July 7, 1998
Incorporated by Reference
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Julia Humphreys
July 7, 1998 Public Relations
Halliburton Company
(713) 676-3875
HALLIBURTON AWARDED WELL SERVICES CONTRACT
BY PHILLIPS PETROLEUM NORWAY
DALLAS, Texas -- Halliburton AS, the Norwegian division of Halliburton Company's
(NYSE: HAL) Halliburton Energy Services business unit, has been awarded a
contract to provide Phillips Petroleum Norway with zonal isolation and pumping
services for the entire Ekofisk field area in the North Sea. The initial
contract is for a five-year period and includes an option for an additional five
years.
The work will be managed from Halliburton's Tananger, Norway office and
will involve approximately 50 employees. Engineering, procurement of materials
and equipment, offshore operations and laboratory services are all included in
the agreement. The purchase of goods and services from local Norwegian companies
will account for roughly 60% of the value of the contract.
"Halliburton is dedicated to technological leadership, as well as
operational excellence, and I believe this focus is reflected by Halliburton
being awarded this contract," said Dave Lesar, president and chief operating
officer, Halliburton Company. "During our 20-year history with Phillips
Petroleum Norway, we have developed a strong alliance. Halliburton values its
relationship with Phillips, and we look forward to working on the Ekofisk
project."
Halliburton Company is one of the world's largest diversified energy
services, engineering, maintenance and construction companies. Founded in 1919,
Halliburton provides a broad range of energy services and products, industrial
and marine engineering and construction services. Halliburton Energy Services
provides products, services and integrated solutions for oil and gas
exploration, development and production. Halliburton AS currently employs a
staff of more than 1,250 in Norway. The company has been involved in the
Norwegian petroleum industry for more than 25 years.
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