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StocksMedium•14 April 2026•

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Halliburton Secures Multibillion-Dollar Contract with YPF for Vaca Muerta Shale

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Key Facts

1Halliburton was awarded an exclusive, multi-year, multibillion-dollar contract by YPF for unconventional completions services.

Halliburton has been awarded an exclusive, multi-year, multibillion-dollar contract by Argentina's YPF to provide unconventional completions services. The project marks the first international deployment of Halliburton’s advanced ZEUS electric fracturing and OCTIV automation technologies in the Vaca Muerta shale formation. This collaboration aims to boost production efficiency while significantly reducing operational emissions through electrification and digital automation. Following the announcement, Halliburton's stock price rose by 1.8% in pre-market trading as investors reacted to the deal's long-term revenue potential. The agreement strengthens Halliburton's international footprint and provides YPF with cutting-edge tools to scale its massive shale operations. This integration of digital services represents a significant technological milestone for the energy sector in South America.