CMA clears Baker Hughes acquisition in wake of Archer deal
The UK’s competition watchdog has cleared Baker Hughes’ bid to acquire wells specialist Altus Intervention following the sale of a key division, nearly a year after the deal was announced.
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Baker Hughes moots pumping and tubing sell-off to address CMA concerns
The UK’s competition regulator says Baker Hughes’ proposed sale of coiled tubing and pumping assets may be enough to clear its concerns over the acquisition of rival Altus Intervention.
Baker Hughes – Altus takeover could see ‘worse deal’ for UK oil and gas: watchdog
Baker Hughes' (NASDAQ: BKR) takeover of Altus Intervention could lead to “higher prices, reduced choice and lower quality services” in the UK oil and gas sector, competition authorities have warned.
CMA probes Baker Hughes’ takeover of Altus Intervention
The UK’s Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) is to examine whether Baker Hughes’ acquisition of wells services firm Altus Intervention meets merger regulations.
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Altus Intervention to be acquired by oilfield services giant Baker Hughes
Oilfield services giant Baker Hughes has signed a deal to acquire wells specialist Altus Intervention.
Equinor awards wireline deals to Archer and Altus
Equinor has awarded framework contracts to Altus Intervention and Archer for a range of wireline services on its platforms offshore Norway.
Altus Intervention looks to up-skill with new simulator
Well services firm Altus Intervention UK has installed a new training simulator at its base in Portlethen, near Aberdeen.
New era for well P&A as largest bismuth plug deployed
BiSN, in conjunction with AkerBP and Altus Intervention, has managed to deploy the largest-ever well plug made from the chemical element bismuth.
Weak pound blows £2.1m hole in Altus Intervention balance sheet
The UK’s weak pound has blown a £2.1 million hole in the balance sheet of north-east company Altus Intervention Limited (AIL).
Ex-oil boss who stole to fund life of luxury must pay £590,000
A former oil executive has been ordered to pay nearly £600,000 to the firm she embezzled out of more than £1.3million.
ALTUS Intervention secures 10 year deal with Statoil
ALTUS Intervention has landed a 10 year deal with Statoil.