Halliburton buys Summit ESP

Oilfield services company Halliburton has acquired Summit ESP, a supplier of electric submersible pump (ESP) technology and services.

Halliburton said the acquisition of Summit’s artificial lift offerings and “industry-leading customer service” strengthened Halliburton’s artificial lift portfolio for its global customers.

“The acquisition of Summit expands Halliburton’s existing artificial lift capabilities and increases our overall leading position in North America oilfield services,” said Jeff Miller, president and CEO of Halliburton. “Summit’s unrivaled service quality, proven technology and U.S. market leadership make it a perfect fit for Halliburton. This accretive transaction accelerates our strategy to deliver leading returns to our shareholders and maximize asset value for our customers.”

John Kenner, president and chief executive officer of Summit said, “We’re proud of the company we’ve built and thank our employees for their commitment to the company and for providing outstanding service quality to our customers. The combination of Halliburton and Summit creates exciting opportunities for both our customers and employees. We look forward to capitalizing on Halliburton’s deep customer relationships and international presence to accelerate our growth.”

Halliburton did not reveal the financial details of the acquisition. Summit engineers, manufactures, and services a complete product offering of electric submersible and surface pumping systems. Based in Tulsa, Okla., Summit has more than 500 employees in almost 30 locations across North America.