Gazprom Neft, Weatherford Ink Services Deal Despite Sanctions

摘要

Russian Gazprom Neft and global oil services giant Weatherford on Wednesday announced the signing of a strategic cooperation agreement even as the US and European Union prepare tougher sanctions on Russia that could restrict its access to oil services and technology. Gazprom Neft, the oil arm of state-controlled gas giant Gazprom, said the deal with Weatherford will "enable technology collaboration through frequent knowledge and information sharing."