Shale technology advances motivate energy majors to acquire oilfield service firm.

摘要

Tracy Krohn, CEO of US Gulf of Mexico producer W&T Offshore, at the Louisiana Energy Conference on May 30, said that oilfield service companies could be future acquisition targets for energy majors "that need both advanced technology and technicians to help them exploit their large US shale positions." According to Mr. Krohn, "This business is changing. Basically, E&Ps have to produce more and cut costs. I wouldn't be surprised to see majors gobbling up service companies." He went on to add, "You can't just manufacture personnel, although you can manufacture equipment. Where will you get these people, and how can you lower costs?"