Weatherford reported strong second quarter 2011 profits of US$110mn on the back of strong growth in international markets that helped the company post record revenues for the quarter.
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BG Group Q2 profit jumps on higher oil prices
BG Group reported second quarter 2011 pre-tax profits of US$2.06 billion an increase from US$1.5 billion a year ago, with the rise down to higher oil prices and increased production.
Baker Hughes posts solid Q2 profits
Baker Hughes announced solid second quarter earnings that saw profits rise to US$408mn, compared to US$93mn for the second quarter of 2010 and US$381mn, for Q1 2011.
RKC wins US$6.5 billion refinery contract in Iraq
The Ministry of Oil of Iraq has signed an Implementation agreement for the construction under BOO terms of the Refinery of Karbala with RKC (Refinery of Karbala Corporation Ltd) for an estimated US$6.5 billion.
Schlumberger sees strong Q2 2011 results
Schlumberger reported Q2 2011 revenue of US$9.6 billion against US$8.7 billion in the first quarter of 2011, and US$5.9 billion in the second quarter of last year.