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Energy singularity means a point where our source of energy is almost infinite, coming from the renewable sources and completely accessible to everyone on the planet.

11 March 2010

Mergers & Acquisition: $11 Billion Deal between Schlumberger and Smith International

As expected by analysts what would be a continual strong year for mergers and acquisition activities in 2010 is beginning to unveil when a $11 Billion deal between Texas-based oilfield tech services giant Schlumberger Ltd and Smith International Inc.

The merged between the two companies is aimed for access of technical leap to develop unconventional gas plays focusing on shale gas is going to be produced. In financial terms, the merging will gives technical advantage in drilling and bring down the cost per horizontal well.

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