Eying a shale rebound, Liberty Oilfield strikes deal with Schlumberger
Reuters DENVER – Liberty Oilfield Services’ acquisition of Schlumberger’s shale fracking business will make it the third-largest oilfield services firm by North American revenue, nudging out Baker Hughes Co (BKR.N) in a bet on a shale rebound. Denver-based Liberty Oilfield (LBRT.N) on Tuesday agreed to swap a 37% stake in the company in exchange for Schlumberger’s North American hydraulic fracturing