Halliburton Company

NYSE: HAL

Updated Mar 29, 2026

Profile compiled and reviewed by the Houston Oil Companies Data Team from public filings and company sources.

Oilfield Services · Oilfield Services & Equipment

Halliburton Company

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Halliburton is one of the world's largest oilfield services companies, providing drilling, completion, and production solutions from its Houston headquarters.

Founded: 1919
Employees: 48,000+
Revenue: $23 billion (2023)
HQ: Houston, TX

Hydraulic FracturingDrilling ServicesWell CementingCompletion Tools

Halliburton Company is one of the world's largest providers of products and services to the energy industry. Founded in 1919, the company operates in more than 70 countries and serves the upstream oil and gas industry throughout the lifecycle of a reservoir—from locating hydrocarbons and managing geological data, to drilling and formation evaluation, well construction, completion, and production optimization.

Headquarters

Houston, TX

Founded

1919

Employees

48,000+

Revenue

$23 billion (2023)

CEO

Jeff Miller

Website

halliburton.com

History of Halliburton Company

Erle P. Halliburton founded the company in 1919 in Duncan, Oklahoma, originally as the New Method Oil Well Cementing Company. The company grew to become one of the Big Three oilfield services firms alongside Schlumberger and Baker Hughes. Halliburton moved its corporate headquarters to Houston in 2014 after previously having a dual headquarters arrangement with Dubai.

Operations & Business Segments

Halliburton operates through two divisions: Completion and Production, and Drilling and Evaluation. The company provides hydraulic fracturing, drilling services, well cementing, artificial lift, completion tools, reservoir consulting, and digital solutions. It operates in every major oil and gas producing basin worldwide.

Headquarters Location

Houston, TX

Key Specialties & Capabilities

Hydraulic FracturingDrilling ServicesWell CementingCompletion ToolsArtificial LiftDigital Solutions

Frequently Asked Questions About Halliburton Company

What does Halliburton do?▾

Halliburton is an oilfield services company that provides products and services for drilling, completing, and producing oil and gas wells. It operates in over 70 countries worldwide.

Is Halliburton headquartered in Houston?▾

Yes. Halliburton moved its corporate headquarters to Houston, Texas, in 2014. The company was originally based in Duncan, Oklahoma.

How does Halliburton compare to Schlumberger?▾

Halliburton and Schlumberger (now SLB) are two of the three largest oilfield services companies globally. Halliburton is particularly strong in North American completions and hydraulic fracturing, while SLB has traditionally led in international markets.

What does Halliburton Company do in Houston?▾

Halliburton Company is a oilfield services company based in Houston, TX. Halliburton is one of the world's largest oilfield services companies, providing drilling, completion, and production solutions from its Houston headquarters.

Where is Halliburton Company headquartered?▾

Halliburton Company is headquartered in Houston, TX, founded in 1919. The company operates in Houston's energy corridor as part of the oilfield services sector.