# Halliburton acquires Sekal AS from Sumitomo Corporation

Halliburton acquired Sekal AS, a global leader in digital drilling autonomy, from Sumitomo Corporation. The acquisition combines Halliburton's LOGIX automation with Sekal's DrillTronics platform to advance drilling automation services.

- Type: Acquisition
- Announced: 2026-04-01
- Status: completed
- Products: drilling automation software, drilling services
- Sectors: [Automation and Robotics](https://endata.com/sectors/automation-robotics.md), [Mining Equipment](https://endata.com/sectors/mining-equipment.md)

## Companies

- [Halliburton](https://endata.com/companies/690.md) (acquirer)
- [Sumitomo Corporation](https://endata.com/companies/6281.md) (partner)
- [Sekal](https://endata.com/companies/19268.md) (target)

## Sources

- [worldoil.com](https://www.worldoil.com/news/2026/4/1/halliburton-acquires-norway-s-sekal-to-expand-automated-drilling-capabilities/), 2026-04-01: "Halliburton has acquired Sekal AS from Sumitomo Corporation, strengthening its position in automated drilling and digital well construction technologies."
- [sumitomocorp.com](https://www.sumitomocorp.com/en/asia-oceania/news/topics/2026/group/20260401_2), 2026-04-01: "This acquisition rapidly expands our automation capabilities and delivers industry-leading digital solutions that lower well construction costs."
- [sumitomocorp.com](https://www.sumitomocorp.com/en/easia/news/topics/2026/group/20260401_2), 2026-04-01: "Halliburton and Sumitomo Corporation today announced that Halliburton acquired Sekal AS."
- [businesswire.com](https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20260401286734/en/Halliburton-Acquires-Sekal-AS-From-Sumitomo-Corporation-to-Accelerate-Drilling-Automation-Services), 2026-04-01: "This acquisition rapidly expands our automation capabilities and delivers industry-leading digital solutions that lower well construction costs, increase recovery, and reduce operational risks for our customers."
- [morningstar.com](https://www.morningstar.com/news/business-wire/20260401286734/halliburton-acquires-sekal-as-from-sumitomo-corporation-to-accelerate-drilling-automation-services), 2026-04-01: "This acquisition rapidly expands our automation capabilities and delivers industry-leading digital solutions that lower well construction costs, increase recovery, and reduce operational risks for our customers."
- [ca.marketscreener.com](https://ca.marketscreener.com/news/halliburton-acquires-sekal-as-from-sumitomo-corporation-to-accelerate-drilling-automation-services-ce7e51dfdf8df021), 2026-04-01: "This acquisition rapidly expands our automation capabilities and delivers industry-leading digital solutions that lower well construction costs, increase recovery, and reduce operational risks for our customers."

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