Heard that Sand Control was told if they're not sold by the end of November, then they will all be laid off by Decemeber 1st?
What's the DEAL?
November 18, 2015, Bidness Etc article notes federal regulators have given Schlumberger/Cameron deal the okay to proceed, but no such approval has been given to the Halliburton/Baker Hughes deal, because they believe it "will threaten prices and... — read more
Tulsa Ok, Layoffs
Tulsa Baker Hughes facility recently yesterday and today had some layoffs. 11-17-15 and 11-18-15. I heard it was mostly on their 3rd eight hour shift, but they are stopping their reclaim department.
Another ~4000 head count cut!
BHI will be a true manages/directors/VPs/Ps company... Allah Akbar.
Has anyone received a promotion this year?
I am interested to know. I read an article today about an O&G company that gave all its employees a $100,000 bonus for meeting its goals. Feels bad man.
Wanna know what is ruining this company?
It's the lack of nepotism. We have been hiring complete strangers over the years and it has damaged the company. Who are these people anyway ? More importantly, who are they related to in the company ? Nobody, that's who....and that is scary. Atleast... — read more
Baker Hughes layoff emmot road and navigation to be hit same day this week
Heard from a good source guys. Good luck
Iraq County Director in Jail.....
Iraq CD and PRO made fake documents and arrested. Very shameful and alarming incident.
More Layoffs in December.
Finalised during annual Jan plan reviews
Looking for an opportunity
Specialist Lazarus "Lazi" Farquar is looking for a new position...
Sunday recipe of the day - Lardshire Pudding
Get a block of lard. Indent the middle with your thumb. Enjoy.
Chesapeake Energy Restructures Supply Chain Again as of Friday
Restructuring supply chain once again was center stage Friday.
Protest Against Racism On College Campus Spreads to Oil and Gas Companies
Following the latest controversy on the campus, some oil and gas employees start a small protest at their offices. This trend comes on the heels of the resignation of University of Missouri President Tim Wolfe, who was also criticized for not doing... — read more
3 million metric ton barrage of 19 million barrel excess supply
http://www.zerohedge.com/news/2015-11-11/biggest-threat-oil-prices-2-mile-long-stretch-iraq-oil-tankers-headed-us As Iraq - the fastest-growing member of OPEC - has unleashed a two-mile long, 3 million metric ton barrage of 19 million barrel excess... — read more
Automatic technology could put oilfield workers out to pasture
In the not-too-distant future, humans in the oilfield workplace could go the way of the horse-and-buggy because of the exponential growth of automatic technology. When we first had the internal combustion engine — the horseless carriages, the car was... — read more
Culture of Quality
Have you noticed this big management push for a "Culture of Quality"? Let's embrace it!!! Baker employees have long produced quality products and services, so that part's covered. Now, let's talk about quality staffing plans, quality management... — read more
Foreign Governments Are Against the Deal
Jefferies Investments downgraded the probability of the deal being completed from 85% to 67%
Awesome Day Today
What a great day at work. I finally got to tell my boss what I thought of him, and some of his direct reports. I feel much better, relieved.
Positive Outlook
Let's be positive for a moment - what's one thing about Baker that you like the most?
Samar?
Are you there? Can we get an update on Dubai attendance please?
How To Play A Potential Collapse In The HAL/BHI Merger
http://finance.yahoo.com/news/play-potential-collapse-hal-bhi-214946757.html
Marketing Departments
In light of all of the line personnel cutbacks, why are some marketing departments still top heavy on staff?
Good news for asteroid miners as the Senate passes Bill confirming property rights for asteroid miners
Soon global warming activists/politicians will limit drilling on earth. The industry must start drilling in space. The Senate just passed a bill called H.R.2262 — SPACE Act of 2015, which is designed to facilitate commercial space. The most... — read more
Obama administration’s antifossil-fuel bias poses threat to the oil & gas industry.
A bias against fossil fuels because of their potential climate impacts permeates US President Barack Obama’s administration and could shorten the nation’s recent oil and gas prosperity. Removing the bad on exporting US crude oil would help the... — read more