Highlights North America sees activity growth going forward International activity likely strengthens in H2 Offshore presents unique opportunities for industry Houston — Drilling, well construction and reservoir activity around the globe look set to pick up this year, particularly as second-quarter seasonal impacts iron out, and markets will accelerate in second-half 2021 although at uneven paces, the top executive at oilfield services giant Schlumberger said April 23. Receive daily email alerts, subscriber notes & personalize your experience. Register Now North America will see sustained activity growth in US land and offshore starting in second quarter, especially once spring breakup in Canada is finished in a month or so, Olivier Le Peuch, the company’s CEO, said during a first-quarter conference call. In addition, international activity growth will “broaden” in the second quarter as seasonal recovery in Russia and China builds on continued growth in Africa, the Middle East and Africa, […]