Halliburton Sees Quick Return to Venezuela (Correct)

Halliburton Co. is ready to quickly restart operations in Venezuela once it obtains US government approval and some sort of payment protections, said Chief Executive Officer Jeff Miller.

“I’m excited about the tremendous opportunity for Halliburton in Venezuela,” Miller told investors during a conference call.

“We can mobilize in weeks,” he added later in the call. “I feel confident we can move fairly quickly as opportunities arise.”

“I’m excited about the tremendous opportunity for Halliburton in Venezuela,” Miller told investors during a conference call on Wednesday. He later added: “We can mobilize in weeks.”

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