Liberty Energy

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Liberty Energy
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Chris Wright (CEO)
Website libertyenergy.com

Liberty Energy Inc. is an American onshore oilfield services company based in Denver, Colorado. [1] Liberty Energy was founded by CEO Chris Wright in 2011. [2] [3]

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History

In 2020, Schlumberger sold their fracking division to Liberty Energy. [4] In 2023, Liberty Energy bought Siren Energy for $78 million. [5]

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References

  1. "Trump picks oil-industry CEO Chris Wright as energy secretary nominee". Reuters . 18 November 2024.
  2. "Liberty Energy sees oilfield fracking activity increasing early in 2024". Reuters . October 18, 2023.
  3. "Liberty Energy says 15 new frac fleets to hit U.S. market this year". Reuters . April 20, 2023.
  4. "Schlumberger sells fracking unit as oil price cripples demand". Reuters . September 1, 2020.
  5. "Liberty Buys Permian-focused Siren, Launches New Alternative Fuel Unit". Yahoo Finance .