Article: Saudi Arabia: Halliburton gets drilling contract.

Byline: manish03

Halliburton Co. said Friday it received a contract to drill and complete oil wells in Saudi Arabia's Ghawar field.

Halliburton said the Ghawar field is the world's largest oil field. It is located about 124 miles from the city of Dhahran.

The five year project would involve work in Uthmaniyah, Haradh, Hawiyah and Shedgum. The project is expected to use three to four rigs, and involve between 153 and 185 oil production, water injection and evaluation wells, Halliburton said.

The contract is an important part ...

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