More oil jobs are disappearing: Baker Hughes cuts 7K jobs

The cost cutting may not end there either. Baker Hughes, which recently agreed to be acquired by rival Halliburton (HAL), is reviewing its operations for potential facility closures as well.

“This industry can’t simply hope and wait for oil to climb back over $100 a barrel, instead, we must adapt to a new reality of sustained lower commodity prices,” Craighead said.

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