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Schlumberger / ChampionX merger inquiry

UK · 2026-08-25

Key takeaway

CMA investigates Schlumberger's acquisition of ChampionX to address competition concerns.

  1. Step 1 · The triggerCMA investigates merger to address competition concerns.
  2. Step 2 · Knock-onIf approved, Schlumberger and ChampionX consolidate market power.
  3. Step 3 · Knock-onIncreased pricing power could lead to higher service costs for SMEs.
  4. Step 4 · Reaches youPotential for reduced competition may limit options for SMEs in energy services.

The trigger is reported by the source below. The steps that follow are Branch²’s traced reasoning — how the shock could reach a business like yours, not a prediction.

Source: Competition and Markets Authority

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