Anton Oilfield Orders Drop on Geopolitical Turmoil as China Tech Push Cushions Blow

Anton Oilfield Services Group ( (HK:3337) ) has provided an announcement.

Anton Oilfield Services Group reported that first-quarter 2026 new orders fell 20.3% year-on-year to about RMB1.39 billion amid geopolitical upheaval and volatile energy markets, with sharp declines in Iraq and other overseas markets partly offset by modest growth in China. The company said conflict-driven disruptions, including the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, delayed some projects but overall operational impact remained manageable, while it continued to execute major contracts and position for post-crisis growth in the Middle East, North Africa, and domestic high-tech services.

In Iraq, Anton maintained steady execution of key projects such as the Dhufriyah exploration well and secured new contracts in energy project management, stimulation, and digital intelligence, though tender delays weighed on order intake. In China, the group achieved early or above-plan completion on major projects and expanded its technology portfolio with the FiberMind intelligent fiber-optic monitoring platform and enhanced nondestructive testing capabilities, underscoring a strategic shift toward higher-value, innovation-driven services despite near-term order volatility.

More about Anton Oilfield Services Group

Anton Oilfield Services Group is an oilfield services provider focused on upstream operations for the global oil and gas industry, with core offerings including drilling, stimulation, well-completion, energy project management, and digital intelligence technical services. The company operates across key markets such as Iraq, other overseas regions including Africa and Central Asia, and China, with an increasing emphasis on high-tech, light-asset, and energy-transition-related solutions.

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