S&P Global has successfully completed the divestiture of its geoscience and petroleum engineering software portfolio to SLB, a move that signals a strategic shift for both companies. Although the financial terms of the transaction have not been disclosed, S&P Global has said the divestment is not expected to materially affect its consolidated financial results or the financial performance of its Energy division.
As part of the transaction, S&P Global and SLB have established a strategic alliance. This alliance allows S&P Global Energy to continue distributing its proprietary data through the geoscience and petroleum engineering workflow tools sold to SLB. This ensures that S&P Global’s valuable data assets remain integrated within essential processes, even after the divestiture.
The initial announcement of the transaction was made in April 2026, highlighting both firms’ foresight in enhancing operational efficiency and market focus. After completing the deal, S&P Global has reaffirmed its commitment to its upstream energy business, stating it will now place greater emphasis on data analytics and insights.
The company will also keep its information services available within SLB’s enhanced workflow tools, ensuring seamless data integration for end-users. This evolution represents a significant step in S&P Global’s strategic realignment toward data-centric offerings in the energy sector.
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“With this transaction complete, S&P Global Energy’s upstream business will remain sharply focused on delivering world-class data and insights to global energy markets. Our strategic alliance with SLB means our customers can continue to access S&P Global Energy data through the tools they use every day.”
Dave Ernsberger, President of S&P Global Energy
