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Weir Oil & Gas inks services, well operations contract in Iraq

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Weir Oil & Gas Dubai has signed a multi-year contract in Iraq with a major international oil company

The contract includes the provision of Weir Oil & Gas workshop services, machine shop services, emergency manufacturing and maintaining the customer’s well operations.

Positive past and existing contract performance with the international oil company, Weir Oil & Gas’ capabilities in Iraq, local content, in-house engineering, API and OEM certifications and a comprehensive international facility near the customer’s sites were deciding factors in the deal.

This contractual agreement further consolidates Weir’s Rig to Grid capabilities in the Middle East.

This is a strategic agreement that will see Weir as a major player for this client and allow Weir to expand their portfolio in this specific oil field.

Ronan Le Gloahec, Eastern Hemisphere president for Weir Oil & Gas, said, “We are pleased to support our clients through providing services, repairs and important upgrades while assisting them with engineer-driven change management protocols and production facility turnarounds.

“With this additional contract, we will provide comprehensive support to the client’s well operations thanks to our state- of-the-art facility and in-country engineering know-how.

In the Eastern Hemisphere region, Weir Oil & Gas provides an off-the-shelf range of products as well as customised wellhead solutions designed to meet unique specifications. The company provides in-country service and support through Centres of Engineering and Manufacturing Excellence, which allow the company to manufacture and distribute wellhead equipment quicker due to its proximity to customers in the region.