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Enermech secures Qatar contract extension

The company will provide leak testing and flange management services for the Al-Shaheen oilfield, offshore Qatar. (Image source: Adobe Stock)

Mechanical services company EnerMech has secured a five-year contract extension to provide Qatar’s North Oil Company (NOC) with leak testing and flange management services, for the Al Shaheen oilfield, Qatar’s largest oilfield and one of the world’s largest in the world in terms of oil in place

The contract covers a range of services, including bolt tensioning and torquing, pipe freezing and training.

The company says its strong relationship with NOC, going back to 2017, was a key factor in retaining the contract, along with its record of past performance, knowledge of NOC’s assets and availability of resource within the country.

EnerMech, which has a presence in UAE, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Iraq and Oman, sees attractive growth prospects in Qatar and the wider Middle East.

Charles ‘Chuck’ Davison Jr., EnerMech CEO, said, “By securing an extension to an already long-term project is testament to the commitment, hard work and professionalism of the Qatar team. I would like to commend Sean Lawless, country manager for Qatar for establishing EnerMech as a leading provider of leak testing and flange management services in the region, which puts us in a position to continue the evolution of EnerMech in the Gulf.”

Dan Collins, regional director, AMEC, said, “This arrangement is an important scope of work for EnerMech and highlights our expertise and depth of knowledge in the market. As 2025 progresses, we are eager to build on our strong footing in Qatar and continue to work with our clients to provide the best-in-class provisions.”

The Al Shaheen oilfield is a production field off the north-east coast of Qatar, 80 km north of the capital, Doha. The field is operated by North Oil Company, a joint venture between QatarEnergy (70%) and TotalEnergies (30%). In early 2024, QatarEnergy awarded four Engineering, Procurement, Construction, and Installation (EPCI) contracts worth more than US$6bn for the next development phase of the Al-Shaheen field, which will increase production by around 100,000bpd, as part of Project Ru’ya, which will develop more than 550mn bbl of oil and will be executed over a period of five years, with first oil expected in 2027. The project includes the drilling of more than 200 wells and the installation of a new centralised process complex, nine remote wellhead platforms, and associated pipelines.

TWMA to provide waste management services for Egypt project

TWMA will provide waste management services from its Alexandria waste management facility. (Image source: TWMA)

Drilling waste management specialist, TWMA, has partnered with a multinational energy operator to provide waste management services for an exploration project in the Mediterranean sea, offshore Egypt.

Under the two-year contract, TWMA will provide comprehensive onshore waste management services from its Alexandria waste processing facility and recently opened offices in Cairo. The scope of work includes the management, transportation, treatment, and disposal of all waste streams including drill cuttings, and features oil recovery through TWMA’s RotoMill technology. It also involves tank cleaning and other cargo carrying units for supply vessels.

The project aligns with the Egyptian government’s vision to enhance natural gas supplies to meet increasing local domestic and industrial demand, expanding export capabilities and the Egyptian economy on a wider scale.

The collaboration could also lead to future initiatives between TWMA and the operator, with potential opportunities for offshore processing of drilling waste and other high-potential projects.

This contract follows TWMA’s recent US$70mn contract win in the Middle East with a leading UAE operator, as the company seeks to expand its operations across the Middle East and North Africa region.

TWMA’s CEO Halle Aslaksen said, “We’re thrilled to embark on this collaboration and contribute to the economic and industrial development of Egypt’s energy sector. TWMA looks forward to a successful partnership that will pave the way for future opportunities in Egypt and across the region. We have worked in collaboration with this operator for over 20 years through various successful projects, and we look forward to continuing this trusted relationship as we embark on our first exploration project in Egypt.”

Viking Completion Technology expands operations in Saudi Arabia

The technology can be used to complete complex, high-value new and workover wells. (Image source: Viking Completion Technology)

Dubai-based Viking Completion Technology is expanding its operations in Saudi Arabia following successful results from trial projects

The provider of well completion equipment and services deployed its well completion design, manufacturing, and service expertise for five projects across the Kingdom between September 2023 and November 2024. Three have now progressed to commercial deployment, while the remaining two are due to reach the end of the trial period in March of this year.

For the trials, Viking supplied a variety of its API-certified technologies for high-pressure deep gas wells, including production packers, completion accessories, and a long string corrosion remediation solution for cemented completions, with further trials scheduled for its API 14A validated sub surface safety systems. These trials have enhanced the availability of the technology required to complete complex, high-value new and workover wells to support the region’s energy infrastructure.

Viking, which made the decision to establish a presence in Saudi Arabia in 2021, is now looking to expand its operations within the Kingdom, to include the formation of an in-country manufacturing facility where it is looking to manufacture its entire portfolio of completion equipment, for use in the Kingdom as well as for export to operators worldwide.

Willie Morrison, managing director at Viking, commented, “The five trials completed over the 14-month period have been a massive step in the right direction for us and will be monumental in our long-term goals in the Kingdom. Throughout 2025 and beyond, we can point to the successful integration of our technology in these trials as we continue to grow and support Saudi Arabia’s exciting future."

Alongside its success in the Middle East, Viking has been involved in milestone projects in Europe, South America, and Africa. Formed in 1997 and based in the Jebel Ali Freezone, in Dubai, the company has delivered high specification completion equipment to customers in the UAE, GCC and around the world, for 25 years.

AVEVA establishes Egypt office

Nayef Bou Chaaya, AVEVA vice president, Middle East, Africa and Turkey. (Image source: AVEVA)

AVEVA, a global leader in industrial software, is establishing a new office in Cairo, Egypt to strengthen its support and meet the evolving regional needs of its clients and partners

With the ICT sector’s contribution to GDP set to reach 8% by 2030, Egypt is positioning itself as a leader in digital transformation. Digital Egypt, a government initiative, is providing EGP 400mn (US$26mn) to upskill the workforce to support businesses through this transformation. Aligned with this growth, renewable energy plays a central role in Egypt’s Vision 2030, which aims to achieve a diversified, competitive, and sustainable economy.

At the Egypt Energy Show (EGYPES 2025), taking place at the Egypt International Exhibition Center in Cairo from 17-19 February, AVEVA will exhibit alongside Schneider Electric, of which it is a subsidiary. The company will showcase its advanced digital solutions, designed to help energy companies operate more efficiently and sustainably while advancing their energy transition objectives. These include AVEVA Unified Engineering software, which now integrates teams and workflows into a collaborative digital environment for more efficient project execution. The company will also present its advanced value chain optimisation tools for end-to-end carbon chain optimisation and will demonstrate how AVEVA PI System can store and track historical asset performance data, enabling advanced predictive maintenance strategies.

“Egypt holds significant potential for AVEVA, driven by its strong focus on digital transformation and innovation. As we open our new office in Egypt, we are reinforcing our commitment to supporting the country’s industrial growth by investing in local talent and strengthening long-term partnerships. The country’s ICT Strategy 2030 also aligns with our vision of empowering industries with our cutting-edge solutions that foster the energy transition and drive measurable emission reductions," said Nayef Bou Chaaya, AVEVA vice president, Middle East, Africa and Turkey.

ADNOC Drilling reports record growth and profits

ADNOC Drilling's strong results have been fuelled by the expansion of both its onshore and offshore fleets. (Image source: Adobe Stock)

ADNOC Drilling has reported record financial results for 2024, with net profits rising by 26% year-on-year to US$1.3bn, and revenue growing by 32% to US$4.03bn, reflecting buoyant oil and gas activity both onshore and offshore

This strong growth has been fuelled by the expansion of onshore and offshore fleets, as well as the continued growth of the oilfield services (OFS) segment, reflected in strong revenue growth of 41% year-on-year for the fourth quarter 2024. At the end of Q4 2024, the fleet consisted of 142 owned rigs, 95 onshore and 47 offshore, making it the largest fleet in the Middle East, and this is set to rise to 151 or more by 2028. In 2024 the company operationalised 23 rigs, including two jack-up rigs set to join in H1 2025.

Onshore revenue increased 33% year-on-year to US$554mn, mainly due to new rigs starting operations and growth of the unconventional business. Offshore jack-up revenue increased 17% year-on-year to US$264mn, with the expansion of the offshore operations. Offshore island revenue increased 8% year-on-year to US$56mn, and oilfield services (OFS) revenue increased 111% year-on-year to US$313mn, mainly driven by increased integrated drilling services (IDS), positive phasing related to directional drilling and pressure pumping, and revenue from the unconventional business.

New joint ventures

ADNOC Drilling’s new joint ventures launched in 2024 are also fuelling the company’s growth. SLB, ADNOC Drilling Company and Patterson-UTI joined forces to create Turnwell Industries LLC OPC, the unconventional arm of ADNOC Drilling, which will leverage innovations in AI, smart drilling design, completions engineering and production solutions to accelerate the UAE’s unconventional oil and gas programme. Abu Dhabi holds an estimated 220bn barrels of unconventional oil and 460 TCF of unconventional gas in place. While Enersol Energy Solutions, its joint venture with Alpha Dhabi Holding, was set up as a tech-centric investment platform, to invest in innovative oilfield services companies and thereby accelerate the recovery of UAE conventional and unconventional energy resources.

Abdulrahman Abdulla Al Seiari, ADNOC Drilling CEO, said, “Our outstanding 2024 financial results reinforce ADNOC Drilling’s position as the world’s fastest growing energy services company with net profit more than doubling since listing on ADX.

“As we remain focused on our future growth, we continue to expand our fleet and capabilities at ADNOC Drilling and through our joint ventures, Enersol and Turnwell, to continue powering the future of energy with AI-enabled technology investments, sustainability and innovation.”

In an interview with Bloomberg, Youssef Salem, ADNOC Drilling CFO, highlighted the growth of the unconventional segment, where ADNOC Drilling landed a US$1.7mn contract last year, growing the business by around 25%. “That’s a business that requires a lot of services intensity,” he commented. He also highlighted the positive impact technology has had on the company’s margins and its focus on AI, with smart cameras being rolled out across all its rigs which can predict potential accidents. He said the company is expecting to do at least US$700mn in technology deals this year, primarily related to AI and other energy technology.

Salem also highlighted the positive outlook for the company globally as it seeks to expand its operations in the Middle East as well as Africa and Asia. Commenting on the outlook for global energy demand he said, “We are seeing in the market now a significant increase in activity and creativity, with countries wanting to drill more and get more resources out of the ground. That’s great for us at it increases activity, so the trends whether it’s in the US or different parts of the world, with more drilling and more activity, that effectively increases our volumes and profitability.”

ADNOC Drilling’s positive results follow positive results from other ADNOC divisions including ADNOC Gas and ADNOC L&S.

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