The Ministry of Energy and Minerals (MEM) of the Sultanate of Oman has signed a Feasibility Study Agreement with Westlawn Middle East LLC (WLME) and Salamander Solutions Middle East LLC (SSME) to evaluate the potential for heavy crude oil production in Block 71 using Salamander's advanced electric heating technology
Under the agreement, WLME and SSME are granted the rights to drill appraisal wells in Block 71 to evaluate the technical and commercial viability of applying the proprietary technology to one of the country's most challenging high potential reservoirs.
The study will conmmence immediately and is expected to conclude within two years. If is is successful, the parties will look to negotiate a long-term concession agreement.
"This is our first transaction in Oman since establishing our in-country presence in 2024, and we are delighted to partner with the Ministry of Energy and Minerals and Salamander Solutions. We look forward to unlocking significant value for the country," said Chadi Letayf, executive vice president, Westlawn.
Hatem Haidar, CEO of Salamander Solutions, added, "This agreement marks a significant milestone in deploying our proprietary electric heating technology in the Middle East. We are excited to partner with the Ministry of Energy and Minerals and Westlawn to demonstrate its value in unlocking complex reservoirs."
Salamander's heater cable technology is a robust and reliable solution capable of operating at higher temperatures, higher power, and at greater lengths than previously considered possible. At the heart of every Salamander heater is a HVMI mineral insulated (MI) electrical cable with a stainless steel sheath, developed specifically to provide unprecedented heat injection levels over continuous long- or short-term deployments.
Oman is a global leader in deploying enhanced oil recovery (EOR) technologies such as thermal EOR to boost production from mature oilfields, which have been instrumental in turning around declining production.
Oman signs feasibility study agreement for heating technology
The agreement will evaluate the potential for heavy crude oil production in Block 71 using Salamander's advanced electric heating technology. (Image source: Adobe Stock)
