SLB wins PDO contracts for wellheads and artificial lift technologies

SLB has been awarded two five-year contracts by Petroleum Development Oman (PDO) to supply wellheads and artificial lift technologies for operations in Block-6, Oman’s largest oil and gas concession which contains over 75% of Oman's remaining crude oil reserves

The contracts include the provision of low-pressure, high-pressure, and thermal wellheads, as well as electric submersible pumps (ESPs) and progressive cavity pumps (PCPs). These solutions are expected to increase recovery rates and extend the productive life of Block-6 assets. The contracts will involve expanding local manufacturing capabilities and introducing made-in-Oman gate valve production within six months of commencement.

Wellheads will be produced at SLB’s Rusayl production centre, and ESPs will be assembled at its Nizwa assembly, repair, and testing centre, supporting hundreds of Omani employees. SLB will deploy advanced technologies including the 15k SOLIDrill modular compact wellhead system, ESP surveillance systems, and ESP permanent magnet motors, which reduce power consumption and enhance sustainability.

The contracts align with PDO’s ICV programme, which is a strong priority for PDO and supports the country’s industrial diversification under Oman Vision 2040. It has played a vital role in expanding local manufacturing capabilities, strengthening local supply chains, upskilling the workforce and creating jobs for Omani nationals.

“These awards reflect our deep commitment to Oman’s energy future and advancing in-country value through local manufacturing and talent development,” said Jesus Lamas, president, Middle East and North Africa, SLB. “By producing more equipment in country and investing in Omani expertise, we are ensuring that PDO’s strategic goals are met with sustainable, locally driven approaches. Our focus is on delivering innovative wellhead and artificial lift solutions that drive production efficiency and maximise recovery. Through our ongoing investment in advanced technologies and tailored services, we support our customers’ production and recovery goals with capabilities designed to meet their evolving operational needs.”

Middle East and Asia is a core region for SLB’s business, accounting for US$12,218mn of its total US$35,708mn total revenues in 2025. In 2025, SLB reported higher activity in Oman along with East Asia, Iraq, United Arab Emirates, and India. Strong fourth quarter performance in the Middle East and Asia saw fourth quarter revenue increasing sequentially by 8% in the region due to higher offshore activity and strong year-end product and digital sales. The company is optimistic about prospects in the region in 2026.

“As we move into 2026, we believe that the headwinds we experienced in key regions in 2025 are behind us. In particular, we expect rig activity in the Middle East to increase compared to today’s level, and our footprint in the region puts us in a strong position to benefit from this recovery,” SLB CEO Olivier Le Peuch said.