Lufkin Industries has secured a multi-year performance contract from Petroleum Development Oman (PDO) to supply rod driven progressive cavity pumping systems across the Marmul-Rahab-Thuleilat-Qaharir fields.
The award covers operations in the Marmul and RTQ areas and reinforces Lufkin’s long-standing role in supporting PDO’s production optimisation strategy.
The company will deliver high-performance rod driven progressive cavity pump (RDPCP) equipment, along with installation, workover and life-of-well support services.
The latest contract builds on a partnership that began in the early 2000s.
Over two decades, Lufkin has expanded its footprint in Oman’s artificial lift market, installing more than 2,000 rod lift systems and maintaining a record of zero non-productive time during new well deployments and replacements, according to company data.
Average pump run life for its PCP systems in the country has exceeded 760 days.
Brent Baumann, chief executive officer of Lufkin Industries, said the agreement reflects the strength of the company’s collaboration with PDO and a shared focus on long-term field performance.
He noted that the firm’s approach extends beyond equipment supply to include service integration, engineering support and localisation initiatives aligned with Oman’s production objectives.
PDO representatives described Lufkin as a high-performing partner capable of delivering in challenging operating conditions while contributing to the development of in-country expertise.
Craig Guillory, vice president of international sales and operations at Lufkin, said the company’s field teams have built trust through technical consistency and close cooperation with PDO.
He added that the Marmul and RTQ scope represents both recognition of past results and a responsibility to maintain high standards in future operations.
A key component of the contract is Lufkin’s continued commitment to In Country Value. The company reports that 87% of its field workforce in Oman are Omani nationals.
It has also invested in local infrastructure to support equipment deployment, maintenance and optimisation services.
Beyond operational delivery, Lufkin has collaborated with PDO on technical research, including published papers and conference presentations addressing advances in remote-controlled RDPCP systems and pump optimisation strategies.
These initiatives have aimed to enhance well performance and extend asset life.
The newly awarded scope includes new well installations, workovers and long-term optimisation support, forming part of PDO’s broader strategy to sustain output from mature fields.
With production targets remaining a priority, the Marmul-RTQ contract is expected to play a significant role in maintaining efficiency and reliability across the operator’s southern assets.
