Advanced technologies and solutions from SLB are set to help drive production efficiency and maximise recovery at Oman’s largest oil and gas concession.
Petroleum Development Oman (PDO) has awarded SLB two five-year contracts for the supply of wellheads and artificial lift technologies for operations in Block-6, 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.
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 maximize 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.”
Wellheads will be produced at SLB’s Rusayl production center, and ESPs will be assembled at its Nizwa assembly, repair, and testing center, 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.
In its Fourth Quarter 2025 results, SLB comments that industry is prioritising production and recovery.
“As economics remain challenged, production and recovery activity is becoming a strategic priority for our customers in order to unlock incremental barrels at the lowest cost,” said CEO Olivier Le Peuch.” This is translating into higher demand particularly for intervention services, artificial lift, production chemicals and SLB OneSubsea.”
