ABRAJ Energy Services Signs Five-Year PDO Contract to Deploy Nine Workover Hoists, Including Six New-Build Units

The five-year agreement covers three existing hoists and six new-buildunits, with phased mobilization expected from Q4 2027 to Q3 2028 across PDOoperating areas in North and South Oman.

Muscat,Sultanate of Oman :ABRAJ Energy Services, Oman’s leading integrated energy servicesprovider, has signed a five-year contract with Petroleum Development Oman (PDO)to provide nine workover hoists—three existing units and six new-buildunits—for well intervention and workover operations across PDO’s operatingareas in North and South Oman.

The agreement expands ABRAJ’s workover capacity andstrengthens its service portfolio by combining existing assets with newequipment. The nine hoists will support PDO’s operational requirements for wellintervention and workover activities, with services delivered in line withapplicable HSE and operating requirements.

The units are expected to enter service in phases between thefourth quarter of 2027 and the third quarter of 2028. ABRAJ will mobilize thenew-build hoists progressively in line with PDO’s commissioning andoperational-readiness requirements.

The contract further strengthens ABRAJ’s position as anational energy services provider and expands its ability to support PDO’supstream operations through well intervention and workover services. ABRAJ willdraw on its operating teams, equipment and established service-managementsystems to deliver the contracted scope safely and reliably.

Saif Al Hamhami, Chief Executive Officer of ABRAJ EnergyServices, said:

“This contract marks another milestone in our longstandingstrategic partnership with Petroleum Development Oman and reflects continuedconfidence in ABRAJ’s operational capabilities and proven execution. Theaddition of six new-build workover hoists demonstrates our commitment toinvesting in equipment and technical capabilities that enhance operationalsafety, reliability and efficiency. As we expand our service portfolio, weremain focused on developing national expertise, advancing operational excellenceand supporting the long-term development of Oman’s energy sector.”

Dr. Aflah Al Hadhrami, Managing Director of PetroleumDevelopment Oman, said:

“Weare committed to strengthening the capabilities of Omani companies andadvancing local content to support the growth and competitiveness of Oman’senergy sector. This partnership reinforces that commitment while supporting ourplans to increase production and enhance operational efficiency, in line withthe priorities of our Journey of Transformation and our ambition to createsustainable value for Oman.”

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The agreement builds on ABRAJ’s longstanding partnership withPDO across drilling and well services. In 2026, ABRAJ strengthened thisrelationship through contracts covering the redeployment of four existingonshore drilling rigs in Block 6 and a five-year integrated hydraulicfracturing services contract. The new workover contract further broadensABRAJ’s contribution to PDO’s upstream operations in Oman.

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