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Drill faster, safer and on-target across the Middle East

Reduce drilling time by up to 25% while achieving precise wellbore placement, with advanced automation, regional expertise and zero compromise on safety.

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Our approach

Advanced automation meets proven regional expertise

We help you deliver on-target wells faster with one of the GCC’s most technologically advanced drilling fleets: 33 state-of-the-art rigs (1000–3000 HP) equipped with automated systems that reduce human intervention in high-risk operations. NOVOS drilling automation, AR80 Iron Roughneck systems and real-time digital monitoring work together so your wells are drilled with consistency and precision, while our crews stay in full operational control.

With 20 years of operations across Oman and Kuwait, we understand Middle East formations, regulatory frameworks and day-to-day operational realities. Our track record covers a wide range of environments, from established oil reservoirs to unconventional tight gas developments. Whether you are operating in Oman, Kuwait or expanding elsewhere in the region, we configure solutions for your specific context and support your in-country value (ICV) objectives.

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Cementing performance (2025)

33

Drilling rigs in operation

86%

Average rig utilization

98.7%

Average rig uptime

Proprietary

Wells drilled and worked over annually

Proven outcomes

Measurable performance improvements

Whether you are developing a new field, tackling challenging tight gas or optimizing mature assets, our integrated drilling approach combines technology, people and regional understanding to deliver wells that meet your performance targets safely, efficiently and on budget.

By working with ABRAJ, you achieve:

Up to 25% faster drilling through advanced automation and real-time optimization

86% average rig utilization, helping to keep projects on schedule

Zero Lost Time Incidents across three consecutive years and 30 million man-hours, including a #1 HSE ranking among 79 Shell rigs globally

On-target wellbore placement in vertical, deviated and horizontal wells across both conventional and unconventional reservoirs

Reduced NPT through predictive maintenance and digital monitoring that identify issues before they impact operations

Measured by results

Performance 
you can rely on

We deliver safe, efficient, and measurable well performance in partnership with leading operators. Our results speak through every project – from successful regional expansions to record-setting HSE performance in Oman.
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Technical expertise

How we drill

You get more than a rig on location. You gain a young high-spec land rig fleet, mechanized rig floors and advanced automation working together to cut NPT, protect your crews and keep your wells on plan across the Middle East.

Advanced drilling fleet

  • 27 state-of-the-art land rigs (1000–3000 HP)
  • Fleet mix of light, medium and heavy rigs for diverse drilling programs
  • Among the youngest fleets in the GCC region
  • 86% average rig utilization in 2024
  • Over 130 wells drilled and worked over annually

Fully automated and mechanized systems

  • AR80 Iron Roughneck for automated pipe handling and consistent make-up / break-out
  • Lazy Grip Arm (LGA) for safer, controlled tubular handling
  • Automated mud bucket systems to limit spills and improve housekeeping
  • 86% average rig utilization in 2024
  • Pipecat and pipe logistics systems to streamline handling on location to streamline handling on location
  • Remotely controlled mast operations to reduce exposure in high-risk zones

Advanced automation technologies

  • NOVOS Drilling Automation System for real-time optimization of drilling parameters
  • Auto-sequence workflows to standardize repetitive drilling activities
  • Zone management systems to control access and protect personnel in red zones
  • Interlock safety systems to prevent unsafe or unauthorized operations
  • Digital rig monitoring with real-time performance dashboards
  • Predictive maintenance to reduce unplanned downtime

Well planning and execution

  • Experience in vertical, deviated, horizontal and ERD (extended reach drilling) wells
  • Directional well planning and execution aligned with your field development objectives
  • Measurement While Drilling (MWD) capabilities for real-time data
  • Real-time geological steering to stay in zone and improve reservoir contact
  • Management of complex trajectories in crowded subsurface environments

Safety systems

  • Red zone camera monitoring systems for continuous oversight of critical areas
  • Central CCTV support center for real-time safety supervision
  • Automated safety interlocks to block unsafe operating sequences
  • Advanced well control systems and BOP equipment aligned with international standards
  • IWCF-certified drilling crews on board
  • Emergency response plans, drills and preparedness protocols embedded in daily operations

Certifications and standards

  • ISO 45001 (Occupational Health and Safety Management)
  • API Q2 (Quality Management for Service Supply Organizations)
  • ISO 9001:2008 (Quality Management Systems)
  • Three consecutive years LTI-free (2022–2024)
  • Industry-leading HSE performance indicators across the fleet

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Why operators choose us

Built for the Middle East's most demanding formations

From complex carbonate formations to tight gas reservoirs, our advanced fleet and 19 years of regional expertise deliver precise wellbore placement, minimal NPT, and zero compromise on safety — across every shift, every well.

Our crews understand Middle East geology, regulatory requirements, and the operational realities that define drilling success in Oman, Kuwait, and beyond. When precision, speed, and safety all matter equally, operators trust ABRAJ.

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Technical expertise

Let’s discuss your drilling challenges

Every field is different. Every well has its own risks, constraints and targets. Share your objectives with our technical team and we will work with you to design drilling solutions that deliver the performance, safety and ICV outcomes your project requires.

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FAQs

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