ADNOC awards $4 billion framework agreements for integrated drilling fluids services

Abu Dhabi National Oil Co. (ADNOC) has let three framework agreements valued at $4 billion for integrated drilling fluids services (IDFS) to support the company’s ongoing production expansion.

IDFS are necessary to drill the wells that will enable ADNOC expand its oil production capacity and drive gas self-sufficiency for the UAE, the company said in a release Nov. 1. Services include provision of products, engineering, technical laboratory support, filtration equipment, and solid control equipment.

The awards were awarded to ADNOC Drilling Co. PJSC, Schlumberger Middle East SA (SLB), and Halliburton Worldwide Ltd. Abu Dhabi. The awards cover both onshore and offshore fields and will run for 5 years with an option for a further 2 years.

The framework agreements will enable investment in local manufacturing of equipment and infrastructure, including in liquid mud plants and a waste management plant, as well as commodity chemicals.

Since November 2021, ADNOC has awarded over $16 billion in agreements for drilling-related equipment and services, including these awards and other agreements for wellheads, downhole completion equipment, liner hangers, cementing service, wireline logging, directional drilling, and logging while drilling.