Oil industry giant opens branches in Namibia
The American oilfield service provider Halliburton officially inaugurated its branches in Namibia last week.
Mines and energy minister Tom Alweendo and Halliburton's vice president of Africa South of the Sahara, Antoine Berel, inaugurated the branches which aim to increase local involvement in Namibia before the first oil production begins in the Orange Basin.
According to the Africa Energy Chamber (AEC) and Halliburton, the opening ceremonies of the branches located in Windhoek, Walvis Bay, Lüderitz and Swakopmund took place last Monday and Tuesday.
"We are proud to support Namibia's oil and gas industry, contribute to the economic success of the country and create opportunities for local people," Berel said.
The branch in Windhoek will focus on support services, while the Walvis Bay facilities will handle cement and drilling fluid services, as well as maintenance.
Among other things, drilling, well completion and perforation services will be provided in Swakopmund. The branch in Lüderitz will support cement and wireline operations.
The Walvis Bay branch constitutes an investment of around U$10 million and includes storage facilities, facilities for horizontal tanks to store and process synthetic and water-based drilling fluids, as well as storage facilities for dry material.
A laboratory unit will also provide engineering and support services for offshore operations. This unit will employ 200 Namibians, with 50% women. To date, 750 local companies have responded to tenders.
"These new facilities allow us to work close to our customers and deliver the advanced technologies and services that maximize asset value," said Berel.
In April 2024, Halliburton signed an integrated multiple deep-sea drilling contract with energy companies Rhino Resources and Azule Energy.
Under the contract, Halliburton will provide comprehensive solutions for the construction of exploration and appraisal wells on the coast of Namibia.
"African Energy Chamber commends Halliburton's proactive effort to establish its presence in Namibia," said AEC's chairman N.J. Ayuk, said.
Mines and energy minister Tom Alweendo and Halliburton's vice president of Africa South of the Sahara, Antoine Berel, inaugurated the branches which aim to increase local involvement in Namibia before the first oil production begins in the Orange Basin.
According to the Africa Energy Chamber (AEC) and Halliburton, the opening ceremonies of the branches located in Windhoek, Walvis Bay, Lüderitz and Swakopmund took place last Monday and Tuesday.
"We are proud to support Namibia's oil and gas industry, contribute to the economic success of the country and create opportunities for local people," Berel said.
The branch in Windhoek will focus on support services, while the Walvis Bay facilities will handle cement and drilling fluid services, as well as maintenance.
Among other things, drilling, well completion and perforation services will be provided in Swakopmund. The branch in Lüderitz will support cement and wireline operations.
The Walvis Bay branch constitutes an investment of around U$10 million and includes storage facilities, facilities for horizontal tanks to store and process synthetic and water-based drilling fluids, as well as storage facilities for dry material.
A laboratory unit will also provide engineering and support services for offshore operations. This unit will employ 200 Namibians, with 50% women. To date, 750 local companies have responded to tenders.
"These new facilities allow us to work close to our customers and deliver the advanced technologies and services that maximize asset value," said Berel.
In April 2024, Halliburton signed an integrated multiple deep-sea drilling contract with energy companies Rhino Resources and Azule Energy.
Under the contract, Halliburton will provide comprehensive solutions for the construction of exploration and appraisal wells on the coast of Namibia.
"African Energy Chamber commends Halliburton's proactive effort to establish its presence in Namibia," said AEC's chairman N.J. Ayuk, said.
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