Baker Hughes Expands Namibian Presence with Liquid Mud Plant, Cement Bulk and Multi-Modal Facilities
21 Novembro 2024 - 10:00AM
Baker Hughes (NASDAQ: BKR), an energy technology company,
announced Thursday the opening of its new liquid mud plant, cement
bulk facility and integrated multi-modal facility to support
Namibia’s burgeoning energy industry and increase localization
opportunities.
The facilities, including Namibia’s largest liquid
mud plant in terms of volume and capacity, will serve as a key
infrastructure necessary to supply drilling and completions fluids
and cement bulk handling critical to serve offshore oil and gas
operations. The integrated multi-modal facility will also house
advanced testing and maintenance equipment to support a variety of
subsea operations. The Walvis Bay facilities represent a
substantial investment in the country from Baker Hughes.
“Namibia is poised to become one of Africa’s
leading energy suppliers, and these operations significantly
enhance our ability to support their goals,” said Amerino Gatti,
executive vice president of Oilfield Services & Equipment at
Baker Hughes. “Our new facilities represent the latest milestone in
the growth of Namibia’s domestic oil and gas industry, and we are
pleased to help the country realize these vital resources while
creating new opportunities for its people.”
The liquid mud plant has the capacity to hold
15,000 barrels of drilling and completion fluids, allowing Baker
Hughes to cater to the unique needs of each customer. The
facilities are located at Namibia’s Walvis Bay Port, providing a
consistent, local source of materials close to the country’s
offshore fields that enhance efficiencies for customers.
The facilities employ local workers who have
received advanced training in oil and gas operations from Baker
Hughes. The company has also provided training to personnel from
the National Petroleum Corporation of Namibia (NAMCOR) and the
country’s Ministry of Mines and Energy (MME) to help strengthen the
nation’s pipeline of skilled workers.
Walvis Bay has become a hub for the Namibian energy
industry since the discovery of substantial offshore oil reserves
in the country’s Orange Basin. Since 2021, Baker Hughes has
provided drilling services, subsea wellheads and tubular running
services in the country.
About Baker HughesBaker Hughes
(NASDAQ: BKR) is an energy technology company that provides
solutions to energy and industrial customers worldwide. Built on a
century of experience and conducting business in over 120
countries, our innovative technologies and services are taking
energy forward – making it safer, cleaner and more efficient for
people and the planet. Visit us at bakerhughes.com.
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