JDR opens West Africa facility

JDR opened a new service and maintenance facility in Port Harcourt and Lagos, Nigeria in partnership with Royal Niger Emerging Technologies.

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In the agreement, which also establishes a long-term trade partnership, the Global Service division of JDR is providing local content to the West African oil and gas market with Nigeria as its first location for services in the region. 

JDR’s recently delivered a hybrid steel umbilical to the ABO 12 field in West Africa and have since invested in a technical test and repair container for umbilicals and reeler management. In addition, they have deployed equipment and skilled personnel for on and offshore support services in that region.

 “We intend to be the supplier of choice in West Africa for JDR’s breadth of product and service,” says Charlie Backhouse, JDR global services director. “Our relationship with Royal Niger has enabled us to accelerate this strategic vision and we are very proud to be working alongside them.”