Houston-based oilfield services giant SLB has been awarded multiple offshore drilling contracts by Abu Dhabi E&P firm Mubadala Energy for work on the Tangkulo natural gas deepwater development in the Andaman Sea, offshore Indonesia.
Under the awards, SLB will work with Mubadala Energy to deliver integrated drilling and well services across the full well life cycle.
The scope includes directional drilling, drilling fluids, cementing, wireline, slickline, coiled tubing, well testing, mud logging, and upper and lower completions. The integrated model is designed to streamline execution while enhancing safety, reliability and operational performance.
“Through this partnership, we will deploy advanced drilling technologies to support safe, efficient execution and delivery of first gas anticipated by the end of 2028. The Tangkulo field is a cornerstone project in our Southeast Asia portfolio and underscores our role in supporting Indonesia’s long-term energy security and economic growth,” said Abdulla Bu Ali, president director of Mubadala Energy Indonesia.
The contracts were awarded through a competitive tender process and underscore the strategic importance of the Tangkulo development to Indonesia’s long-term energy security.
