(WO) — Viking Completion Expertise has established a brand new API-certified manufacturing, testing and repair facility in Dhahran, Saudi Arabia, increasing its capability to produce domestically manufactured effectively completion tools to operators within the Kingdom.
The power was established by means of a three way partnership with Abdulrahman Algosaibi Holdings (AGH), which operates a number of Saudi-based companies, together with Clever Power Providers (i-Power) and Excessive Precision Firm (XPRECISION).
In line with Viking, the power is considered one of solely two in Saudi Arabia holding API Q1, API 14A, API 11D1, API 19AC and API 14L licenses. These certifications assist native manufacturing of completion tools, together with subsurface security valves, packers, seal assemblies, sliding facet doorways and touchdown nipples.
The brand new operation will even present tools meeting, testing and completion meeting providers, decreasing reliance on imported merchandise and supporting shorter supply occasions for Saudi oil and fuel operators.
“Reaching API-certified standing and launching our Saudi Arabia entity is a big milestone for our devoted group,” stated Willie Morrison, managing director of Viking Completion Expertise.
The Dhahran facility enhances Viking’s current operations in Dubai, which have provided completion tools to worldwide prospects for practically 30 years.
Viking stated the event follows 5 years of funding in establishing its Saudi operations. The corporate has additionally carried out tools trials within the Kingdom over the previous three years and plans further testing and the introduction of recent product variations over the following 12 months.
The enlargement helps Viking’s participation in Saudi Arabia’s In-Kingdom Complete Worth Add (IKTVA) initiative, which inspires native manufacturing and provide chain growth within the power sector.
