SLB has commissioned a new fluids systems plant in Pemba, Mozambique, expanding local capacity to support drilling and completion activities as offshore energy development grows in the country.
The new liquid mud plant provides an initial storage capacity of 21,000 barrels and is designed as a scalable facility capable of serving multiple offshore customers and increasing activity levels.
By preparing, storing and supplying drilling and completion fluids locally, the facility is intended to strengthen supply chain readiness while reducing logistical constraints for offshore operations.
The investment coincides with SLB marking 70 years of operations in Mozambique and forms part of the company’s wider strategy to expand local infrastructure and technical capability supporting the country’s offshore energy sector.
“This investment reflects our confidence in the country’s future and our commitment to supporting its energy ambitions. The new liquid mud plant strengthens local energy infrastructure, expands opportunities for local content development, and enhances our ability to support customers as they deliver some of Africa’s most significant offshore energy resources,” said Miguel Baptista, Managing Director for Central, East and Southern Africa at SLB.
More than 100 jobs were created during construction of the Pemba facility, with Mozambican nationals representing around 80% of the project workforce.
SLB also recorded more than 67,000 working hours during project delivery without a recordable safety incident.
The new plant strengthens Pemba’s role as a logistics and service base for offshore energy activity in Mozambique, providing additional capacity as operators increase exploration and development work in the region.
