Monday 04 / May / 2026
Muscat: The Petroleum Development Oman (PDO) today signed a strategic contract with Abraj Energy Services to provide hydraulic fracturing services, reflecting its commitment to enhancing hydrocarbon resource recovery, improving operational efficiency, and supporting local content.
Hydraulic fracturing is a cornerstone of PDO’s operations, contributing to improved production and enabling the development of complex hydrocarbon reserves.
Under this contract, Abraj Energy Services will employ advanced fracturing technologies, including enhanced granular support systems and gels, to deliver highly efficient solutions aligned with PDO’s production targets.
This contract is part of PDO’s focus on enhancing operational efficiency and developing national capabilities, supporting sustainable value creation and strengthening the competitiveness of Oman’s energy sector.
Dr. Aflah bin Said Al Hadhrami, Managing Director of Petroleum Development Oman (PDO), stated that this partnership represents a significant step towards enhancing the value of the company's assets, while simultaneously strengthening national capabilities and PDO's leading role in developing local content in the Sultanate of Oman.
He noted that hydraulic fracturing is a cornerstone of hydrocarbon resource investment in Oman, and this collaboration will undoubtedly enable the company to achieve production that combines efficiency and sustainability.
Al Hadhrami emphasized that PDO remains committed to empowering Omani companies to play a leading role in the energy sector, explaining that this contract embodies its ongoing approach to supporting local institutions, refining their technical capabilities, and enhancing their readiness to compete regionally and internationally.
Engineer Saif bin Said Al Hamhami, CEO of Abraj Energy Services, said that winning this contract will expand the company's operations and enable it to participate in technologically advanced and high-level hydraulic fracturing operations.
He explained that awarding this contract is a strong affirmation of PDO's confidence in Abraj Energy Services' ability to consistently deliver reliable and high-quality services.
Al Hamhami added that this achievement demonstrates the company's operational strength, reinforces its position as a national hydrocarbon extraction company, and supports its long-term growth in a competitive market.
He emphasized the company's ongoing commitment to fostering sustainable partnerships and delivering added value across the energy sector.
Through these partnerships, Petroleum Development Oman (PDO) strengthens its role in the long-term sustainability of the energy sector and the diversification of the national economy, relying on innovation, partnerships, and the development of national talent.
