Weir Oil & Gas Dubai announced today it has signed a multi-year multimillion dollar contract in Iraq with a major gas company. The contract secures the provision of Weir Oil & Gas fabrication, workshop-machining services and field services to support the company’s operations in Iraq, especially with respect to brownfield modifications and rotating equipment maintenance.

Positive past and existing contract performance with the international oil company, Weir Oil & Gas’ capabilities in Iraq, local content, in-house engineering, API and OEM certifications and having a comprehensive international facility near the gas company’s sites were deciding factors in the deal. This contractual agreement further consolidates Weir’s Rig to Grid capabilities in the Middle East.

This is a strategic agreement that will enable Weir to be a key player for the international gas company and allow Weir to expand their portfolio in the specific oil field in which the gas company operates.

In the Eastern Hemisphere region, Weir Oil & Gas provides an off-the-shelf range of products, as well as customized wellhead solutions designed to meet unique specifications. The company provides in-country service and support through Centers of Engineering and Manufacturing Excellence, which allow the company to manufacture and distribute wellhead equipment quicker due to its proximity to customers in the region.

Weir is focused on leveraging its Pressure Control and Oilfield Services in order to be the preferred supplier of pressure containment products and services for Drilling and Production customers in the Middle East, assuring best in class quality, delivery and responsiveness. The company’s Operations and Maintenance offerings lead the industry in Maintenance Process Optimization Services for brownfield/greenfield oil and gas, power and industrial facilities, streamlining maintenance costs and reducing total cost of ownership. Weir Oil & Gas’ Rotating Equipment/Turbo machinery offers brownfield rotating equipment solutions to increase asset life and reduce cost of ownership.

“We are pleased to support our clients through providing services, repairs and important upgrades while assisting them with engineer-driven change management protocols and production facility turnarounds,” said Ronan Le Gloahec, Eastern Hemisphere President for Weir Oil & Gas. “With this contract we will support this client’s gas operations for several years to come thanks to our state-of-the-art facility and in-country engineering know-how.”

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