US-based Baker Hughes has announced a multi-year agreement with Kuwait Oil Company (KOC) to deliver electrical submersible pump (ESP) systems and associated services for the country’s oilfields. The partnership aims to increase output and reduce unplanned downtime across Kuwait’s oil and gas operations.
Integration of digital solutions to optimise performance
The agreement includes installation, monitoring, and maintenance of the ESP units, which are at the core of the artificial lift systems. Baker Hughes will also integrate its FusionPro™ intelligent production drive and Leucipa™, an automated field production optimisation platform. This approach is designed to improve operational reliability while minimising inefficiencies.
According to Amerino Gatti, Executive Vice President of Oilfield Services & Equipment at Baker Hughes, these technologies have proven their effectiveness in Kuwait over the past two decades. The company continues to strengthen its local presence with proven solutions suited to the complexity of Kuwait’s reservoirs.
Extension of an existing technology partnership
This new deal follows a third-quarter award granted to Baker Hughes to provide advanced wireline and perforation services, including Proxima™ logging services to enhance reservoir evaluation and maximise hydrocarbon recovery.
The company already operates a 25,000-square-metre facility in the country, dedicated to failure analysis and testing of artificial lift systems. Additionally, a memorandum of understanding was signed earlier this year to establish a research and development centre in Ahmadi Innovation Valley, aiming to support upstream technology development and build local capabilities.
Strengthening industrial presence in the region
Baker Hughes continues to consolidate its position within Kuwait’s energy infrastructure, aligning its technological solutions with KOC’s long-term performance objectives. The project underscores the growing importance of automation and real-time analytics tools in managing production, particularly in mature assets with high recovery potential.
