Baker Hughes opens new energy facilities in Namibia

WALVIS BAY, November 22, 2024 – Baker Hughes has expanded its presence in Namibia with the opening of a liquid mud plant, cement bulk facility and integrated multi-modal facility, the company announced on Friday.

The move is designed to support Namibia’s burgeoning energy industry and increase localisation opportunities, the company said.

The liquid mud plant will be the country’s largest in terms of volume and capacity. It can hold 15,000 barrels of drilling and completion fluids.

The facilities, all located in the coastal city of Walvis Bay, will serve as key infrastructure for supplying the drilling and completions fluids and cement bulk handling that are critical to offshore oil and gas operations. The integrated multi-modal facility will also house advanced testing and maintenance equipment to support a variety of subsea operations.

“Namibia is poised to become one of Africa’s leading energy suppliers, and these operations significantly enhance our ability to support their goals,” executive vice-president of oilfield services and equipment at Baker Hughes Amerino Gatti said.

“Our new facilities represent the latest milestone in the growth of Namibia’s domestic oil and gas industry, and we are pleased to help the country realise these vital resources while creating new opportunities for its people.”

The US energy technology player has been active in Namibia since 2021, offering drilling services, subsea wellheads and tubular running services.

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