Sulzer has signed a joint venture (JV) with Jawaby Services & Investments (JSIL), a wholly owned subsidiary of Libya’s National Oil Corporation (NOC), to provide in country rotating equipment services in Libya.
The new entity, named Jawaby Sulzer Services, will provide in country services delivered with the highest industry standards for oil & gas, power generation and industrial operations.
Thanks to the agreement, Sulzer introduces internationally recognised maintenance and repair expertise in Libya.
Jawaby Sulzer Services will introduce an in-country service facility and an operational headquarters in the Misrata Free Zone, near Tripoli, to support oil and gas, power generation and industrial companies in Libya.
Alex Myers, regional president of India, Middle East & CIS (INMEC) at Sulzer Services, said: “Establishing Jawaby Sulzer Services marks an important step in strengthening our presence in the region in support of our customers.
“Amidst the acceleration of upstream investment, operators need dependable, locally delivered expertise to keep complex rotating equipment running safely and efficiently. This joint venture ensures that international standards and technical depth are now embedded within Libya’s energy sector, supporting stable operations and long-term industrial growth.”
Dr Ahmed Ibrahim ElBadri, executive manager of JSIL, added: “Our partnership brings together JSIL’s strong local presence and Sulzer’s global expertise to deliver reliable, high-quality turbomachinery services inside Libya. For us, localization means building lasting capability at home – creating meaningful skilled employment, supporting Libyan suppliers and ensuring that the expertise needed to power the energy sector is developed and retained within the country.”
Sulzer becomes service provider in Libya through joint venture with JSIL
