Jakarta, INTI - Strategic collaboration continues to shape Indonesia’s oil and gas drilling industry as PT Pertamina Drilling Services Indonesia officially signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with PT Schlumberger Geophysics Nusantara in Tangerang on Friday, May 22, 2026. The agreement marks a significant step toward strengthening business collaboration and expanding integrated drilling service capabilities.
The partnership reflects the industry’s growing efforts to address global energy challenges through stronger operational synergy. Under the agreement, both companies will enhance cooperation across onshore and offshore drilling services.
The collaboration covers a broad range of strategic services, including rig services, top drive systems, directional drilling, H2S safety monitoring, fishing and coring, manpower supply, catering services, reservoir stimulation and fracturing, plug and abandon operations, digital drilling and modelling, as well as rig equipment inspection.
Strengthening Competitiveness Through Strategic Synergy
President Director of Pertamina Drilling, Avep Disasmita, stated that the partnership forms part of the company’s strategy to strengthen service capabilities while accelerating business expansion in the energy sector.
“Strategic collaboration with SGN is an important step in strengthening an integrated and highly competitive drilling services ecosystem. We believe this synergy will create new opportunities, improve operational efficiency, and deliver added value for both the national and global oil and gas industry,” Avep said.
He added that cross-company partnerships are becoming increasingly important amid the growing complexity and competitiveness of the global energy industry. Therefore, Pertamina Drilling continues to expand collaboration opportunities with strategic partners to support its ongoing business transformation.
“Pertamina Drilling remains committed to growing as a world-class energy services company by delivering innovative and adaptive solutions capable of addressing future industry challenges,” he added.
The partnership between PT Pertamina Drilling Services Indonesia and PT Schlumberger Geophysics Nusantara is expected to strengthen the competitiveness of Indonesia’s drilling services sector while improving operational efficiency and supporting the country’s oil and gas industry amid rapid technological advancement and energy transition demands.
Conclusion
The collaboration between PT Pertamina Drilling Services Indonesia and PT Schlumberger Geophysics Nusantara highlights the growing importance of strategic partnerships in strengthening Indonesia’s oil and gas industry. Through integrated drilling services and technology-driven solutions, both companies aim to improve operational efficiency, enhance competitiveness, and support the future transformation of the energy sector.
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