Contracts support offshore gas development with first gas targeted before end of 2028
HOUSTON, February 12, 2026 — Global energy technology company SLB has been awarded multiple offshore drilling services contracts by Mubadala Energy, the Abu Dhabi headquartered international energy company, for the Tangkulo natural gas deepwater development and associated exploration and appraisal drilling activities in the Andaman Sea, offshore Indonesia.
Under the awards, SLB will work with Mubadala Energy to deliver integrated drilling and well services across the full well life cycle. The scope includes directional drilling, drilling fluids, cementing, wireline, slickline, coiled tubing, well testing, mud logging and upper and lower completions. The integrated model is designed to streamline execution while enhancing safety, reliability and operational performance.
“This contract award reflects Mubadala Energy’s strategic vision to develop Indonesia’s offshore resources responsibly and efficiently,” said Abdulla Bu Ali, president director, Mubadala Energy Indonesia. “Through this partnership, we will deploy advanced drilling technologies to support safe, efficient execution and delivery of first gas anticipated by end of 2028. The Tangkulo field is a cornerstone project in our Southeast Asia portfolio and underscores our role in supporting Indonesia’s long-term energy security and economic growth.”
The project will leverage SLB’s offshore and deepwater technologies, including real-time downhole monitoring, to reduce operational risk, improve well placement and strengthen project economics.
“Deepwater developments demand disciplined execution and integrated delivery,” said Sherif Shohdy, president, Asia, SLB. “By combining advanced drilling technologies, real-time insights and strong local expertise, we are well positioned to support safe and efficient offshore operations and accelerate progress toward first gas.”
The contracts were awarded through a competitive tender process and underscore the strategic importance of the Tangkulo development to Indonesia’s long-term energy security.
Key points:
- SLB awarded multiple offshore drilling services contracts by Mubadala Energy for the Tangkulo deepwater development in the Andaman Sea, offshore Indonesia.
- Scope includes drilling, completion and testing services across the full well life cycle.
- First gas targeted before the end of 2028, supporting Indonesia’s long-term energy security.
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