Global energy technology company SLB has been awarded multiple offshore drilling services contracts by Mubadala Energy for the Tangkulo deepwater natural gas development in the Andaman Sea, offshore Indonesia. The contracts cover exploration, appraisal and development drilling activities, with first gas targeted before the end of 2028.
Under the awards, SLB will 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 delivery model is designed to streamline execution, improve safety and enhance operational performance. The project will deploy offshore and deepwater technologies, including real-time downhole monitoring, to reduce operational risk and optimise well placement.
The Tangkulo field forms a key part of Mubadala Energy’s Southeast Asia portfolio and is positioned as a strategic development to support Indonesia’s long-term energy security. The contracts were awarded through a competitive tender process and underscore the importance of offshore gas resources in Indonesia’s broader energy supply strategy.