Africa Oilfield Logistics has announced that its 49 per cent-owned subsidiary Ardan Risk & Support Services has signed a contract with Weatherford International subsidiary Weatherford Drilling International to provide camp management, catering and medical support to its 120-person drilling camp in Turkana, Kenya
According to Africa Oilfield Logistics, Ardan has won a number of contracts with international oil and gas, drilling, engineering and exploration companies operating in East Africa, and is advancing its strategy of becoming the leading provider of support services and logistics in Africa.
Africa Oilfield Logistics director Andrew Groves said, “Ardan continues to build its reputation as the premier support services and logistics company in the East African region and is rapidly growing its client list, particularly with leading international oil and gas and associated engineering companies including Africa Oil Corp, Global Geophysical, Tullow Oil and BGP Seismic.”
Ardan will provide ground supervision, cleaning and laundry services and three high quality meals per day per camp member.
The company will also provide medical facilities, including a containerised consultation room with resuscitation capabilities and fully qualified medical personnel, with a fleet of ambulances located in the region.
Groves added, “With a solid foothold in Kenya, Ethiopia and Tanzania, where we are capitalising on the hydrocarbon and mineral boom, we remain active in extending our service offering and geographic reach in order to maximise cross-selling opportunities and long-term revenue streams.”
