SLB opens Africa Performance Centre in Luanda

To drive innovation and collaboration between industry players, SLB has launched its Africa Performance Centre in Luanda, Angola

A collaborative hub, stakeholders can access digital, Artificial Intelligence (AI), oil and gas, and new energy sectors within Angola and Africa. The company is known for its innovations in Neuro autonomous geosteering, artificial lift systems, and more. 

The 3,200 sq ft facility will breed the environment for capacity building and upskilling in the technological front.

Fostering collaboration

"Collaboration is essential to deliver efficient scalable solutions that meet operational needs sustainably. With this Performance Center, our aim is to work with customers drawing on our global expertise, diverse technology portfolio, and digital workflows to deliver localised solutions.

"This close collaborative approach leveraging the latest technologies such as AI will enhance customer performance and drive production ultimately addressing Angola's ambition to maintain production above 1.0 million barrels per day until 2030,” said Miguel Baptista, managing director for SLB in Angola, Central and East Africa.

“This centre will be a catalyst for digital transformation and sustainable development in our country; leveraging science, technology, and innovation to drive economic growth and improve the quality of life for our citizens," said Alice de Fatima Pinto de Ceita e Almeida, Secretary of State for Higher Education, Science, Technology and Innovation.

“Angola welcomes, with pleasure, and encourages investment in the oil and gas industry. May more investments come, because the time to invest in Angola is now,” said Diamantino Azevedo, Minister of Mineral Resources, Petroleum and Gas. 

The company also has a West Africa regional office in Lagos, Nigeria.