MEA Q2 2023

MEA / Q2 2023 Feb23567 Leading Global Oil & Gas Services Provider 2023 - Sharjah Operating in over 44 countries across the globe with its headquarters in the UAE, Oil & Gas International (OGI) has become the leading service provider to operating companies, drilling contractors, and services companies worldwide. We profile the firm following it being named in the UAE Business Awards 2023 and bestowed with a prestigious accolade for its endeavours. The UAE is among the world’s 10 largest producers of oil, with around 96% of the country’s roughly 100 million barrels of proven oil reserves located in Abu Dhabi, which ranks the capital city at number six worldwide. On average, the UAE produces 3.2 million barrels of petroleum and liquids per day – and Oil & Gas International is one of these major oil and gas supplier and solutions providers. Established in the year 2011 by a group of experts from the oil and gas sector, it aims to provide excellent products and reliable services. As a one-stop service and solution provider for the oil and gas industry, Oil and Gas International had its humble beginnings in 2011 under the leadership of Managing Director, Mr Thomas Albin. His visionary leadership and proactive actions have resulted in OGI achieving a significant market share internationally, alongside his team of experts constantly aiming to render the finest support to clients and vendors. Establishing and maintaining long-term relationships with all its business associates is very crucial to the company’s long-term business model, and Thomas Albin’s constant presence in the industry for over 33 years has ensured to continue and prosper his mantra and pass on his knowledge and business savvy to his OGI family and the global community to inspire the coming generations. The company’s core offerings and services include tubular running services, API-certified machine shop services, pressure control and BOP rental, redress and grinding of stabilisers, drilling/BHA tools, and fishing tools and rental services, amongst others. It is known as one of the superior providers of equipment and solutions for operating companies, drilling contractors, and service companies across the globe. Ideally located in Sharjah, OGI comprises a yard area of 500,000sqft which includes a fully equipped warehouse, workshop, and service centre, and it has an additional corporate office expanding over 5,000sqft in Dubai Silicon Oasis. Now, its operations extend from the Middle East to Iraq, Africa, India, and other Asia Pacific regions, its comprehensive range of quality-driven products and world-class services meeting the challenging and dynamic requirements of oil field operating companies, drilling contractors, and service providers. As distributor and service agent for major European brands, OGI also caters to the marine sector, vessel operators, offshore and onshore constructions, refurbishment industries, and rigs, and it has an API licensed machine and fabrication shop which operates under stringent quality standards as per drilling industry requirements. It is accredited with API Specification Q1 Registration, API Spec7-1 & 5 CT, 16A and 6A License, and ISO 9001:2015 for the applicable services of manufacturing; tubular running services; rental of drilling and fishing tools; inspection; and the repair, trading, and supplying of the oil and gas industry. Additionally, OGI’s solution orientated trade house enables it to serve any unique requirement from all around the world in a short period of time. It also has multiple rigs in its inventory which enables it to be a major player in the industry, continuously serving the oil and gas industry with wide range of products and services include tubular running services, API-certified machine shop services, drilling /BHA rental tools, welding services, pressure control equipment rental, redress and grinding of stabilisers, drilling/ BHA tools trading of any and all the products including steel bars of various grades 4145/4140/4130/P550/P530. The OGI team can provide a variety of specialised manufacturing, inspection, and repair services from its facility. Its machine shops are fully equipped with computerised cutting units, lathes, mills, borers, and grinders – all of which are operated by experienced personnel who are highly skilled in every aspect of machine shop activity. Its inhouse capabilities allow it to manufacture, repair, and refurbish a range of drilling and down hole tools that ensure equipment arrives in optimal condition for maximum operational efficiency. Despite the challenges posed by Covid-19, OGI has witnessed an enormous growth, continued expansion and diversified with Diamond Jewellery business in partnership with their premium manufacturer who has an exemplary experience of over 100 years in the diamond industry. Multi country expansion and a recent acquisition of 24 years long-standing company are just another feather to OGI’s crown. The company endeavours to contribute to the society that it actively operates and runs the operations in a way that is environmentallyfriendly and sustainable in accordance to the statutory manner and recently started our support to “44.01” initiative thereby assuring our contribution towards eliminating CO2. Ultimately, there’s no denying the dedication and hard work that Oil & Gas International’s team continues to put into the sector, having been named as Leading Global Oil & Gas Services Provider 2023 – Sharjah in the UAE Business Awards. A very worthy accolade that is testament to the commitment of the firm to both the sector and its country of residence. Managing Director, Thomas Albin comments, “At this opportunity, we would like to extend our heartfelt gratitude to all our vendors, clients and business associates for supporting OGI to become a leading service provider.” Company: Oil & Gas International Fze Website: www.ogi-fze.com

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