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Sulzer and Jawaby Services & Investments Ltd form joint venture for rotating equipment services in Libya
via Libya Herald1 min read
Switzerland's Sulzer, an industrial engineering and manufacturing firm, has partnered with Jawaby Services & Investments Ltd JSIL, a subsidiary of Libya's National Oil Corporation NOC, to establish Jawaby Sulzer Services. This new joint venture will offer rotating equipment services in Libya, adhering to high industry standards for oil and gas, power generation, and industrial operations. Jawaby Sulzer Services plans to open a service facility in the Misrata Free Zone. The collaboration aims to provide comprehensive, OEM-grade rotating equipment services within Libya, combining Sulzer's global technical expertise with JSIL's local presence. This initiative seeks to address the current need for Libyan operators to send critical assets abroad for maintenance, which often leads to longer lead times and increased operational risks. The new entity will deliver local maintenance, re-engineering, and rehabilitation services, meeting Sulzer's global excellence standards.
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