Akakus Oil Operations has issued a prequalification call for horizontal well drilling services using directional drilling tools, under tender reference BC-2026-DW-002. The Libyan operator is inviting all specialized and technically capable companies to submit prequalification documentation in accordance with the conditions set out in the announcement.
To qualify, applicants must demonstrate that they possess the required technical and financial resources and submit complete prequalification packages directly to Akakus Oil Operations. The tender covers the provision of horizontal well drilling services with steering and directional tools — a technically demanding segment that typically requires experienced measurement-while-drilling (MWD) and rotary steerable system (RSS) capabilities, though the article does not specify further technical parameters such as well depth, number of wells, or contract duration.
Akakus Oil Operations is a significant upstream operator active in the Libyan oil sector, and this prequalification round signals an active procurement pipeline for well services in the country. Libya's upstream sector has seen renewed operator activity as production stabilizes, making competitive positioning in prequalification rounds important for service companies seeking entry into the market. The tender number BC-2026-DW-002 suggests this is part of a broader procurement programme for 2026.
For Norwegian well services and drilling technology companies, this is a concrete market entry point. Prequalification is the essential first step before any contract award, and companies without an existing Akakus relationship should prioritise submitting documentation now. The article does not disclose submission deadlines, contract value, or award timeline, so interested parties should contact Akakus directly to obtain the full prequalification package and confirm closing dates.