Sulzer and Jawaby Services and Investments Ltd. (JSIL), a wholly owned subsidiary of Libya’s national oil corporation, have signed a joint venture to provide rotating equipment services in Libya. The new entity, named Jawaby Sulzer Services, aims to provide in‑country services for oil and gas, power generation, and industrial operations.
Jawaby Sulzer Services plans to create a service facility in the Misrata Free Zone, near Tripoli, to support oil and gas, power generation, and industrial companies in Libya. Through the joint venture, Sulzer and JSIL plan to establish full-scope, original-equipment-manufacturer-grade rotating equipment services within Libya for the first time.
“Establishing Jawaby Sulzer Services marks an important step in strengthening our presence in the region in support of our customers,” said Alex Myers, regional president of India, the Middle East, and the Commonwealth of Independent States at Sulzer Services. “Amidst the acceleration of upstream investment, operators need dependable, locally delivered expertise to keep complex rotating equipment running safely and efficiently. This joint venture ensures that international standards and technical depth are now embedded within Libya’s energy sector, supporting stable operations and long-term industrial growth.”
Until now, operators have been required to send critical assets (including pumps, gas and steam turbines, compressors, motors, and generators) abroad for overhaul and major repairs, resulting in extended lead times and increased operational risk. Jawaby Sulzer Services is set to address this gap by delivering maintenance, re-engineering, and rehabilitation services locally.
“Our partnership brings together JSIL’s strong local presence and Sulzer’s global expertise to deliver reliable, high-quality turbomachinery services inside Libya,” said Ahmed Ibrahim ElBadri, JSIL executive manager. “For us, localization means building lasting capability at home, creating meaningful skilled employment, supporting Libyan suppliers, and ensuring that the expertise needed to power the energy sector is developed and retained within the country.”