ZPEB Uganda

The company was established in Uganda to provide high-end drilling engineering services and is globally recognized for its integrated oilfield service capabilities and advanced rig manufacturing. In Uganda, ZPEB is widely known for deploying the LR8001 drilling rig the first of its kind in the country to execute ultra-deep and complex drilling operations on the shores of Lake Albert, maintaining a reputation for technical precision and rapid project mobilization.

The company provides several specialized high-tech upstream services critical to the development of Uganda's petroleum resources:

• Oil and gas drilling services: Executing complex drilling programs for production and injection wells in the Kingfisher and Tilenga fields using heavy-duty, automated rigs.

• Rig mobilization and installation: Managing the logistics and assembly of large-scale drilling platforms, including specialized noise-reduction and environmentally friendly rigs for sensitive ecosystems.

• Well engineering and completion: Providing technical solutions for wellbore construction, casing, and the installation of downhole equipment to ensure long-term production integrity.

• Drilling fluid and chemical services: Formulating and managing specialized drilling muds and fluids to maintain well pressure and lubricate drilling bits during deep-well operations.

• Technical manpower and labor: Employing and training a significant number of Ugandan technicians and engineers in international petroleum drilling standards.

• Logistics and heavy haulage: Coordinating the inland transportation of massive drilling components from international ports to remote sites in Western Uganda.

• Health, safety, and environmental management: Implementing strict safety protocols and waste management systems to minimize the industrial footprint near Lake Albert and within national parks.

• Subsurface technical support: Offering real-time data monitoring and geological support during the active drilling phase to optimize well trajectories.