Turnwell Industries

Advanced Technologies Delivering Unparalleled Efficiency

Integrated drilling, stimulation and production for Abu Dhabi’s onshore unconventional development

About Turnwell

Formed to Deliver UAE’s Unconventional Resources

Turnwell was established with a mandate to unlock the potential of the UAE’s unconventional energy resources.

The joint venture between ADNOC Drilling, SLB and Patterson-UTI was developed to deliver the well construction and completion program for Abu Dhabi spanning from the Ruwais Diyab Unconventional Gas Concession and across Abu Dhabi’s Al Dhafra region to the Falaha and Huwaila oil fields

Oil Well delivery cycles have compressed over 70% from over 40 days to as few as 13.5 days.

The Turnwell JV leverages leading innovations in AI, precision wellbore engineering, completions engineering and production solutions alongside global experience and knowledge to reach best in class efficiency and well performance.

Driven by world‑class expertise, Turnwell transforms client challenges into optimized outcomes through seamless integrated services and comprehensive project management.

Mission

To unlock the full potential of the UAE’s unconventional energy resources, contributing to the nation’s energy security and long-term sustainability.

Vision

To lead the unconventional resources development in the Middle East, recovering UAE’s world-class unconventional energy.

Leadership Team

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One Integrated Execution Model

Wellbore Design to Execution

From 43 drilling days to under 15 – one integrated operation, seamless delivery

Unconventional Drilling

15-day cycles in Oil play. Digital technology and automation reduce time per well. 15% ROP improvement. Driving every KPI to its technical limits: ROP, connection and skidding times.

Stimulation at Scale

650+ digitally enabled stages. Peak execution of 14 stages and 20 pumping hours in a single day.

Flowback and Well Productivity

Diverse conditions including high H2S, high temperature and multiphase flow – Turnwell delivers safe, efficient and data-driven flowback operations.

HSE and Integrity

365+ days injury-free. Integrated Management Systems across HSE, and contractor management.

Our Partners

As one of the largest drilling and integrated drilling service providers in the Middle East, ADNOC Drilling is the sole provider of drilling services to ADNOC in Abu Dhabi. Operating for over 50 years, the company has maximized the wealth of the UAE by delivering over 11 ,000 oil and gas wells.

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Driving innovation for a balanced planet, SLB is a global technology company with extensive experience and expertise in the recovery of unconventional oil and gas resources in the Middle East and worldwide.

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While being heavily involved in the development of the United States’ unconventional energy resources, Patterson-UTI is a leading Oilfield Service company in North America, comprising a strong collective of elite talent, equipment and technology.

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Technology Driving Execution

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