Sulzer has entered a joint venture with Jawaby Services & Investments Ltd (JSIL), a wholly owned subsidiary of Libya’s National Oil Corporation (NOC), to deliver rotating equipment services inside Libya under a new entity called Jawaby Sulzer Services.

 

The partnership will establish a service facility in the Misrata Free Zone near Tripoli, creating in-country OEM-grade capability for oil and gas, power generation and industrial operators for the first time. The move is designed to combine Sulzer’s global technical expertise with JSIL’s local market access and relationships.

 

Until now, Libyan operators have had to ship critical equipment—including pumps, gas and steam turbines, compressors, motors and generators—abroad for overhaul and major repairs, driving up lead times and operational risk. The new venture aims to close that gap by delivering maintenance, re-engineering and rehabilitation services domestically to international standards.

 

Alex Myers, Regional President of India, Middle East & CIS (INMEC) at Sulzer Services, said: “Establishing Jawaby Sulzer Services marks an important step in strengthening our presence in the region in support of our customers. 

 

"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.”

 

Ahmed Ibrahim ElBadri, Executive Manager of JSIL, added: “Our partnership brings together JSIL’s strong local presence and Sulzer’s global expertise to deliver reliable, high-quality turbomachinery services inside Libya. 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.”