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Al-Baraka Oilfield Services is on the cusp of changing the economic landscape of local communities within Oil producing concession areas with its commitment to excellence in the oil and gas space. Oommen John P reports
Al-Baraka Oilfield Services, one of the leading Oil & Gas Contractors in the Sultanate, has recorded impressive results over the past few years and is contributing significantly to the economic growth trajectory of the Sultanate.
Along with building its core upstream portfolio, the company is also exploring opportunities in other energy sectors, while focussing on safe and reliable operations.
• BOS aims to bring benefits to all its stakeholders.
• Providing a safe and vibrant working, environment for employees in which people feel valued.
• Delivering sustainable Social Investment projects in health education and capacity building for its local communities
• Al Baraka does not take pride in Omanisation of only the unskilled categories, rather it aims at creating semi-skilled and skilled Omani employees to enhance in-country value.
What sets the company apart from its competitors is its commitment to forge good partnership, transparency and reliability with its clients rather than Client-Contractor relationship. “Our clients are fully aware that we have the skills, resources and expertise, and most importantly, the ability to complete their projects to the highest standards on time,” says a company spokesperson.
Spearheading the company’s transformation is Musallam S AlMaashani, its CEO. Health, Safety, Quality and the Environment are among the key drivers of the company. “We follow strict safety rules and regulations as well as quality procedures that will enable us to strive for continuous improvement and performances. We at BOS take pride in our achievements which we attribute to the dedication of our staff, whose exceptional skills and expertise are the key value of our company’s success. Thanks to our loyal team, we have succeeded in proving that we can deliver on our promises, can rise to the challenge and excel in our performance to the satisfaction of our clients,” the spokesperson adds.
Looking ahead, the company intends to remain committed to excellence, keep abreast of changes and innovations and adopt better management and construction techniques. It aims to become a renowned player in the oil and gas industry that offers professional, innovative and quality services at competitive prices.
“We are on track to build a company that can offer diverse, quality and integrated oil field services and technologies starting with well services. Our aim is to continue and diversify into different ventures in the oil and gas sector.”
BOS recognises that Well Services plays a vital role in increasing the oil production and tackle deferment, hence the company’s mission is to offer professional and Optimum quality well intervention services thereby according HSE as the number one priority.
Diversity of growth and innovation is one of BOS’s Values and part of our business strategy. “We know that understanding and drawing on the strength of diversity means meeting the needs of clients in the Sultanate and building strong relationships in the many sectors that we serve, and engaging with the talents of our people.”
Improving safety performance has continued to be our focus. “Our HSE goal is to ensure all our employees return Home Safely. We have taken steps to strengthen our overarching safety management framework, improve our safety management and reporting systems and further enhance our safety culture.”
In addition to serving our client and community at large, the company aspires to be a catalyst for in country value (ICV) initiatives, always harvesting good ideas from local and abroad to ensure that a sound and sustainable approach towards local market engagement is maintained and is sustainable.