Name

Oilfields Supply Center

Legal name

Oilfields Supply Center Ltd.

Website

https://oscdubai.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1962

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Oilfield Services and Industrial Supply

NAICS

Mining and Oil and Gas Field Machinery Manufacturing (33313)

SIC

Oil & Gas Field Machinery & Equipment (3533), Oil & Gas Field Services, Nec (1389)

akta.pro primary industry

Oil & Gas Midstream & Pipeline O&M (Pipelines, Compressor Stations) (EUAEAGAF)

akta.pro secondary industry

Marine & Offshore Energy O&M (Offshore Wind, Platforms, Subsea Assets) (EUAEAGAO)

Keywords

• Oilfield services
• Industrial supply base
• Drilling equipment manufacturing
• Logistics clearing forwarding
• Industrial fabrication services

Headquarters

HQ city

Dubai

HQ country

United Arab Emirates

HQ region

Middle East

Offices12 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Infrastructure, Operations, Supply Chain, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Industrial Infrastructure and Facility Services: Revenue generated from leasing industrial operating facilities, workshops, warehouses, and open yard storage within the Common User Supply Base network across UAE, Malaysia, and other locations. Services include facility management, property management, and bespoke facility construction.
2. Logistics and Clearing & Forwarding Services: End-to-end logistics operations including customs clearance, material movement, heavy equipment handling, and fleet operations. Revenue from both integrated logistics solutions and standalone services for oilfield, industrial, and infrastructure projects.
3. Precision Manufacturing and On-Demand Manufacturing: Revenue from manufacturing high-spec components, oilfield equipment, and custom-built products through SIML (Dubai Industrial City), DTM (Saudi Arabia), and Houston facilities. Includes both proprietary OSC products and licensed manufacturing.
4. OSC Proprietary Products: Sales of in-house engineered products including drilling jars (HydraQuaker), hydraulic accelerators, roller reamers (Borrox AP, Model 60), and completion equipment for drilling and well operations.
5. Drill Bits and Drilling Tools: Revenue from Diamant Drilling Services for PDC bits, specialty bits, and drilling reamers including proprietary technologies (StormEYE, MicroCORE, Katana, WARTHOG, SlickWELL product lines).
6. Machine Shop and Inspection Services: SIGS provides machining, repair, NDT inspection, blast and paint, and certification services for drilling and production equipment. Revenue from both workshop services and field inspection services.
7. Drilling Fluids and Solids Control: MIGS generates revenue from supplying drilling fluid products, solids control equipment, and waste management solutions. Includes water-based, oil-based, and specialty fluid systems along with engineering services.
8. Fluid Sealing Solutions: Revenue from manufacturing and supplying gaskets and sealing solutions including RTJ, spiral wound, CAM profile, and specialty sealing products for critical oilfield and industrial applications.
9. Industrial Engineering and Fabrication: Engineering Services division provides design, fabrication, and installation of pressure vessels, heat exchangers, process skid packages, and custom steel structures. Revenue from project-based fabrication services.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

OSC provides integrated upstream energy services spanning four core pillars: Common User Supply Base and Logistics Operations (industrial facilities, warehouses, clearing & forwarding, material movement), Precision Machining and Manufacturing (on-demand manufacturing, OSC proprietary products, and Schlumberger-licensed products), Industrial Engineering and Fabrication Services (pressure vessels, heat exchangers, process skid packages), and Oilfield Services (drilling fluids, drill bits, machine shop, inspection, gaskets). The company sells to enterprise oil and gas operators, drilling contractors, and industrial companies globally.

Product overview

Oilfields Supply Center Ltd. (OSC) is a Government of Dubai-owned energy services conglomerate founded in 1962, operating a vertically integrated portfolio of 12 specialized subsidiaries organized across four core pillars: (1) Common User Supply Base and Logistics Operations — providing shared industrial infrastructure (CUSB), clearing & forwarding, material movement, and facility management; (2) Precision Machining and Manufacturing — covering on-demand manufacturing (SIML, DTM), OSC-branded proprietary products (HydraQuaker drilling jars, HydraQuaker accelerators, Borrox roller reamers, Model 60 roller reamers), and licensed products under Schlumberger agreements (Hydra-Jar AP, Rhino XS Reamer, ArmRdillo wellbore clean-up system, XpressDrill whipstocks); (3) Industrial Engineering and Fabrication Services — delivering pressure vessels, heat exchangers, and process skid packages through Engineering Services and OSC Saudi OGEI; and (4) Oilfield Services — encompassing SIGS machine shop/inspection/gaskets, MIGS drilling fluids/solids control, Diamant Drilling Services drill bits/reamers, and Smith Gaskets fluid sealing. The group maintains global manufacturing hubs in UAE, KSA, Belgium, and the USA, serving upstream oil & gas operators across Middle East, Africa, Asia, Europe, and North America.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Diamant Drilling Services (DDS): Worldwide provider of drill bits and drilling tools with proprietary PDC bit and cutter technologies including StormEYE, MicroCORE, Katana, Phoenix cutters, and WARTHOG layouts.
• MI Gulf Services (MIGS)
• Smith Gaskets

Products and services

• Common User Supply Base (CUSB) OSC's flagship integrated industrial and logistics hub spanning 9.5 million sq ft across UAE and Malaysia, providing shared infrastructure, workshops, warehouses, open yard storage, and facility management for energy sector companies.
• OSC Proprietary Products (SIML + OSC Saudi DTM) Proprietary in-house engineered products for drilling and well operations, including drilling jars (HydraQuaker), hydraulic accelerators, and roller reamers (Borrox AP, Model 60) manufactured at OSC's Dubai and Saudi facilities.
• Schlumberger Licensed Products Offering (SIML + OSC Saudi DTM) Advanced wellbore and drilling technologies manufactured under official licensing agreements with Schlumberger, including Hydra-Jar AP drilling jars, Rhino XS reamers, and the ArmRdillo wellbore clean-up system family (ScourRdillo, XTractR, MunchRdillo, RizeRdillo, PiRanha, VeRidrift), plus XpressDrill cased-hole whipstock systems.
• On-Demand Manufacturing (SIML + OSC Saudi DTM) Precision manufacturing of high-spec oilfield components and equipment through OSC's global manufacturing hubs in UAE (Dubai Industrial City, 210,000 sq ft), KSA (Dammam Airport Zone, 100,000 sq ft), Houston (A9 Manufacturing), and Belgium (Diamant Drilling Services), serving drilling and completion tool needs.
• Logistics Operations (Clearing & Forwarding and Material Movement) End-to-end logistics services including CNC customs clearance, B2G customs integration, free zone reconciliation, heavy lifting and transportation, rig handling, and fleet operations (forklifts, mobile cranes, SPMTs) supporting onshore and offshore energy operations.
• Industrial Engineering and Fabrication Services (OSC Engineering Services + OSC Saudi OGEI) Full project lifecycle engineering and fabrication including process skid packages, shell & tube and air-cooled heat exchangers, ASME-coded pressure vessels, custom steel structures, and repair/surface protection services (epoxy coating, manganese phosphating, PTFE/Xylan coating), with facilities in UAE (Dubai, 1,400 MT/year capacity) and KSA (Dammam, 1,200 MT/year capacity).
• Machine Shop and Inspection Services (SIGS) Integrated machining, inspection, non-destructive testing (NDT), blast and paint, and certification services supporting asset integrity for drilling and production equipment, with facilities in Dubai, Abu Dhabi, and KSA. Covers rotary shoulder connection repair, CNC milling, lifting equipment inspection (DROPS certified), and full NDT suite (MT, PT, UT, ET, VT, EMI).
• Drilling & Completion Fluids & Solids Control (MIGS) Integrated fluid systems (WBM, NAF, RDF, completion brines), solids control equipment (shale shakers, centrifuges, dryers, mud cleaners, degassers), and drilling waste management (contain-treat-dispose framework) supporting onshore and offshore operations across Middle East, Africa, and Central Asia.
• Drill Bits and Drilling Reamers (Diamant Drilling Services) Engineered drill bits and drilling optimization tools including Steel Body PDC bits, Matrix Body PDC bits, StormEYE, MicroCORE, Hybrid PDC, Impregnated, Bi-Center, Casing Drill, and Coring bits; SlickWELL staged hole openers, concentric/eccentric/on-bit/in-line reamers; and proprietary cutting technologies Katana, WARTHOG, and WARTHOG W layout, manufactured in Belgium, USA, UAE, and KSA (API 7-1 certified).
• Gaskets and Fluid Sealing Solutions (Smith Gaskets) Comprehensive fluid sealing portfolio including metallic RTJ and lens gaskets, spiral wound and CAM profile semi-metallic gaskets, non-metallic/soft-cut gaskets, flange insulation kits, gland packing, subsea sealing, and specialty solutions, manufactured in UAE, KSA, Malaysia, and Oman to ISO 9001 and API standards.
• Industrial Operating Facilities Industrial facilities within CUSB including plant and equipment leasing, bespoke custom-built facilities, and open yard storage across Jebel Ali, Dubai Industrial City, Technopark/NIP, and Johor, Malaysia.
• Industrial Warehouses - Al Quoz Industrial warehouse units in Al Quoz 1, Dubai totaling 139,700 sq ft of development land and 100,427 sq ft of warehouse area, suitable for manufacturing, storage, and distribution operations.
• Industrial Workshops High-quality industrial workshops across key UAE locations (JAFZA 3,230,000 sq ft, DIC 721,181 sq ft workshops, NIP 323,993 sq ft) and Johor, Malaysia (517,518 sq ft workshops, 983,229 sq ft open yard), supporting a wide range of industrial and commercial operations.
• Facility Management Services Integrated facility and property management services including leasing and property management, project management, fit-out management, bespoke project support, and 24/7 security services across all OSC strategic locations.

Quantifiable outcome

• 60+ years of continuous operations supporting global energy sector
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers15 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature7 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered foundational, core and regional.

• Smith InternationalfoundationalTechnology or IntegrationSmith International was the original joint venture partner in creating SIML (Smith International Manufacturing Limited) in 2003 and SIGS (Smith International Gulf Services) in 1974. Smith International (previously an SLB company) partnered with OSC to serve MENA markets. OSC subsequently acquired full ownership of SIML in 2012 and SIGS remains 100% OSC subsidiary. The partnership provided technology transfer and manufacturing capabilities for oilfield equipment.
• SchlumbergercoreTechnology or IntegrationOSC manufactures Schlumberger licensed products including Hydra-Jar AP hydraulic drilling jars, Rhino XS Reamer expandable reamers, and the ArmRdillo Wellbore Clean-Up System (including RazRdillo, ScourRdillo, XTractR, RizeRdillo, MunchRdillo tools, and XpressDrill whipstock systems). Products produced under formal licensing agreements ensuring compliance with original design, engineering, and quality requirements.
• Diamant Drilling ServicescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOSC acquired Diamant Drilling Services as a center of excellence for fixed cutter drill bit technology based in Belgium. DDS operates facilities in Belgium, USA, UAE, and KSA (API 7-1 certified). DDS provides drill bits and drilling tools with proprietary technologies including StormEYE, MicroCORE, Katana, WARTHOG, and SlickWELL product lines.
• Drresco (DRESCO)foundationalStrategic or Co-development PartnerOSC entered a joint venture with DRESCO in 1977 to create MI Gulf Services (MIGS), now 100% OSC subsidiary. MIGS provides drilling fluids and engineering services throughout the Middle East, Africa, and Central Asia.
• SIGS Malaysia Joint Venture PartnersregionalStrategic or Co-development PartnerSIGS Malaysia is a 70% Bumiputra-owned subsidiary of SIGS, established in 2008. The joint venture structure supports local content requirements and provides fluid sealing solutions across Asia markets.
• OSC International Sdn BhdregionalStrategic or Co-development PartnerLangsat OSC Sdn Bhd (LOSC) operates under OSC International Sdn Bhd, a wholly owned subsidiary of Oilfields Supply Center Ltd. Incorporated under Malaysian Companies Act 2016 to support oilfield services across Malaysia.

Scale indicators15 records

Recent moves11 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• SLB (Schlumberger): Global oilfield services and equipment leader; directly competes with OSC in drilling tools, drill bits, and oilfield services, while also serving as OSC's licensor for Hydra-Jar AP, Rhino XS Reamer, and ArmRdillo product lines. SLB's global scale and R&D budget dwarf OSC, but OSC holds regional advantages in MENA.
• Weatherford International: Oilfield services and equipment company with strong Middle East presence; directly competes with OSC in drilling tools, drilling jars, reamers, and wellbore intervention products. OSC's SVP Commercial previously held senior leadership at Weatherford, indicating direct competitive overlap.
• ADNOC Logistics & Services: UAE-based energy logistics and supply services company with integrated supply base operations. Directly comparable to OSC's Common User Supply Base model in the UAE; both serve regional oil & gas operators with industrial infrastructure and logistics solutions.

Broad incumbents

• Halliburton: Global oilfield services major with deep MENA presence; competes with OSC across drilling services, drill bits, and oilfield equipment. Halliburton's global footprint and integrated service offerings overlap with OSC's four-pillar model, particularly in Saudi Arabia and UAE.
• Baker Hughes: Major oilfield services and industrial energy equipment company with significant MENA operations. Competitor in drilling services, completion equipment, and oilfield manufacturing, with broader portfolio in turbomachinery and industrial solutions that overlaps with OSC's engineering fabrication pillar.
• NOV (National Oilwell Varco): Global oilfield equipment manufacturer with drilling equipment, downhole tools, and completion technologies portfolios that overlap with OSC's SIML and DTM manufacturing offerings. NOV's scale and global supply chain contrast with OSC's regional manufacturing focus.
• TechnipFMC: Global subsea, onshore/offshore, and surface solutions provider; competes with OSC's Engineering Services and OGEI in pressure vessels, process skid packages, and fabrication. TechnipFMC's project execution scale contrasts with OSC's regional fabrication focus.

Others

• Tenaris: Global manufacturer and supplier of tubular products and related services for the energy industry. Adjacent peer to OSC's drilling tools and SIML operations; both supply drilling and completion consumables, though Tenaris focuses on pipes while OSC spans a broader equipment portfolio.

Regional players

• Lamprell: UAE-based provider of services to the oil & gas industry with engineering, fabrication, and drilling services. Operates regionally in the Middle East similar to OSC, with comparable fabrication capabilities (Engineering Services / OGEI overlap) but focused more on rig construction and refurbishment.
• Valaris Limited: Offshore drilling contractor with MENA operations including jackup rigs and drillships. Customer and adjacent ecosystem participant for OSC's supply base, drill bits, and drilling fluids services in the offshore Middle East market where OSC provides upstream field support.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance37 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles12 records

Subsidiaries12 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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