Emjel

What Emjel does

Emjel Oil Field Services LLC is a UAE-based oilfield services company founded circa 2000 and headquartered at M44-Mussafah Industrial City in Abu Dhabi. The company specializes in cementing services for oil and gas well construction, completion, and zonal isolation, with a stated track record of more than two decades and approximately 100+ employees spanning engineers, technicians, operators, and support staff. Its core technical offering covers primary and remedial cementing, coiled tubing (sizes 1.25" to 2.37"), acidizing, hydraulic fracturing, and stimulation and pumping services, supported by advanced cement additives and automated cementing systems that target improved fluid rheology, precise slurry placement, and reduced human error. Case studies published by Emjel focus on enhanced well integrity, optimal cement bonding, innovative technologies, and cost reduction, positioning the company as a specialist rather than a generalist oilfield services provider.

The company's business model is anchored in competitive tender processes for multi-year framework agreements with national and international oil and gas operators. Its most consequential customer relationship is a share of the $658 million ADNOC framework agreement awarded in March 2022 for cementing services across ADNOC's onshore and offshore fields, structured as a five-year term with an option for an additional two years. Emjel was one of five companies awarded this framework, alongside Halliburton, Baker Middle East, Emirates Western, and NESR. The contract mandates that over 65% of value flows back into the UAE under ADNOC's In-Country Value program, reinforcing local content positioning. The company is a subsidiary of Emdad LLC, with Mohammed Juma Al Bawardi Alfalasi serving as Chairman and CEO of the parent and Issa Mohamed as General Manager of Emjel.

Emjel distributes services through direct enterprise field sales into oil and gas operators in the Middle East, with operations currently confined to the UAE. It markets through its corporate website (emjel.ae), published case studies, QHSE newsletters, and HSE recognition events. The company holds ISO certifications and has received ADNOC HSE recognition and a 2017 regional "Top Company to Work for" award. No public revenue figures are disclosed, and the company has no app, public API, or external funding rounds on record.

Name

Emjel

Legal name

Emjel Oil Field Services LLC

Website

https://emjel.ae

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Emjel Oil Field Services LLC is a UAE-based oilfield services company founded circa 2000 that provides cementing, coiled tubing, acidizing, hydraulic fracturing, and stimulation services to major oil and gas operators, primarily ADNOC, under multi-year framework agreements.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Oilfield Cementing Services

NAICS

Support Activities for Oil and Gas Operations (213112), Drilling Oil and Gas Wells (213111)

SIC

Drilling Oil & Gas Wells (1381), Oil & Gas Field Services, Nec (1389)

akta.pro primary industry

Well Construction & Completion Services (Cementing, Casing, Tubular Running) (EUALABAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Pressure Pumping & Stimulation (Hydraulic Fracturing, Acidizing) (EUALABAF), Oilfield & Refining Specialty Chemicals (IMAEABAI)

Keywords

• Oilfield cementing services
• Well zonal isolation
• Coiled tubing services
• Hydraulic fracturing services
• Well integrity solutions

Headquarters

HQ city

Abu Dhabi

HQ country

United Arab Emirates

HQ region

Middle East

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Cementing Services: Primary revenue from cementing solutions including primary cementing, remedial cementing, and zonal isolation services for oil and gas wells. Services are provided under multi-year framework agreements.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Emjel provides cementing services for oil and gas wells to achieve zonal isolation, aquifer protection, and structural integrity of the wellbore. Its portfolio includes cementing, coiled tubing (1.25"–2.37" sizes and larger on request), acidizing, hydraulic fracturing, and matrix stimulation and pumping services, delivered to onshore and offshore operators, primarily under multi-year framework agreements.

Product overview

Emjel is an oilfield services company offering a portfolio of cementing and well services. The core offering centers on Cementing services for zonal isolation, aquifer protection, and wellbore structural integrity. Supporting services include Coiled Tubing, Acidizing, Hydraulic Fracturing, and Stimulation & Pumping. Technical Solutions provides innovation and ESG advantages. The company delivers these services to ADNOC and other oil and gas operators across onshore and offshore fields in the UAE region.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Cementing Cementing operations delivering complete zonal isolation, aquifer protection, and structural integrity of the wellbore for oil and gas operators across onshore and offshore fields.
• Coiled Tubing Coiled tubing services in sizes from 1.25" to 2.37" with larger sizes available on request or project requirements, supporting well intervention and stimulation operations.
• Acidizing An economical well stimulation method that restores performance to older wells and ensures connectivity of the reservoir to the wellbore.
• Hydraulic Fracturing High horse power units providing acid fracturing capabilities to meet regional oilfield stimulation needs.
• Stimulation & Pumping Matrix stimulation and pumping services utilizing modern technology and state-of-the-art equipment across all operations.
• Technical Solutions Technology and innovation solutions providing competitive advantages and Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) benefits for oilfield operations.

Quantifiable outcome

• Minimized risk of costly remedial work and environmental contamination
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

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 core and minor.

• ADNOC (Abu Dhabi National Oil Company)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 17 March 2022Emjel was awarded a $658 million framework agreement for cementing services alongside Halliburton, Baker, Emirates Western, and NESR. The agreement covers ADNOC's onshore and offshore fields for five years with an option for two more years. Over 65% of the value flows back into the UAE economy under ADNOC's In-Country Value program.
• Halliburton Worldwide Limited Abu DhabiminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerOne of five companies awarded cementing services framework agreements by ADNOC in the competitive tender process.
• Baker Middle EastminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerOne of five companies awarded cementing services framework agreements by ADNOC in the competitive tender process.
• Emirates Western Oil Well Drilling & Maintenance Co.minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerOne of five companies awarded cementing services framework agreements by ADNOC in the competitive tender process.
• NESR Energy ServicesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerOne of five companies awarded cementing services framework agreements by ADNOC in the competitive tender process.
• Emdad LLCcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerParent company of Emjel. Mohammed Juma Al Bawardi Alfalasi serves as Chairman and CEO of Emdad LLC. Emjel is part of the Emdad Industrial Complex.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Halliburton: One of the two largest global oilfield services companies and the primary direct competitor to Emjel in cementing and well construction. Halliburton was also awarded a share of the same ADNOC $658M framework agreement for cementing services, competing head-to-head with Emjel on UAE tenders.
• Baker Hughes: Global oilfield services major with a cementing and well-construction portfolio directly comparable to Emjel's. Baker Middle East was also awarded a share of the same ADNOC framework, making it a direct head-to-head competitor on UAE upstream tenders.
• National Energy Services Reunited (NESR): Middle East-focused oilfield services company offering cementing, coiled tubing, stimulation, and drilling services. NESR was awarded alongside Emjel in the ADNOC framework agreement and serves the same regional NOC customer base with overlapping service lines.
• Emirates Western Oil Well Drilling & Maintenance Co. UAE-based oil well drilling and maintenance firm offering well construction and intervention services. It was awarded a share of the same ADNOC framework as Emjel, making it a direct local competitor with overlapping capabilities and customer overlap.

Broad incumbents

• Schlumberger (SLB): The largest global oilfield services company with a comprehensive cementing, drilling, and completion portfolio. While not a named ADNOC framework partner, SLB operates across the same well-construction space as Emjel and competes for adjacent ADNOC and regional work scopes.
• Weatherford International: Global oilfield services company with cementing, coiled tubing, and stimulation offerings that overlap directly with Emjel's service lines. Operates across the Middle East and competes for regional upstream service tenders.

Regional players

• ADNOC Drilling: ADNOC's listed drilling and oilfield services subsidiary, providing drilling, completion, and related well-construction services in the UAE. As the operator's in-house provider, it captures a structural share of ADNOC upstream work and competes indirectly with Emjel for ADNOC spend.
• TAQA (Abu Dhabi National Energy Company): UAE-based energy company with oilfield services exposure through its subsidiary and ADNOC-aligned operations. As a UAE strategic player, it intersects with Emjel's regional upstream customer base and ICV positioning.

Emerging players

• Expro Group: Oilfield services provider focused on well construction, intervention, and integrity. While its primary differentiators are subsea wellheads and test services, it competes with Emjel in the well-construction phase on regional tenders.
• Oilfield Service Egypt (OSE): Regional oilfield services provider with cementing, drilling, and production capabilities serving North Africa and the Middle East. While smaller in scale, OSE pursues similar upstream contracts at NOCs and competes indirectly with Emjel for regional market share.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/emjel-oil-field-services-l-l-c

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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