Namibia Energy Infrastructure Company
(NEIC)

Lüderitz Offshore Base (LOB)

LOB providing a world class facility to support oil and gas operations, backed by decades of sector experience  

Ensure effective and efficient support of offshore activities in the south of Namibia

  • Development of 120,000 Sqm of facility to international standards
  • Located in Luderitz 3 km from main port and 11 km from airport
  • Direct access to the main road – B4
  • Direct access to water way
  • Utilities already accessible on site
  • Multi purpose facility with a focus on Oil and Gas offshore support

Terminal Design and Key Benefits

Quayside

5 Berths

4 x 90 m Berth

1 x 160 m Berth for construction vessels

12m water depth

Bollard System and Fendering System

Reinforced Concrete at 60T/Sqm

Dedicated heavily lift area

Manifold system for supply of various products

(Drilling fluid, MGO, Water)

Cranes

2 x Mobile Harbour Cranes 130T

Managing 99% of customer CCU and Cargo

1 X Mobile Heavy Lift Cranes 450T/600T

Handling customers heavy cargo – Christmas Trees, Heavy Reels, Piles and Subsea Faricated equipment

Yard, Warehouses and Workshops

+80,000 Sqm of uncovered storage

Storage of OCTG and other service equipment

10,000 Sqm warehousing and transit facility

Shared facility for material storage, preservation, consolidation

10,000 Sqm Workshops facility

Dedicated and Kitted facility for equipment preparation

LOB will provide a Liquid Mud Plant Infrastructure to support drilling activities.

Liquid Mud Plant (LMP)

10,000 Sqm dedicated to LMP Tanks and Equipments

Storage capability for Oil Base Mud, Base Oil, Water and Brines.

Storage capacity capabable to accommodate multiple drilling operations
(37,500bbl of fluid 2500Ton of dry bulk)

  • 25,000bbl Oil Base Mud
  • 5,000bbl Base Oil
  • 4,000bbl Brine & Water
  • 3,000bbl OBM Mixing
  • 500bbl Brine Mixing
  • 1,000Ton Bentonite
  • 1,500Ton Barite

Enough Mixing Station to allow multiple Drilling Fluid provider to operate at the same time

  • 6Nbr Mix Tanks

  • 4Nbr 500bbl dedicated to Oil Base Mud Mixing

  • 2Nbr 250bbl dedicated to Brine Mixing

Manifold system for supply of various products

(Drilling fluid, MGO, Water)

LOB will be developed to be a world-class port bringing decades of personnel and project experience with an excellent understanding of the complex challenges that Energy customers face.

Our facilities, services and commitments will set us apart regionally and add value our customers operations.

Strategic Location

Reduced transit times and lower operational costs due to close location to the Orange Basin.

Specialised Infrastructure and Facilities

Optimal berthing solutions with access to more than 600 metres of quayside, expansive laydown areas, heavy-lift capability, deepwater berths, large-scale cargo handling equipment, warehousing and workshops.

Strong safety focus

Protecting people and the environment we operate in across the port estate is our priority. Our robust safety culture, performance, and processes help to reduce the potential for accidents. 

Delivering decarbonisation

Significant commitments for investment in green infrastructure will reduce the carbon footprint of both the port and its customers, reduction of vesseCO2 emission for field in the Orange Basin. 

Trusted partner

Managing personnel with unrivalled experience and expertise in supporting the full lifecycle of Oil and Gas operations.

A 3D view of the terminal

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