Media release
April 16, 2026Sulzer establishes Libya joint venture with JSIL
Jawaby Sulzer Services will introduce a service facility in the Misrata Free Zone, near Tripoli, to support oil and gas, power generation and industrial companies in Libya. Through the JV, Sulzer and JSIL will establish full-scope, OEM-grade rotating equipment services within Libya for the first time, combining Sulzer’s global technical expertise with JSIL’s strong local presence and market connectivity.
Until now, operators have been required to send critical assets (including pumps, gas and steam turbines, compressors, motors and generators) abroad for overhaul and major repairs, resulting in extended lead times and increased operational risk. Jawaby Sulzer Services addresses this market gap by delivering maintenance, re-engineering and rehabilitation services locally with Sulzer’s global excellence standards.
Appearing from left to right: Jon Dyar Boles - Advisor to the Executive Manager, Mr Yusif Taleb - JSIL Libya Branch Manager, Dr. Ahmed Ibrahim ElBadri - Executive Manager of Jawaby Services & Investment Ltd (JSIL), Alex Myers - Regional President of India, Middle East & CIS (INMEC) at Sulzer Services, Ahmed Abdelwahid - HR & Training Manager, Shukri Benfaied - JSIL Technical consultant, John Davenport, Regional Head of Europe, UK & Africa (EUA) at Sulzer Services.
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.”
Dr. 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.”
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