Core Insights - Schlumberger has established its China land services headquarters in Chengdu, with a total investment of 700 million yuan, expanding the scale of its previous base by four times, aimed at enhancing its service capabilities in the Chinese land oil and gas market [1][2] - The new base features advanced infrastructure and core functions such as technical research, equipment maintenance, operation management, and remote support, significantly improving operational efficiency and service capabilities [2] - The project, which started construction in March 2023 and was completed in July 2023, occupies 42 acres with a total building area of over 20,000 square meters, including office buildings, warehouses, and production support facilities [2] Company Development - Schlumberger's relationship with Chengdu dates back to 2002, marking over 20 years of development, including the establishment of a regional base, the registration of Chengdu Limited in 2014, and the recent investment in the land services headquarters [2] - The establishment of the headquarters is expected to support the development of an energy equipment industry cluster in Shuangliu and enhance the technological level in high-end oil and gas and digital exploration in the southwest region [2] Local Government Support - The Shuangliu District is committed to providing comprehensive quality services, strengthening policy measures, resource guarantees, and innovation support to boost Schlumberger's production and efficiency [4] - Chengdu has been optimizing its business environment, with initiatives like the "Enter, Resolve, Optimize, Promote" program for foreign enterprises, which includes providing lifecycle services to support foreign investment [6][8] - From January to August 2023, Chengdu attracted foreign direct investment (FDI) of 1.024 billion USD, ranking first among central and western cities, with manufacturing sector FDI reaching 187 million USD, a year-on-year increase of 42.97% [8]
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