HYDERABAD: Italian oil and gas rigs manufacturer Drillmec SpA, a subsidiary of Hyderabad-based Megha Engineering & Infrastructures Ltd (MEIL), is investing $200 million (approx Rs 1,500 crore) in setting up a global manufacturing hub at Shahabad on the outskirts of Hyderabad.
As part of the new investment, Drillmec will be setting up a manufacturing facility for oil rigs and ancillary equipment, R&D centre as well as a centre of excellence for imparting training in cutting-edge technology in this sector.
Drillmec’s investment is expected to create job opportunities for about 2,500 people.