Houston-headquartered JDR Cables, part of the TFKable Group, has opened a new service center in Macaé, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
The service center began operations in third-qaurter 2024, providing in-country technical and service support for umbilicals and related equipment, including asset management, repairs and maintenance, and supply of products such as hydraulic jumpers.
JDR is already engaged in the provision of high-quality umbilicals and subsea cables for several projects within the country. The center will offer local support and servicing across projects in oil, gas and renewables.
The 11,265-sq-m facility will provide a range of services including the management, repair and maintenance of equipment, as well as offshore services, and the assembly and testing of hose jumpers.
The center will be led by locally based Alex Grosso as operational manager. A key element of JDR’s strategy is focused on fostering local talent and content, with all skilled employees being locally based. JDR’s existing facility in Houston will also provide support to the Macaé center through initial training and operational guidance.
