Es’hailSat and Viasat Energy Services Expand Regional Satellite Connectivity

Es’hailSat has announced that Viasat Energy Services has added satellite capacity on Es’hail-1 satellite located at the 25.5⁰ East hotspot. …
Es’hailSat and Viasat Energy Services Expand Regional Satellite Connectivity
Es’hail-2. Credits: MELCO.

Ibadan, 8 August 2025. – Es’hailSat has announced that Viasat Energy Services, a business unit of Viasat, Inc., has added satellite capacity on Es’hail-1 satellite located at the 25.5⁰ East hotspot and will use this capacity to provide VSAT services across Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region.

Viasat Energy Services aims to empower industrial companies to unlock the full value of digital transformation through optimized industry solutions, advanced global software, and secure communications infrastructure. Whether operating in remote locations or managing complex, multi-stage operations, Viasat specializes in connecting distributed assets and driving the complete journey of digital enablement.

This announcement is in addition to agreements between Viasat and Es’hailSat in 2023 & 2024. Furthermore, Viasat Energy Services and Es’hailSat intend to work together to cater to Oil & Gas segments, among others, that are in constant need for reliable high-speed connectivity in remote and challenging environments.

Discussing the agreement, Mr. Ali Ahmed Al-Kuwari, President and Chief Executive Officer, Es’hailSat said “Es’hailSat is excited to enhance and continue to deliver satellite capacity for Viasat Energy Services’ VSAT Network in order to enable high speed connectivity across the Middle East and North Africa. “

“We believe that the highly robust and reliable data services offered by us at Es’hailSat – Qatar Satellite Company, together with 50,000 sqm of Tier-4 certified Teleport infrastructure provide the strong base that Viasat Energy Services needs to further build their capabilities and serve end customers across the region,” Mr. Ali Ahmed Al-Kuwari concluded.

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