Saudi Aramco has awarded long-term engineering and project management consulting agreements to 11 international firms as it moves forward with one of the world’s largest energy investment programs.
The five-year framework contracts will support the state-owned energy company’s major oil, gas, chemicals and infrastructure developments across Saudi Arabia, while advancing its strategy to expand production capacity and modernize critical energy assets.
Among the companies selected are Worley, Fluor, Wood, McDermott International, KBR, Technip Energies, Engineers India, IDOM, Kent, Sinopec Nanjing Engineering Co. and Técnicas Reunidas.
Framework agreements support major capital investments
Saudi Aramco said the agreements are designed to provide project management consulting, engineering and technical support for its extensive portfolio of capital projects.
The framework model pairs international engineering firms with Saudi partners, allowing local companies to perform general engineering services while helping meet the kingdom’s localization and workforce development objectives.
Industry analysts estimate Saudi Aramco’s broader capital investment program could exceed $230 billion over the next five years, although the company has not disclosed the value of the newly awarded consulting agreements.
Global firms outline their roles
Australia-based Worley said its agreement covers engineering and design, project development studies, procurement support, construction management and technical consulting across energy, chemicals and resources projects.
The company also plans to deploy digital engineering technologies, including artificial intelligence, robotics, automation and virtual reality tools, to improve project delivery while complying with Saudi Aramco’s engineering and cybersecurity standards.
McDermott International said its contract includes engineering, front-end development and project management services for large-scale energy, downstream, petrochemical and lower-carbon developments. The company will work alongside Saudi engineering firm Fayez Engineering to strengthen local project execution.
Fluor said its framework agreement will support Saudi Aramco’s global capital portfolio by combining international technical expertise with local workforce capabilities and digital project delivery solutions.
Engineering firm Wood, which was acquired by Dubai-based Sidara in 2025, said its agreement includes an option to extend for an additional three years. The company has worked with Saudi Aramco for more than three decades and currently employs approximately 900 people in the kingdom.
Focus on local capability and technology
Beyond engineering services, the agreements emphasize developing local talent and expanding Saudi Arabia’s engineering capabilities.
Several participating firms said they will invest in workforce training while integrating advanced digital technologies to improve design efficiency, project management and construction performance.
The contracts also align with Saudi Arabia’s broader localization strategy, which encourages international companies to collaborate with domestic engineering and construction firms on major infrastructure developments.
Long-term investment outlook
Saudi Aramco continues to invest heavily in upstream oil production, natural gas expansion, petrochemical facilities and energy infrastructure as global demand for reliable energy supplies remains strong.
The new consulting agreements provide the company with long-term access to international engineering expertise while supporting delivery of projects expected to shape Saudi Arabia’s energy sector over the coming decade.
