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Top Government Initiatives in Oil & Gas

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Iraq

  •  April 21, 2025

Wood has secured two new engineering and procurement framework agreements worth $11 million from TotalEnergies ..Read More

Wood has secured two new engineering and procurement framework agreements worth $11 million from TotalEnergies EP Ratawi Hub as part of Iraq’s Gas Growth Integrated Project (GGIP). The three-year contracts support the Associated Gas Upstream Project (AGUP) at the Ratawi field, aiming to upgrade facilities and increase production to 120,000 barrels/day. Wood, active in the Ratawi field since 2023, has hired 70 Iraqis and will deliver the work via teams in Basra and the UAE.
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Saudi Arabia

  •  April 18, 2025

McDermott has secured a three-year extension of its Long-Term Agreement (LTA) Framework with Aramco to support ..Read More

McDermott has secured a three-year extension of its Long-Term Agreement (LTA) Framework with Aramco to support both brownfield and greenfield offshore developments in Saudi Arabia. This extension strengthens McDermott’s role in Saudi offshore energy projects and aligns with Saudi Vision 2030 by supporting the IKTVA program. McDermott also plans to complete its SAFIRA fabrication yard to boost local project delivery capabilities and expand its Saudi-based workforce and infrastructure.
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Saudi Arabia

  •  April 18, 2025

Saipem has renewed its Long-Term Agreement (LTA) with Saudi Aramco until the end of 2027, reaffirming its posi ..Read More

Saipem has renewed its Long-Term Agreement (LTA) with Saudi Aramco until the end of 2027, reaffirming its position among the select contractors eligible to bid for CRPOs related to new offshore projects and production maintenance in Saudi Arabia. If awarded, projects will be executed by a consortium of Snamprogetti Saudi Arabia and STAR, leveraging local facilities established in 2008. The renewal highlights Saipem’s long-standing partnership with Aramco and its continued role in Saudi Arabia's offshore energy sector.
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UAE

  •  April 17, 2025

ADNOC Drilling Company PJSC has secured a $1.63 billion, five-year contract from ADNOC Offshore to deliver Int ..Read More

ADNOC Drilling Company PJSC has secured a $1.63 billion, five-year contract from ADNOC Offshore to deliver Integrated Drilling Services (IDS), including directional drilling, fluids, cementing, wireline logging, and tubular services. The contract strengthens ADNOC Drilling’s role in expanding advanced offshore energy services and supports its strategic growth in IDS, leveraging AI and advanced technologies. It provides revenue stability through 2025–2026 and reinforces its leadership in the UAE’s energy sector.
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UAE

  •  April 16, 2025

ADNOC has signed a 15-year Sales and Purchase Agreement with Japan’s Mitsui & Co. for up to 0.6 mtpa of lowe ..Read More

ADNOC has signed a 15-year Sales and Purchase Agreement with Japan’s Mitsui & Co. for up to 0.6 mtpa of lower-carbon LNG from the Ruwais LNG project, which is set to begin operations in 2028. This is the fifth long-term LNG SPA for Ruwais, a plant known for its low carbon intensity and AI-driven technology. With 8 mtpa of its 9.6 mtpa capacity already committed, the project reinforces ADNOC’s global LNG presence and Japan’s energy security. Upon completion, ADNOC Gas will acquire ADNOC’s stake, boosting its LNG capacity to ~15 mtpa.
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Oman

  •  April 16, 2025

OQ and Royal Vopak have signed an exclusive partnership framework agreement to develop industrial and energy t ..Read More

OQ and Royal Vopak have signed an exclusive partnership framework agreement to develop industrial and energy terminal infrastructure in the Special Economic Zone at Duqm (SEZAD), Oman. The alliance aims to support Duqm’s emergence as a global energy hub, attract international investment, create jobs, and advance sustainable energy transition facilities. The collaboration leverages Vopak’s global expertise and aligns with Oman Vision 2040 to strengthen energy infrastructure and global connectivity.
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Saudi Arabia

  •  April 16, 2025

Lamprell has successfully extended its Offshore Long-Term Agreement (LTA) with Aramco, continuing a strategic ..Read More

Lamprell has successfully extended its Offshore Long-Term Agreement (LTA) with Aramco, continuing a strategic partnership that began in 2018. The renewal highlights Lamprell’s delivery of multiple LTA projects from its UAE facility and its commitment to Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 and IKTVA initiatives. With a growing presence in Saudi Arabia and involvement in the International Maritime Industries joint venture, Lamprell reinforces its role in supporting the Kingdom’s energy and maritime sectors.
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Egypt

  •  April 09, 2025

ADES Holding Company has secured contract renewals and extensions worth USD 470 million for offshore jackup ri ..Read More

ADES Holding Company has secured contract renewals and extensions worth USD 470 million for offshore jackup rigs in Saudi Arabia and Egypt. In Saudi Arabia, a suspended rig has been renewed for a 10-year term, enhancing long-term revenue visibility. In Egypt, three rigs—Admarine III, V, and VI—operating with General Petroleum Company have received extensions: Admarine V for 3 years (plus 1-year optional), and Admarine III and VI for 1 year each with optional 1-year extensions starting in 2025–2026.
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