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In the largest computing infrastructure deployment in its history, Saudi Aramco has partnered with solutions by stc to launch a next-generation high-performance supercomputer. The $372.5 million (SAR 1.4 billion) project is a cornerstone of the oil giant’s digital transformation. It is designed to drastically enhance its upstream capabilities in hydrocarbon discovery and recovery.
The new system will provide seven times the computing power currently available to Aramco’s upstream operations. This massive leap in capacity will allow for advanced seismic data processing. In addition, it allows large-scale reservoir modelling. By redefining the speed and accuracy of these simulations, the supercomputer aims to maximise recovery rates from existing Saudi fields. It will also significantly extend their operational longevity.
Planned for delivery by early 2027, the supercomputer will serve as a critical engine for Aramco’s technical teams. By integrating high-performance computing with reservoir management, the state-backed energy leader intends to set new industry benchmarks for efficiency. This will especially apply to the identification and extraction of oil and gas reserves.
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