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Australian engineering major Worley has secured a major five-year project management consultancy agreement with energy giant Aramco to support its massive global capital program. Worley is one of 11 contractors selected for the long-term framework, which is aimed at safeguarding and scaling critical infrastructure across Saudi Arabia’s energy, chemicals, and resources sectors. The projects under this program will cater to both Saudi domestic demands and international markets.
Under the terms of the five-year deal, Worley will deploy a wide suite of services to manage and execute Aramco’s capital investments, which rank among the largest infrastructure programs in the world. The scope of work spans front-end engineering, project development studies, conceptual design, and detailed engineering. Additionally, Worley will provide execution support through procurement assistance alongside end-to-end project and construction management, while maintaining a core focus on training and building technical capabilities for local Saudi talent.
The contract will be executed regionally through Worley’s offices in Saudi Arabia and the United Kingdom, alongside support from its specialized Global Integrated Delivery teams. To optimize project delivery and comply with Aramco’s stringent security and engineering benchmarks, Worley will integrate advanced digital technologies throughout the contract lifecycle. The project will leverage artificial intelligence, augmented and virtual reality, digital twins, robotics, automated workflows, and smart energy solutions to drive engineering efficiency.
The agreement marks a significant continuation of a long-standing industrial alliance. Commenting on the announcement, Worley Chief Executive Officer Chris Ashton highlighted the deep roots between the two firms, noting that the company is pleased to continue a relationship with Aramco that has spanned more than 50 years. He added that the framework underlines Worley’s capacity to deliver highly integrated engineering solutions across massive global portfolios.
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