SLB Secures Five-Year Aramco Contract to Develop Saudi Arabia’s Unconventional Gas Resources
Long-term agreement strengthens Saudi energy security and advances large-scale unconventional gas production
SLB has secured a five-year contract from Saudi Aramco to support the development of Saudi Arabia’s unconventional gas fields, marking a significant step in the Kingdom’s strategy to expand domestic energy resources and enhance long-term energy security.
The agreement positions SLB as a key technology and services partner in efforts to unlock complex gas reserves that are central to Saudi Arabia’s economic and industrial plans.
Under the contract, SLB will provide integrated services and advanced technologies aimed at improving drilling efficiency, reservoir evaluation and production performance in unconventional formations.
These resources, which require specialised techniques to develop economically, are a cornerstone of Saudi Arabia’s push to increase gas output for power generation, industrial use and petrochemicals, while freeing up crude oil for export.
Saudi Aramco has prioritised unconventional gas as part of its broader strategy to diversify the Kingdom’s energy mix and support cleaner-burning fuel alternatives.
The long-term nature of the contract reflects confidence in SLB’s technical capabilities and aligns with Aramco’s focus on building sustainable partnerships that can deliver consistent performance across large, complex projects.
SLB executives described the agreement as a major endorsement of the company’s expertise in unconventional resource development, highlighting its global experience and ongoing investment in digital and subsurface technologies.
The project is also expected to support knowledge transfer and local capability development, reinforcing Saudi Arabia’s goals for localisation and workforce development in the energy sector.
Industry analysts view the contract as a strategic win for both parties, underlining Saudi Arabia’s commitment to expanding gas production while leveraging international expertise to accelerate development.
As unconventional gas plays an increasingly important role in meeting domestic demand, the partnership is expected to contribute to economic resilience and long-term energy stability.
The agreement positions SLB as a key technology and services partner in efforts to unlock complex gas reserves that are central to Saudi Arabia’s economic and industrial plans.
Under the contract, SLB will provide integrated services and advanced technologies aimed at improving drilling efficiency, reservoir evaluation and production performance in unconventional formations.
These resources, which require specialised techniques to develop economically, are a cornerstone of Saudi Arabia’s push to increase gas output for power generation, industrial use and petrochemicals, while freeing up crude oil for export.
Saudi Aramco has prioritised unconventional gas as part of its broader strategy to diversify the Kingdom’s energy mix and support cleaner-burning fuel alternatives.
The long-term nature of the contract reflects confidence in SLB’s technical capabilities and aligns with Aramco’s focus on building sustainable partnerships that can deliver consistent performance across large, complex projects.
SLB executives described the agreement as a major endorsement of the company’s expertise in unconventional resource development, highlighting its global experience and ongoing investment in digital and subsurface technologies.
The project is also expected to support knowledge transfer and local capability development, reinforcing Saudi Arabia’s goals for localisation and workforce development in the energy sector.
Industry analysts view the contract as a strategic win for both parties, underlining Saudi Arabia’s commitment to expanding gas production while leveraging international expertise to accelerate development.
As unconventional gas plays an increasingly important role in meeting domestic demand, the partnership is expected to contribute to economic resilience and long-term energy stability.
