The contracts span Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, the United Arab Emirates, and Oman, reinforcing SLB’s leadership in unconventional gas development, managed pressure drilling, AI-driven production optimization, autonomous drilling, and seismic data processing.
Summary Table – SLB GCC Contracts & Technology Highlights (Q4 2025)
|
Country |
Client |
Contract /
Deployment |
Key
Details & Impact |
|
Saudi Arabia |
Saudi Aramco |
5-year
stimulation services contract |
Supports one
of the world’s largest unconventional gas programs; includes stimulation,
frac automation, well intervention and digital solutions |
|
Kuwait |
Kuwait Oil
Company (KOC) |
First MPD
contract |
Fit-for-basin
managed pressure drilling solutions tailored to complex subsurface conditions |
|
Oman |
Daleel
Petroleum |
Advanced acid
stimulation campaign |
Over 580,000
barrels of incremental oil recovered across 33 jobs over 7 years |
|
UAE |
ADNOC |
AI-powered
production optimization (AiPSO) |
Deployed
across eight fields; real-time AI monitoring and optimization of wells and
facilities |
|
Oman |
OQ
Exploration & Production |
Autonomous
drilling solutions |
AI-driven RSS
boosted drilling speed and reduced well construction time |
|
Kuwait |
KOC |
5-year
seismic data processing contract |
Covers 2D,
3C, 3D, and 4D seismic data using AI-enhanced workflows |
 |
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Saudi Aramco Awards SLB Five-Year Unconventional Gas Contract
In the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Saudi Aramco awarded SLB a five-year contract to provide stimulation services for unconventional gas fields, marking one of the most significant energy service awards announced in the region this quarter.
The contract forms part of a multi-billion-dollar unconventional gas development program, recognized as one of the largest globally. The scope includes:
- Advanced stimulation services.
- Well intervention operations.
- Fracturing automation technologies.
- Integrated digital oilfield solutions.
These technologies play a critical role in unlocking Saudi Arabia’s unconventional gas potential—an essential pillar of the Kingdom’s strategy to diversify its energy portfolio, enhance energy security, and support the global energy transition.
Kuwait Oil Company Awards SLB First MPD and Seismic Contracts
In Kuwait, Kuwait Oil Company (KOC) awarded SLB its first-ever managed pressure drilling (MPD) contract in the country. SLB was selected for its fit-for-basin MPD solutions, specifically designed to handle Kuwait’s complex subsurface conditions, backed by SLB’s extensive global experience.
Additionally, KOC awarded SLB a five-year seismic data processing and reprocessing contract, covering:
- 2D, 3C, 3D, and 4D seismic datasets
- Offshore, onshore, transition zones, and urban environments
The contract will leverage AI-enabled seismic processing workflows, enabling faster interpretation and more informed exploration and field development decisions.
Oman: Boosting Production and Drilling Efficiency with Advanced Technologies
In Oman, SLB and Daleel Petroleum successfully enhanced oil recovery from mature fields using a reservoir-centric stimulation approach. The large-volume acidizing campaign utilized:
- OpenPath Flex™ customizable acid stimulation service.
- OpenPath Sequence™ diversion stimulation service.
- Real-time high-frequency pressure monitoring.
As a result, cumulative incremental oil production exceeded 580,000 barrels, achieved through 33 stimulation jobs over a seven-year period. Daleel Petroleum plans to expand the program to include marginal reservoirs.
SLB also partnered with OQ Exploration & Production SAOG to advance well construction using autonomous drilling solutions. On multiple wells:
- PowerDrive™ rotary steerable systems increased drilling rates by up to 50%.
- PowerDrive One™ RSS improved drilling speed by 40%, while reducing tripping and casing time.
- Retina™ at-bit imaging delivered high-resolution formation data for improved well planning.
These achievements mark a significant step toward fully autonomous drilling operations in the region.
ADNOC and SLB Launch AI-Powered Production Optimization Platform
In the United Arab Emirates, ADNOC and SLB launched the AI-powered Production System Optimization (AiPSO) platform, with initial deployment across eight oil and gas fields.
Powered by the SLB Lumi data and AI platform and supported by Cognite Data Fusion, AiPSO processes millions of real-time data points to monitor and optimize:
- Thousands of hydrocarbon wells.
- Hundreds of surface processing facilities.
The platform enables engineers to diagnose issues and optimize production within minutes instead of days, significantly improving operational efficiency. The launch positions ADNOC as a global leader in AI-enabled energy operations, supporting its ambition to become the world’s most advanced digital energy company.
SLB Financial Performance in Middle East and Asia
SLB reported Middle East and Asia revenue of $3.23 billion in Q4 2025, reflecting a 7% sequential increase, driven by:
- Activity rebound in Saudi Arabia.
- Strong performance in East Asia, Egypt, Australia, UAE, and Indonesia.
On a year-on-year basis, revenue declined by 7%, as reduced activity in Saudi Arabia outweighed growth in Iraq, Oman, UAE, India, and East Asia.
Strengthening SLB’s Position in the GCC Energy Market
The latest contract awards and technology deployments underline SLB’s growing role in supporting GCC energy producers through:
- Unconventional gas development.
- AI and digital transformation.
- Autonomous drilling technologies.
- Advanced seismic and subsurface solutions.
With governments and national oil companies accelerating investments in energy security, efficiency, and sustainability, SLB remains well-positioned to play a central role in shaping the future of the region’s oil and gas industry.
News Source: www.slb.com, www.saudigulfprojects.com
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