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Global Bechtel to Establish Transport System Connecting NEOM Cities

NEOM Co. has awarded a contract to Bechtel for executive project management work on the development of the base infrastructure for NEOM cities. (NEOM Twitter)
NEOM Co. has awarded a contract to Bechtel for executive project management work on the development of the base infrastructure for NEOM cities. (NEOM Twitter)
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Global Bechtel to Establish Transport System Connecting NEOM Cities

NEOM Co. has awarded a contract to Bechtel for executive project management work on the development of the base infrastructure for NEOM cities. (NEOM Twitter)
NEOM Co. has awarded a contract to Bechtel for executive project management work on the development of the base infrastructure for NEOM cities. (NEOM Twitter)

Saudi Arabia’s NEOM Co. has awarded a contract to US-based Bechtel for executive project management work on the development of the base infrastructure for NEOM cities, as the Saudi Vision 2030 giga-project advances work to create the world’s leading destination to attract talent and investment.

Bechtel was selected to oversee and create resource-efficient utilities and a highly advanced transport system to connect NEOM’s cognitive cities.

Commenting on the award, NEOM CEO Nadhmi Al Nasr said: “Built from the ground up as a model of future living, NEOM will be one of the largest, most sophisticated and advanced infrastructure projects ever undertaken globally, and we are delighted to have a major industry leader like Bechtel on board to work with us to realize our ambitions.”

Bechtel Chairman & CEO, Brendan Bechtel said in a statement: “NEOM is one of the most complex projects in living memory and we are proud to be part of it. The vision for a futuristic, innovative and sustainable ecosystem is unique and bold, and we believe NEOM will change the way new cities are developed by future generations. We have helped our customers shape the Kingdom’s history with many key projects and we are honored to be a partner in building its future.”

Last July, NEOM awarded a contract to develop the digital infrastructure in its cities, through building and operating a 5G network with the Saudi Telecom Group.

NEOM has also entered into a partnership with Air Products and ACWA Power, worth $5 billion, to establish the world’s largest project to produce hydrogen and ammonia in a clean and environmentally friendly manner, which will be ready for operation in 2025.

Cognitive cities are technically enhanced and digitally sustainable societies that benefit from data in a greater proportion than smart cities, in order to provide exceptional livelihoods that improve the quality of life of residents and support business sectors.

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Oil Rises as Investors Weigh Market Outlook, Tariffs, Sanctions

A view shows oil pump jacks outside Almetyevsk in the Republic of Tatarstan, Russia June 4, 2023. REUTERS/Alexander Manzyuk
A view shows oil pump jacks outside Almetyevsk in the Republic of Tatarstan, Russia June 4, 2023. REUTERS/Alexander Manzyuk
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Oil Rises as Investors Weigh Market Outlook, Tariffs, Sanctions

A view shows oil pump jacks outside Almetyevsk in the Republic of Tatarstan, Russia June 4, 2023. REUTERS/Alexander Manzyuk
A view shows oil pump jacks outside Almetyevsk in the Republic of Tatarstan, Russia June 4, 2023. REUTERS/Alexander Manzyuk

Oil prices rose by around 1% on Friday as investors weighed a tight prompt market against a potential large surplus this year forecast by the IEA, while US tariffs and possible further sanctions on Russia were also in focus.

Brent crude futures were up 76 cents, or 1.11%, at $69.40 a barrel as of 1153 GMT US West Texas Intermediate crude ticked up 82 cents, or 1.23%, to $67.39 a barrel.

At those levels, Brent was headed for a 1.6% gain on the week, while WTI was up around 0.6% from last week's close.

The IEA said on Friday the global oil market may be tighter than it appears, with demand supported by peak summer refinery runs to meet travel and power-generation, Reuters reported.

Front-month September Brent contracts were trading at a $1.11 premium to October futures at 1153 GMT.

"Civilians, be they in the air or on the road, are showing a healthy willingness to travel," PVM analyst John Evans said in a note on Friday.

Prompt tightness notwithstanding, the IEA boosted its forecast for supply growth this year, while trimming its outlook for growth in demand, implying a market in surplus.

"OPEC+ will quickly and significantly turn up the oil tap. There is a threat of significant oversupply. In the short term, however, oil prices remain supported," Commerzbank analysts said in a note.

Further adding support to the short-term outlook, Russian deputy prime minister Alexander Novak said on Friday that Russia will compensate for overproduction against its OPEC+ quota this year in August-September.

"Prices have recouped some of this decline after President Trump said he plans to make a 'major' statement on Russia on Monday. This could leave the market nervous over the potential for further sanctions on Russia," ING analysts wrote in a client note.

Trump has expressed frustration with Russian President Vladimir Putin due to the lack of progress on peace with Ukraine and Russia's intensifying bombardment of Ukrainian cities.

The European Commission is set to propose a floating Russian oil price cap this week as part of a new draft sanctions package, but Russia said it has "good experience" of tackling and minimising such challenges.