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Oman’s Abraj Signs Oil Drilling and Extraction Deal with Chevron, Kuwait Gulf Oil Company

The deal will see Abraj build three drilling platforms in the Wafra oilfield in Kuwait. (Abraj)
The deal will see Abraj build three drilling platforms in the Wafra oilfield in Kuwait. (Abraj)
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Oman’s Abraj Signs Oil Drilling and Extraction Deal with Chevron, Kuwait Gulf Oil Company

The deal will see Abraj build three drilling platforms in the Wafra oilfield in Kuwait. (Abraj)
The deal will see Abraj build three drilling platforms in the Wafra oilfield in Kuwait. (Abraj)

Oman's Abraj Energy Services said on Saturday it had signed a five-year "strategic partnership deal" with Kuwait Gulf Oil Company and Saudi Arabian Chevron to extract and drill for oil in Kuwait.

The deal will see Abraj build three drilling platforms in the Wafra oilfield in Kuwait, the company said in a statement.

The deal comes "within the framework of strengthening (the company's) position and expanding its operations in … the Middle East and North Africa," it added.

This agreement leverages Abraj's competitive advantage of being a leading service provider in Oman with a depth of experience and expertise.

The collaboration envisages an opportunity to expand its portfolio of services, exchange experiences and adopt best practices in the field of drilling, sustainability and technology in the sector.

Remarking on the importance of this partnership, Saif Al Hamhami, Abraj Energy Services CEO, said: "We are pleased to announce our strategic partnership with Saudi Arabian Chevron and Kuwait Gulf Oil Company, emphasizing our commitment to expand our regional footprint in the Middle East and North Africa region."

"The company is pre-qualified to provide various services in Kuwait, Saudi Arabia and Algeria, where the company's advanced rigging fleet is linked to long-term contracts with leading national and international companies in the field of exploration and production."

He added: "Abraj Energy Services is uniquely poised for this opportunity as it owns the most modern and advanced drilling fleets in the Middle East and North Africa region. Consisting of 25 drilling rigs and five well maintenance rigs that operate with the latest technology, it offers a competitive advantage to its clients particularly in Saudi Arabia, Kuwait and Algeria."

In line with its growth strategy, Abraj Energy Services announced the listing of its shares on the Muscat Stock Exchange on February 23.

This was part of the exit plan announced by Oman Investment Authority to facilitate investment opportunities for local and foreign investors in tandem with the goals of Oman Vision 2040. This step aims to boost the participation of the private sector in various economic fields at the national level.

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Logistics Zones Spread in Saudi Arabia to Consolidate World Trade

Containers are seen at King Abdul Aziz Port, also known as Dammam Port. SPA
Containers are seen at King Abdul Aziz Port, also known as Dammam Port. SPA
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Logistics Zones Spread in Saudi Arabia to Consolidate World Trade

Containers are seen at King Abdul Aziz Port, also known as Dammam Port. SPA
Containers are seen at King Abdul Aziz Port, also known as Dammam Port. SPA

Data has shown a spread of logistics areas in Saudi Arabia, bringing the total number of existing centers to 22 in the past year, a 267% increase compared to the base year 2021, with a total area exceeding 34 million square meters.

This year, several international companies announced the opening of new logistics areas, the latest of which was the opening of Maersk, the Danish international container shipping company, which represents the largest logistics investment in Jeddah port in Western Saudi Arabia valued at 1.3 billion riyals (350 million dollars).

Saudi Arabia also continues its efforts to enhance its transport and logistics services system, planning to reach 59 logistics areas by 2030, to strengthen competitiveness, and support trade and industrial movement.

According to the Warehousing and Logistics Statistics Publication 2023 of the General Authority for Statistics, the Eastern Region had the highest number of logistics centers, with 6 centers covering an area of 6.3 million square meters, followed by Riyadh Region and Makkah Region, each with 5 logistics centers, with a total area of 20 million square meters in Makkah and 4.9 million square meters in Riyadh.

The publication said data indicated that the total quantity of cargo imported and exported via maritime transport reached 308.7 million tons, and the quantity of external cargo via land transport reached 24.9 million tons. The quantity of cargo transported by railway was 14.3 million tons, while the quantity of cargo via air transport, both imported and exported, accounted for 918 thousand tons.

Data also revealed that the total number of warehouses in the Kingdom was 12,451, covering an area of 22.8 million square meters. Riyadh Region had the highest number of warehouses and area, with 6,584 warehouses covering an area of 10.6 million square meters, followed by Makkah Region with 2,224 warehouses, covering an area of 6.5 million square meters.

The number of general warehouse licenses was the highest, totaling 6,923 licenses, which constituted 55.6% of the total licenses. This was followed by humidity-controlled warehouses with 2,115 licenses, accounting for 17% of the total licenses, and refrigerated warehouses with 2,006 licenses, making up 16% of the total licenses.

In 2023, the number of valid licenses for good transport (activities) reached 7,963 licenses, where Riyadh Region had the highest number of active licenses at 1,996.

According to the data for 2023, the total number of sales outlets of postal service exceeded 1,300. The number of cargos reached over 140 million, with an average delivery time of 2.45 days.

As for the total number of customs clearance activity licenses valid for 2023, they amounted to 170 licenses. Customs authority licenses were the highest in the number of licenses valid for 2023, with 57 licenses, followed by air ports licenses with 47 licenses.

Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz, who is also Chairman of the Supreme Committee for Transport and Logistics, launched in 2023 the Master Plan for Logistics Centers, which aims to develop the infrastructure of the Kingdom’s logistical sector, diversify the local economy, and enhance Saudi Arabia's status as a leading investment destination and a global logistical hub.