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Subsea7 has been awarded a major engineering, procurement, construction, and installation (EPCI) contract from Aramco for offshore facilities in Saudi Arabia, strengthening its long-standing collaboration under the company’s Long-Term Agreement (LTA) framework.
The scope of the project includes 106 kilometres of infield and export pipelines, modifications to existing topside structures, and a range of associated hook-up activities. Project management and engineering operations will commence immediately, managed from Subsea7’s offices in Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates. Offshore execution is scheduled to take place during 2027 and 2028, marking a significant phase in the company’s ongoing commitment to the region’s offshore development plans.
The contract, classified as “major,” carries an estimated value between $750 million and $1.25 billion, as defined by Subsea7’s internal metrics. This latest award underlines the company’s ability to execute complex offshore projects in one of the world’s most active oil and gas markets.
David Bertin, Senior Vice President for Subsea7 Global Projects Centre East, emphasized the significance of this development, stating, “This project marks another important milestone and reinforces our long-term strategic engagement with Aramco. We look forward to working closely with the client to deliver this project safely, efficiently, and to the highest standards.”
This contract adds to a series of large-scale offshore infrastructure projects recently launched in the Middle East, as Aramco continues to expand production capabilities and upgrade its subsea network. For Subsea7, it reflects the company’s focus on maintaining a strong operational footprint in key growth regions while advancing local content through engineering and project management hubs within the Gulf Cooperation Council.
Industry observers view the award as part of Saudi Arabia’s broader strategy to enhance energy production capacity and modernize offshore assets in line with long-term sustainability and reliability targets. With offshore activities slated for 2027–2028, the project will represent one of the more substantial undertakings within the regional subsea construction sector in the coming years.
