NesmaKent wins Aramco energy infrastructure contract

NesmaKent Energy Company (NKJV), a joint venture between Saudi Arabia’s Nesma & Partners (N&P) and global engineering company Kent, has won its first project management contract (PMC) from Aramco under the National EPC Champion Initiative

The inaugural seed project under this agreement focuses on enhancing water handling facilities in the South Ghawar Area, a critical initiative aligned with Aramco’s long-term corporate strategy to sustain crude oil production and meet Maximum Sustainable Capacity (MSC) targets. NesmaKent’s expertise in EPCM services, advanced execution technologies, and operational efficiency will play a crucial role in optimising the project's success while ensuring minimal operational disruptions.

Aramco’s National EPC Champion Program was launched to support a growing, sustainable national economy by creating jobs and contributing to the Kingdom’s GDP. NesmaKent was formed to support the execution of Saudi Aramco’s EPC projects within the industrial sector, integrating local expertise with global engineering standards. NesmaKent JV specialises in EPCM services, sustainability-driven solutions, and advanced digital execution technologies.

NesmaKent’s role in the current project will involve streamlining the transition from Design Basis Scoping Paper (DBSP) to the Front-End Engineering Design (FEED) stage; enhancing operational excellence and risk management; accelerating knowledge transfer and national workforce development; deploying advanced execution technologies; advancing sustainability solutions and boosting supply chain efficiency and regional expansion.

By adopting these innovative strategies and forward-thinking execution models, NesmaKent is setting new benchmarks in EPCM services and strengthening Saudi Arabia’s position as a leader in global energy infrastructure development, the company comments.

“Our partnership with Aramco under the National EPC Champion Program reflects our unwavering commitment to excellence, innovation, and sustainability,” said Ahmad Hamadah, general manager, NesmaKent. “With a combination of local market knowledge and world-class engineering expertise, we are not only delivering projects but actively shaping the future of Saudi Arabia’s energy sector.”