NesmaKent Energy Company (NKJV) has signed a strategic contract with Aramco to lead the first phase of the National EPC Champion Initiative
In a major milestone for Saudi Arabia’s energy sector, NesmaKent Energy Company (NKJV)—a joint venture between Nesma & Partners and Kent has signed a strategic contract with Aramco to lead Phase One of the National EPC Champion Initiative. This milestone marks the launch of the program’s first-ever Project Management Consultancy (PMC) contract, reinforcing NesmaKent’s role as a leading partner in advancing the Kingdom’s critical energy infrastructure.
The seed project under this agreement is focused on the enhancement of water handling facilities in the South Ghawar Area, a strategically significant undertaking that supports Aramco’s long-term vision to sustain crude oil production and achieve Maximum Sustainable Capacity (MSC) goals.
As a pioneer in integrated EPCM services, NesmaKent will bring advanced execution technologies, deep operational expertise, and robust project delivery strategies to ensure the success of the initiative with minimal operational disruptions.
Driving Impact Through Strategic Value
Under Aramco’s National EPC Champion Program, which aims to support job creation, boost the Kingdom’s GDP, and localize expertise, NesmaKent’s role is far-reaching. The company will deliver tangible value through six key focus areas:
- Seamless Transition from DBSP to FEED: The project framework enables an integrated transition from the Design Basis Scoping Paper (DBSP) to the Front-End Engineering Design (FEED) stage. This efficient model shortens traditional bidding cycles, accelerates timelines, and optimizes early-stage planning.
- Operational Excellence & Risk Management: NesmaKent is implementing integrated risk solutions and communication strategies to enhance accountability, improve contract management, and ensure smoother interface management throughout the project lifecycle.
- National Workforce Development: With a strong focus on Saudization and In-Kingdom Value Addition (IKVA), the company is committed to building local capabilities through targeted training and knowledge transfer initiatives.
- Advanced Digital Execution Technologies: Cutting-edge digital tools will be deployed to optimize resource use and enhance performance across all phases of the project, ensuring alignment with global best practices.
- Sustainability & Vision 2030 Alignment: The project supports environmental goals through responsible resource management and integration of renewable energy solutions, aligning with Saudi Vision 2030.
- Supply Chain & Regional Expansion: NesmaKent is boosting local supply chain capabilities and economic diversification by integrating regional resources and expanding in-Kingdom infrastructure capabilities.
Setting New Benchmarks for EPCM in Saudi Arabia
“This partnership with Aramco under the National EPC Champion Program reflects our unwavering commitment to excellence, innovation, and sustainability,” said Ahmad Hamadah, General Manager of NesmaKent. “With a combination of local market knowledge and world-class engineering expertise, we are not only delivering projects, we’re shaping the future of Saudi Arabia’s energy sector.”
The contract further establishes NesmaKent Energy as a transformational force in the Kingdom’s energy and industrial ecosystem, pushing the boundaries of innovation and advancing Saudi Arabia’s ambitions on the global energy stage.
