Aramco awards contract to Kent, N&P joint venture to support Saudi energy infrastructure

NesmaKent Energy Company, a joint venture between Nesma & Partners (N&P) and Kent, has signed a strategic contract with Aramco to lead the commencement of phase one of the National EPC Champion Initiative. This milestone marks the commencement of the first Project Management Consultancy (PMC) contract, reinforcing NesmaKent’s role as a key partner in advancing Saudi Arabia’s energy infrastructure.

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 optimizing the project's success while ensuring minimal operational disruptions.

“Our partnership with Aramco under the National EPC Champion Program reflects our unwavering commitment to excellence, innovation, and sustainability,” said Ahmad Hamadah, the General Manager at 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.”

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 Energy integrates local expertise with global engineering standards, positioning itself as a key driver of transformation in Saudi Arabia’s EPC landscape.

Through this initiative, NesmaKent will bring significant value to the project through several initiatives, including streamlining the transition from design phase to FEED, advancing workforce development and sustainability goals, boosting supply chain efficiency and regional expansion, and more.