KBR wins Aramco Marjan offshore engineering contract

Key highlights
  • KBR will provide engineering and project execution services for offshore processing, gas compression and power infrastructure in the Marjan field.
  • The project aims to maintain production capacity after recent field developments and advance associated gas processing capabilities.
  • Work includes integration of digital technologies, automation and power system enhancements to strengthen long-term offshore asset performance.
  • Engineering and project execution will be carried out primarily from KBR’s Houston and Al-Khobar offices.
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Aramco Marjan Offshore Field Upgrade · Saudi Arabia
Announced / Concept
2026-10-06
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Scope

KBR has been awarded an engineering and project execution contract to upgrade offshore processing, gas compression and power infrastructure in the Marjan field.

Objectives

The work is intended to maintain the field’s production capacity following recent developments, advance associated gas processing capabilities and strengthen long-term performance of critical offshore assets through digital, automation and power system enhancements.

Execution

Engineering and project execution will be delivered primarily from KBR’s Houston and Al-Khobar offices, leveraging the company’s experience delivering complex offshore energy infrastructure projects in the Middle East and globally.

Comment

Jay Ibrahim, President, Sustainable Technology Solutions, KBR, said the award reflects KBR’s long project execution relationship with Aramco and that the company will combine offshore engineering expertise with advanced automation and digital integration to help achieve Aramco’s expectations.

Source: KBR

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