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Project #84
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Naval & Shipbuilding
Jack-Up Rig Manufacturing Localization
Strategic agreement to localize offshore jack-up rig manufacturing, assembly, and commissioning in the Kingdom.
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Client
Ministry of Investment (MISA) & Saudi Aramco
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Contractor
ARO Drilling (Aramco-Rowan JV) & IMI
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Location
King Salman Maritime Complex, Ras Al Khair
schedule
Timeline
Active Manufacturing Phase 2026
payments
Est. Value
Multi-Billion Dollar Industrial Initiative
description Project Overview
Groundbreaking industrial agreement ensuring that high-spec cantilever jack-up rigs for Aramco are built inside Saudi Arabia at the IMI shipyard, creating thousands of specialized engineering jobs and establishing a domestic marine supply chain.
engineering Technical Specifications
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framework
MISA / Aramco / ARO Localization Agreement
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location
Ras Al Khair IMI Complex
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target
20 In-Kingdom Rigs
satellite_alt Survey & Geomatics Relevance
Projects of this scale and category typically require comprehensive surveying disciplines including:
- chevron_right Geodetic Control Network Establishment
- chevron_right Topographic Mapping & 3D Modeling
- chevron_right Hydrographic & Bathymetric Survey
- chevron_right Construction Staking & As-Built Verification
- chevron_right GNSS RTK & Total Station Layout
Project At a Glance
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Client
Ministry of Investment (MISA) & Saudi Aramco
construction
Contractor
ARO Drilling (Aramco-Rowan JV) & IMI
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Location
King Salman Maritime Complex, Ras Al Khair
schedule
Timeline
Active Manufacturing Phase 2026
domain
Category
Naval & Shipbuilding
payments
Value Estimate
Multi-Billion Dollar Industrial Initiative
Project Status
Active Operations
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