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event_note Offshore Intelligence - September 2026

McDermott Fabrication Facility (Ras Al Khair Groundbreaking)

Ground was broken on September 6, 2026 for a new EPCI fabrication facility at the King Salman Complex in Ras Al Khair.

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Client
Saudi Aramco & McDermott International
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Contractor
McDermott Arabia Company
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Location
King Salman Maritime Complex, Ras Al Khair
schedule
Timeline
Ground Broken September 6, 2026
payments
Est. Value
Multi-Hundred Million SAR Facility

description Project Overview

On September 6, 2026, McDermott Arabia officially broke ground on its state-of-the-art offshore marine fabrication yard at the King Salman Maritime Complex. Spanning over 500,000 sqm, the facility will fabricate mega-jackets and offshore modules with direct deep-water load-out quays.

engineering Technical Specifications

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groundbreaking date
September 6, 2026
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footprint
500,000+ sqm
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location
Ras Al Khair Maritime Complex

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Project At a Glance

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Client
Saudi Aramco & McDermott International
construction
Contractor
McDermott Arabia Company
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Location
King Salman Maritime Complex, Ras Al Khair
schedule
Timeline
Ground Broken September 6, 2026
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Category
Offshore Intelligence - September 2026
payments
Value Estimate
Multi-Hundred Million SAR Facility
Project Status
Under Construction
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