May 26, 2025, Dhahran, Saudi Arabia – NesmaKent Energy Company (NKJV), a pioneering 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 Engineering and Construction Management Services Contract (PMC), 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.

NesmaKent’s Value Addition to the National EPC Champion Program

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 by:

-Streamlining the Transition from DBSP, to FEED – The signed project contract framework, paves the way for a seamless transition from the Design Basis Scoping Paper to the Front-End Engineering Design (FEED) stage. This integration should reduce traditional bidding periods and enable early planning and execution of critical activities. This approach enhances scheduling efficiency and accelerates project delivery.

-Enhancing Operational Excellence & Risk Management – By implementing integrated risk solutions, enhanced communication strategies, and effective contract management, NesmaKent ensures improved interface management, consistent accountability, and overall project efficiency.

-Accelerating Knowledge Transfer & National Workforce Development – NesmaKent is committed to capability building and workforce development, offering comprehensive training programs and knowledge transfer initiatives to advance Saudization and in-Kingdom value addition (IKVA) .

-Deploying Advanced Execution Technologies – Leveraging cutting-edge digital solutions to enhance the execution over the project life cycle, optimize resources, and improve overall performance, ensuring adherence to international best practices.

-Advancing Sustainability Solutions – Supporting sustainability initiatives, renewable energy ventures, and responsible resource management to align with Saudi Vision 2030’s environmental sustainability goals.

-Boosting Supply Chain Efficiency & Regional Expansion – Strengthening the local supply chain and in-Kingdom value addition by integrating regional capabilities and fostering economic diversification within Saudi Arabia’s industrial sector. 

A New Era of Energy Sector Transformation

By adopting these innovative strategies and forward-thinking execution models, NesmaKent is setting new benchmarks in EPCM services and strengthening Saudi Arabia’s position as a leader in global energy infrastructure development.

“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.”

This landmark contract reaffirms NesmaKent Energy’s leadership in integrated EPCM services, further solidifying its role as a trusted partner in advancing industrial excellence, sustainability, and technological innovation in the Kingdom and beyond.

About NesmaKent

NesmaKent (NKJV) is a Joint Venture between Nesma & Partners, a leading Saudi contracting company, and Kent, a global engineering company. A local Saudi company, NesmaKent, was formed to support the execution of Saudi Aramco’s engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) projects within the industrial sector as part of the National EPC Champion program, announced in 2022.  Combining world-class engineering expertise with local market knowledge to drive transformative energy solutions in Saudi Arabia, NesmaKent JV specializes in EPCM services, sustainability-driven solutions, and advanced digital execution technologies.

Website: Nesmakent.com

About Kent

Kent is a privately-owned international integrated energy services partner acquired by Nesma & Partners. Founded in 1919 as a small family company in Ireland, Kent is now a 13,000-strong client-centric team and $1.4 billion-dollar revenue global business.  It delivers sustainable and innovative engineering services and project delivery solutions for the oil and gas, industrial, renewables, and low-carbon industries. It has a roster of blue-chip clients, including international energy companies, national oil companies, renewable energy companies, and global petrochemical companies.

Website: kentplc.com