Saudi Aramco - Safaniyah Oilfield Wellhead Platforms (CRPO 155)

General Information
Owner Saudi Aramco
Masterplan Project (Parent Profile)
Location Dhahran, Eastern Province, Saudi Arabia
Status --
Sector Oil, Upstream, Oil Extraction
Contract Type Engineering Procurement Construction (EPC)
Onshore/Offshore Onshore
Greenfield/Brownfield Greenfield
Progress 0
Estimated Budget Value ---
Contract Value 200
Net Value $200m
Award Date April 2026
Completion Date December 2029
Last Updated On April 2026
ProjectId (Old, New) 513056, 513056


Saudi Aramco is planning to undertake the construction of four wellhead platforms for the Safaniya oilfield, Saudi Arabia.

This project aims to deliver four new production deck modules (PDMs)/wellhead platforms, intra-field pipeline networks and main trunklines to shore, along with platform jackets.

It will include engineering, procurement, construction and installation (EPCI) of offshore structures and pipelines. The project’s key intention is to increase oil production output and optimise field infrastructure in the mature Safaniyah field. Notable outcomes include strengthened production capacity, greater operational resilience, and more efficient transport of oil to onshore processing facilities.

The US$200 million project includes the following:

1. Construction of four production deck modules (PDMs)/wellhead platforms offshore

2. Fabrication and installation of platform jackets

3. Installation of intra-field pipelines connecting new platforms

4. Installation of main trunklines to shore

5. Integration and hook-up of pipelines with existing offshore and onshore facilities

6. Mechanical, electrical, and control systems work for platforms and pipelines

7. Subsea infrastructure installation, including pipeline laying and subsea supports

8. Construction of supporting facilities offshore, including access and support modules

Second Section

17 April 2026

Saipem has been appointed as the main contractor for the development of the project.

05 April 2026

Italian contractor Saipem has emerged as the frontrunner among all bidders for the development of the project. (Source: MEED)

16 March 2026

The main contract tender is not yet awarded.

03 February 2026

The main contract tender is yet to be awarded on the project.

31 December 2025

The main contract tender is yet to be awarded.

14 October 2025

The main contract tender has not yet awarded on the project.

07 September 2025

The main contract bids have been submitted and the following companies have submitted the bids: The following companies are Saipem, McDermott International, Larsen & Toubro Energy Hydrocarbon, Subsea7, NMDC Energy, Lamprell, China Offshore Oil Engineering Company, Dynamic Industries, Sapura Energy, TechnipFMC, MMHE, and Hyundai Heavy Industries (Source: MEED)

07 August 2025

The main contract bid submission date has been further extended to August 28, 2025. (Source: MEED)

15 July 2025

The main contract tender has been issued on the project with a bid submission due on July 31, 2025.