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Established in 1964, Arabian Drilling is the leader in the drilling sector in Saudi Arabia, where TAQA is a majority shareholder along with SLB.

Arabian Drilling’s client base includes Saudi Aramco, Al-Khafji Joint Operations (KJO), and Schlumberger, and Baker Hughes and boasts a large fleet of 45 onshore and offshore rigs operated by a highly skilled, and qualified, and well trained workforce., with equipment and staff robust enough to withstand the harsh weather conditions found in the Middle East region. Arabian Drilling investment in the Training and Development of its people is key to the sustainable success of the business and part of its contribution to the community, industry, and nation.

Arabian Drilling has evolved in unison with a changing industry and world, integrating sustainable practices throughout the business to adapt to a changing landscape for oil and gas. The company is committed to contributing to sustainable global energy demand while promoting safety, quality, and supporting localization in the region’s oil and gas sector. Arabian Drilling’s sustainability Roadmap is aligned with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (UN SDGs) as well as Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030, implementing initiatives and business practices that empower employees, local suppliers, and the communities and economies within which the company operates and serves, while responsibly managing the impacts of the growing business on the planet.

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Arabian Drilling offers innovative technological drilling solutions to the oil and gas industry that tackle some of the most critical challenges. Powered by a large fleet and professional team, their on and offshore drilling services involve the supply of drilling services in shallow and deep waters and on land for the exploration and production of oil or natural gas. AD’s offshore drilling services include ultra-heavy-duty jack-up rigs equipped with high specification equipment capable of drilling in 375 feet of water. Their onshore fleet ranges from medium to ultra-heavy rigs, capable of handling complicated horizontal drilling operations and functioning in harsh environments, such as those found in the Middle East region. Arabian Drilling also operates a self-propelled MPSV, providing well intervention and well testing services for its customers.

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Arabian Drilling’s onshore fleet includes 38 rigs that range from medium to ultra-heavy, all capable of handling the most challenging drilling programs and designed to withstand harsh climatic conditions. Their offshore fleet comprises 7 rigs that includes ultra-heavy-duty Jack-ups outfitted with high specification equipment which are capable of drilling in 375ft of water.

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