Jacobs Zate, a local subsidiary of US-based Jacobs Engineering, has been awarded a general engineering services contract by the Rabigh Refining and Petrochemical Company (Petro Rabigh) for its $15 billion facility.

Petro Rabigh, a joint venture between Saudi Aramco and Sumitomo Chemical, is the largest integrated oil refinery and petrochemical production facility ever built at one time. Jacobs, with annual revenues exceeding $12 billion, is one of the world's largest and most diverse providers of technical, professional, and construction services.

Officials estimate the potential value of the one-year contract at $1.5 million.

Jacobs Zate will provide mechanical, electrical, civil, chemical engineering for refinery and petrochemical, drafting-related services, management-related services, and any other engineering services required by the facility.

"Jacobs has had a presence in the Middle East for many years, serving the oil & gas, infrastructure, and buildings sectors,” said Craig Martin, Jacobs president and chief executive officer.

“This contract renews our commitment in the Middle East and to provide world-class services to our clients in the region." – TradeArabia News Service