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SLB Secures Seven-Year Kuwait Contract Under Ahmadi Innovation Valley Initiative

Jun 30, 2026, 8:13 AM EDT2 sourcesAI-analyzed
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Long-term contract with a key Gulf partner, plus a dedicated Kuwait facility, signals sustained revenue opportunities from SLB’s digital and energy-transition solutions; reduces near-term execution risk via a defined program scope (~100 projects) and strengthens SLB's regional competitive position.

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SLB secured a seven-year contract with Kuwait Oil Company under the Ahmadi Innovation Valley to deploy AI, IIoT, and other digital technologies across nearly 100 projects. The deal includes establishing a dedicated Kuwait facility, with construction starting in 2026 and opening in 2028, reinforcing a long-term collaboration and expanding SLB's tech footprint in the Gulf.

  • SLB wins seven-year KOC contract under Ahmadi Innovation Valley to deploy AI and IIoT.
  • Program covers nearly 100 projects across production optimization, reservoir tech, water management, and energy transition.
  • SLB will establish Ahmadi Innovation Valley facility in Kuwait; construction starts 2026, opens 2028.
  • The award marks SLB as KOC’s first contracted partner under AIV, reinforcing an 85-year collaboration.

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