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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