ADNOC Drilling Company PJSC (“ADNOC Drilling” or the “Company”) announced on April 17 that it has received a letter of award for a $1.63 billion, five-year contract for Integrated Drilling Services (IDS) from ADNOC Offshore.
This landmark award reinforces ADNOC Drilling’s unique position within ADNOC Group and as the region’s leading provider of advanced, integrated energy services, reflects the strength of its strategy to expand its fleet, service offerings and capabilities.
The contract covers the provision of directional drilling, drilling fluids, cementing, wireline logging and tubular running services. The award incorporates advanced engineering and technical support for the effective delivery of extended reach and maximum reservoir wells offshore.
This award is a clear endorsement of ADNOC Drilling’s continued commitment to operational excellence, innovation and the adoption of artificial technology (AI) and advanced technologies, underlining its ability to deliver end-to-end solutions that optimize performance while unlocking significant value for its clients. This contract supports the growing Oilfield Services segment, and its economic impact is already included in the current 2025 and 2026 guidance, underpinning the visibility of ADNOC Drilling’s business model and in support for the Company’s financial targets.
As the demand for advanced, high-performance energy solutions increases, the growth of ADNOC Drilling’s IDS portfolio is a cornerstone of the Company’s strategy – enhancing fleet utilization, diversifying revenue streams and accelerating sustainable and long-term growth and returns. The IDS business brings a relatively new and fast-growing revenue stream to ADNOC Drilling, significantly enhancing business resilience and future-proofing the company through the cycles. With its leading market position in IDS in the UAE, ADNOC Drilling is uniquely positioned to capture further growth and deepen its leadership in this high-potential segment.
ADNOC Drilling is leading the transformation of the energy services sector by adopting AI, integrating advanced technologies with deep industry knowledge and expertise with a relentless focus on operational efficiency. Its joint venture Enersol, a pioneering AI-centric investment platform, is at the forefront of this new energy technology era as it builds a scalable, future-facing AI and advanced technology ecosystem that is uniquely positioned to empower its portfolio of companies to lead in innovation, maximize synergies and ultimately generate added value.
Tayba Al Hashemi, ADNOC Offshore CEO, said: “ADNOC Drilling is a key enabler on our accelerated journey to responsibly meet the world’s growing energy needs. This contract gives us access to their cutting-edge capabilities and market-leading end-to-end services, which will maximize efficiency and generate significant value for our shareholders and the UAE.”