Aramco’s North Ghawar Oil Producing Complex has become the company’s fifth facility to be added to the World Economic Forum (WEF) Global Lighthouse Network, having been recognised for its comprehensive adoption of advanced Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR) technologies that support its operational and environmental performance.

 

Only industrial sites that successfully deploy 4IR technologies at scale are admitted to the prestigious network. This recognition of the North Ghawar Oil Producing Complex follows four other Aramco facilities being included in the Global Lighthouse Network. They are Uthmaniyah Gas Plant, Khurais oil complex, Abqaiq Plants, and Yanbu Refinery.

 

The Global Lighthouse Network now includes 189 facilities worldwide. Aramco, one of the world’s leading integrated energy and chemicals companies, is currently the only global energy company to be represented by more than three facilities.

 

Nasir Al-Naimi, Aramco Upstream President, said: “This Global Lighthouse Network recognition by the World Economic Forum demonstrates our dedication to innovation and operational excellence. It validates our journey towards a truly digital and lower carbon emissions future, where technology empowers us to optimise our processes, reduce our environmental impact, and deliver exceptional value to our customers and shareholders.”

 

Ahmad Al Khowaiter, Aramco Executive Vice President of Technology & Innovation, said: “At Aramco, we have made a strategic investment to digitally transform our facilities. These efforts have delivered remarkable improvements in efficiency, environmental impact reduction, productivity, and safety across our operations. Receiving the prestigious Global Lighthouse Network award is a testament to the extent of Aramco’s journey towards global leadership in digitalisation and our dedication to innovation.” -TradeArabia News Service