KBR Secures 10-Year Maintenance Contract for Petro Rabigh’s Polymer Plants
KBR won a 10-year (plus two-year optional extension) maintenance services contract for Petro Rabigh’s Polymer I and II plants in Saudi Arabia through its local JV KBR Al Yusr. The digitally-enabled program leverages AI/ML-driven accelerators for preventive, predictive, corrective and shutdown maintenance to enhance asset reliability, availability and OPEX.
1. Contract Scope and Duration
In a 10-year agreement with an optional two-year extension, KBR Al Yusr will deliver comprehensive maintenance services for Petro Rabigh’s Polymer I and II plants in Rabigh, Saudi Arabia. The scope includes preventive, predictive, corrective and cyclic shutdown maintenance.
2. Digitally-Enabled Maintenance Program
KBR's program uses AI/ML-driven digital accelerators and reliability frameworks to enhance asset reliability and maximise uptime. The services aim to strengthen safety performance and drive sustainable OPEX optimization across Petro Rabigh’s polymer assets.
3. Strategic and Financial Implications
This collaboration represents Petro Rabigh’s first major outsourcing of maintenance services, supporting its transformation agenda and targeting top-quartile plant performance. For KBR, the long-term contract solidifies its presence in Saudi Arabia and provides revenue visibility over the next decade.