ADNOC Drilling secures $800 million contract for advanced fracturing services

ADNOC Drilling secured a significant five-year contract worth up to $800 million from ADNOC Onshore to provide integrated hydraulic fracturing services across conventional and tight reservoirs in the UAE. The agreement, which is set to commence in the third quarter of 2025, is a major step in ADNOC Drilling’s continued evolution as a fully integrated, technology-driven energy services provider.

The scope of the contract includes the design, execution, and evaluation of multistage hydraulic fracturing treatments across a wide portfolio of ADNOC Onshore assets in Abu Dhabi. These services are critical to increasing oil and gas output by enhancing flow through natural reservoir pathways and optimising hydrocarbon recovery from challenging formations.

“This significant contract is a powerful endorsement of ADNOC Drilling’s expanding capabilities and our trusted partnership with ADNOC Onshore,” said Abdulla Ateya Al Messabi, CEO of ADNOC Drilling. “It reflects our ability to deliver high-impact, technologically advanced fracturing services that will help unlock the UAE’s energy potential. As we continue our transformation, we are proud to support the nation’s strategic energy goals and reinforce our position as a leader in integrated drilling and completion solutions.”

To execute the project, ADNOC Drilling will deploy a suite of advanced technologies, including proprietary fracturing simulation software, intelligent fluid systems, and automated pumping and blending units. These innovations are designed to improve fracture efficiency, boost flow rates, reduce environmental impact, and enhance overall safety by limiting the need for on-site manpower.

This award is the fifth major contract ADNOC Drilling has announced in just over two months. It follows a $1.63 billion Integrated Drilling Services contract, an $806 million award for three island rigs, a $1.15 billion 15-year deal for two jack-up rigs, and a $400 million backlog from its expanded operations in Oman and Kuwait.

With this new agreement, ADNOC Drilling continues to strengthen its market position while supporting the UAE’s strategy to unlock more complex reservoirs and enhance long-term energy security.