ADNOC Drilling has announced the award of a contract valued at up to $800 million by ADNOC Onshore for integrated hydraulic fracturing services targeting conventional and tight reservoirs. The five-year agreement is scheduled to begin in the third quarter of 2025.
The contract supports ADNOC’s strategic goal to accelerate development across various reservoirs in Abu Dhabi. ADNOC Drilling will deliver multistage hydraulic fracturing treatments designed to enhance oil and gas flow by improving natural pathways and optimizing production rates.
The scope includes the design, execution, and evaluation of fracturing operations, utilising advanced technologies such as proprietary fracturing simulation software and intelligent fluid systems. These technologies adapt dynamically to reservoir conditions, aiming to increase efficiency and hydrocarbon recovery while reducing environmental impact. Automated pumping and blending systems will further improve safety and operational efficiency.
ADNOC Drilling CEO Abdulla Ateya Al Messabi described the contract as a strong endorsement of the company’s expanding capabilities and its partnership with ADNOC Onshore. He noted that the award reflects the company’s focus on technologically advanced fracturing services to support the UAE’s energy goals.
Financially, the contract aligns with ADNOC Drilling’s 2025 and 2026 guidance, with potential growth beyond 2027. The contract’s total value is subject to client discretion based on call-off volumes.
This contract follows a series of recent awards for ADNOC Drilling, including a $1.63 billion five-year Integrated Drilling Services contract, an $806 million contract for three island rigs, and a $1.15 billion 15-year contract for two jack-up rigs, all from ADNOC Offshore. Additionally, ADNOC Drilling holds a $400 million backlog from acquisitions in Oman and Kuwait.
