Aramco, solutions by stc collaborate to deploy next-generation supercomputer

Saudi Aramco said it is collaborating with solutions by stc to deploy a next-generation high-performance supercomputer aimed at boosting digital innovation across its upstream operations.

In a statement released on Wednesday, the company said the initiative is part of its ongoing digital transformation and will mark “the largest deployment of computing infrastructure in Aramco’s history,” enhancing capabilities in hydrocarbon discovery and recovery.

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According to the statement, the new system will support advanced seismic data processing and large-scale reservoir modeling, with “seven times more compute capacity than is currently available for Aramco’s Upstream operations.”

“Aramco’s digital evolution is redefining what is possible for hydrocarbon exploration and reservoir management,” Abdul Hameed A. Al-Dughaither, Aramco Executive Vice President of EXPEC & Drilling, was quoted as saying.

“With this next-generation supercomputer… we aim to set a new standard in computational excellence.”

The company said the technology is expected to “redefine the speed and accuracy of hydrocarbon discovery and recovery,” while maximizing recovery rates and extending field longevity across Saudi Arabia.

CEO of solutions by stc Omer Alnomany said the collaboration “represents a strategic step toward empowering the energy sector by leveraging the latest high-performance computing capabilities,” adding it would improve efficiency in exploration and production operations.

The $372.5 million (SAR 1.4 billion) project is expected to be delivered by early 2027 and will serve as a cornerstone of Aramco’s digital leadership in the global energy sector, the statement said.

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