With engineering expertise, innovative problem-solving, and meticulous execution, the companies in this list are bringing some of the world’s most complex projects to life in the Middle East. The region continues to assert itself as a worldwide powerhouse through driving national economies, shaping entire industries and defining the trajectory of energy worldwide.

Behind this success are the EPC contractors whose scale, technical knowledge and relentless commitment make such projects possible.

The 2025 edition of Top 25 EPC Contractors recognises the true leaders in this field: companies setting new benchmarks in EPC. From ambitious offshore oil and gas developments to expansive industrial facilities and critical infrastructure, these contractors demonstrate skill, resilience and vision at every stage of delivery. They are the ones turning strategic ambitions into operational realities.

In today’s landscape, where sustainability is no longer optional, the list also highlights contractors integrating decarbonisation into their portfolios. Whether through low-carbon design, renewable integration or emissions reduction initiatives, these firms are proving that energy progress can align with environmental responsibility.

They are not just meeting today’s demand, but shaping a cleaner, more secure future for the region and the rest of the world.

1) NMDC Energy

Originally established in 1973 as the National Petroleum Construction Company, NMDC Energy has grown into a trusted global EPC partner for oil, gas, renewables, and marine infrastructure projects. Operating across the UAE, KSA, Kuwait, India, and Taiwan, the company employs over 18,000 professionals from 69 nationalities and operates a fleet of 19 advanced offshore vessels, delivering complex projects that balance operational excellence with environmental responsibility.

Following its public listing in 2024, NMDC Energy reported AED 14.44 billion in revenue and AED 1.41 billion in net profit, reinforcing its position as a leading EPC provider in the Middle East and beyond.

The company has successfully executed a diverse portfolio of high-value projects, demonstrating its ability to manage complex onshore and offshore projects while delivering cutting-edge solutions to clients in the oil, gas, and energy sectors.

Key projects completed or underway over the past 12 months include the Ju’aymah Offshore Platform Bypass System, Dalma Gas Development Project offshore works, ADNOC Offshore US LTDP Phase-1, the MERAM (Maximising Ethane Recovery & Monetisation) project, Hail & Ghasha Development Project, and the Taipower Tung-Hsiao Subsea Pipeline Project. Each of these assignments highlights NMDC Energy’s capability to manage technically demanding work scopes, as well as coordinate multidisciplinary teams, and deliver results that meet or exceed client expectations.

In addition to ongoing operations, NMDC Energy was awarded two major contracts in 2025, underscoring its strong industry standing. The first is the Tung-Hsiao Power Plant 2nd Stage Renewal Project in Taiwan, focused on the construction of a subsea gas pipeline, valued at over $1 billion. The second is the Lower Zakum LTDP-1 Phase-1 offshore package for ADNOC, a $2.5 billion project representing one of the largest EPC contracts awarded in the region during this period. These awards reaffirm NMDC Energy’s position as a preferred partner for clients seeking reliable and technically sophisticated EPC services, particularly in the MENA region, which accounts for more than 70% of the company’s business.

Looking forward, NMDC Energy is positioned for substantial growth and transformation. The company is actively expanding its footprint into North Africa and Southeast Asia, thereby tapping into emerging markets and creating opportunities for new partnerships and long-term contracts.

To strengthen its global sourcing capabilities and optimise supply chain efficiency, a new procurement office is being established in China, complementing existing operations across the UAE and other international locations. NMDC Energy is also investing in digital transformation, with advanced AI being integrated into offshore and yard operations to streamline processes, reduce costs, and enhance productivity. Coupled with a targeted mergers and acquisitions strategy, these initiatives support the company’s ambitious revenue goals by 2030 while fostering innovation, operational efficiency, and value creation for clients.

The company’s commitment to workforce development is evidenced by continuous employee training in industry standards and technological advancements, ensuring that NMDC Energy can consistently deliver high-quality services. Comprehensive programs focus on enhancing skills in HSE compliance, project management, and technical competencies, reflecting the company’s belief that its people are critical to operational success.

Health, safety, and environmental stewardship are deeply embedded in NMDC Energy’s operations. The company maintains a robust HSE framework aligned with ISO 45001 and ISO 14001 standards, supported by rigorous risk management procedures, innovative safety technologies, and a dedicated team of approximately 500 HSE professionals. This framework encompasses proactive pre-task risk assessments, hazard identification processes, and technology-driven safety solutions such as the INTELEX incident reporting platform, Blind Spot Detection Systems, and AI-powered Site Safety Analysers. In practice, these initiatives ensure a safe working environment, strengthen safety culture, and support operational excellence across all projects.

Sustainability forms an integral part of NMDC Energy’s corporate vision. The company actively pursues decarbonisation and clean energy initiatives, including offshore wind and green hydrogen projects, strategic carbon capture initiatives, and energy transition collaborations such as NT Energies, an incorporated joint venture with a focus on energy transition opportunities. Based in Abu Dhabi, NT Energies will provide added value services in blue and green hydrogen and related decarbonisation projects, CO₂ capture, in addition to industrial projects in the fields of waste-to-energy, biorefining, biochemistry, and other energy transition-related themes.

NMDC Energy also champions environmental stewardship through a plantation of 20,000+ mangroves, sequestering 246 tCO annually; tidal mudflat regenerationis projected to sequester 200,000 tCO over 30 years, marine biodiversity programs, habitat restoration, emission reduction measures, and circular economy initiatives, achieving measurable reductions in greenhouse gas emissions and landfill waste.

Employee well-being and community impact are priorities for the company. NMDC Energy promotes health, wellness, and mental well-being, while embedding governance, transparency, and stakeholder engagement across its operations.

In 2024, it invested over AED 240 million in clean technologies, conducted 34 coastal cleanups, sourced 84% locally, and earned the IPLOCA Environmental Award for mangrove initiatives—demonstrating its commitment to sustainable and responsible growth.

2. UCC Holding

Over the past year, UCC Holding has solidified its position as a leading global contractor in the energy, concessions, and construction sectors. Headquartered in Qatar and ranked #41 on ENR’s Top 250 International Contractors for 2025, the company continues to invest and deliver large-scale, complex projects across the Middle East, Africa, and beyond.

Leveraging world-class EPCF and Concessions capabilities, UCC Holding executes energy, major infrastructure, aviation, and marine projects, integrating advanced engineering, efficient procurement, and precise construction execution to ensure timely delivery to the highest standards of quality and safety.

In Syria, UCC Holding is advancing one of the region’s most ambitious power development programs, including Combined Cycle Gas Turbine (CCGT) plants at Traifawi (1,500 MW), Zayzoun (750 MW), Deir Alzour (750 MW), and Mehardeh (1,000 MW). Alongside these, the 1,000 MW Wedian Alrabee solar project represents the company’s commitment to renewable energy, collectively adding over 5,000 MW to Syria’s national grid.

Beyond Syria, UCC Holding is actively engaged in upstream and gas-to-power projects in Iraq and Libya. These initiatives aim to strengthen national energy systems, enhance power generation capacity, and ensure greater energy security. By leveraging its expertise across the energy value chain, UCC is contributing to the region’s industrial growth and supporting a balanced transition toward cleaner and more reliable energy solutions.

UCC Holding’s portfolio extends into Kazakhstan, where it is delivering a 1,100 MW CCGT plant in the Kyzylorda region and developing multiple Kashagan gas processing plants with capacities of 1, 2.5, and 6 BCMA. The company is also constructing major pipeline projects, including the 1,450 km Beineu–Bozoi–Shymkent pipeline and a 635 km northern pipeline across the Aktobe and Kostanay regions. These projects demonstrate UCC’s ability to integrate EPC expertise with large-scale energy infrastructure, supporting both national development goals and regional energy security.

Aviation infrastructure is another cornerstone of UCC’s operations. Over the last 12 months, the company has been involved in redevelopment projects for Tripoli International Airport in Libya and Bugesera International Airport in Rwanda, while UCC led a consortium of 5 companies to build, operate, and transfer Damascus International Airport to reach a capacity of 31 million passengers in the last phase. Each project combines modern design, efficient construction, and long-term operational considerations, thereby reflecting UCC’s capacity to deliver transformational infrastructure across multiple sectors.

In addition, UCC Holding is pioneering sustainability initiatives. In Qatar, the company is leading the world’s largest 3D construction printing program in a PPP project, currently printing schools to reduce material waste, cut carbon emissions, and accelerate project delivery. Renewable energy integration forms a central pillar of UCC’s strategy, with large-scale solar installations in Libya and Syria and solar-ready designs incorporated into conventional power plants. Green construction practices, modular techniques, and digital tools such as Building Information Modelling and AI-driven planning further enhance efficiency, resource optimisation, and environmental performance.

Safety and workforce wellbeing are integral to UCC Holding’s operations. The company implements internationally certified Health, Safety, and Environment systems, including ISO 45001 and ISO 14001, guided by a Zero Harm policy. Comprehensive training, proactive risk assessments, and digital monitoring systems ensure safe execution across all projects, while employee wellness initiatives support occupational health and community engagement.

UCC Holding is expanding with projects in Syria, Iraq, Libya, and Kazakhstan, as well as power plants, gas facilities, and pipelines. Guided by its “Building for Generations” ethos, the company delivers sustainable infrastructure that powers economies, connects communities, and builds resilient futures across the Middle East and beyond.

3. Target Engineering

Over the past year, Target Engineering Construction Company has reinforced its position as a leading EPC contractor in the Middle East, delivering complex projects across the oil, gas, industrial, and marine sectors.

With a workforce of approximately 26,500 personnel, more than 35 marine vessels, and over 105,000 sqm of ASME-certified fabrication facilities, Target combines scale, technical expertise, and integrated resources to deliver high-quality solutions for clients across the region.

The company’s operations are supported by a full range of construction plants and equipment, as well as camp facilities for personnel, all managed under a certified Integrated Management System for Quality, Occupational Health and Safety, and Environment in accordance with ISO 9001:2015, ISO 45001:2018 and ISO 14001:2015 standards, respectively.

Target operates through two core divisions encompassing civil, mechanical, marine, electrical, power, and instrumentation/control works, providing EPC services to both onshore and offshore oil and gas projects as well as commercial and industrial developments.

Over the past 12 months, the company has successfully executed numerous high-profile projects, including EPC works for the Lower Zakum Long Term Development Plan Package 5 at Das Island Terminal Facilities, Hail & Ghasha Development Project Package 1 offshore facilities for the ADNOC Offshore/Saipem NPCC JV, and the 1.2 MMBD Phase-1 and Phase-2 projects for ADNOC Offshore.

The company has also advanced the Maximising Ethane Recovery and Monetisation (MERAM) Project for ADNOC Gas/NPCC – TR JV, procurement and construction for the Mubarraz Redevelopment Project, the Riyadh Refinery’s Sulphur Recovery Unit, and Project WAVE involving intake and outfall system marine works, and EPC works for the metering system improvement project at Das Island.

Ongoing projects include EPC works for the Dalma Gas Development Project Package B onshore works for ADNOC, the BOROUGE 4 (B4) Ethane Cracker project, Integrated Gas Development Expansion Phase II (IGD-E2), Sahil Phase 3 Development Project for ADNOC Onshore, the Habshan & Bab Control Systems Upgrade Project for ADNOC Gas, as well as switchgear replacement at Zirku for ADNOC Offshore.

Completed projects in the past year include the Buhasa Integrated Field Development Project for ADNOC Onshore/Tecnicas Reunidas, the Downtown Dubai Development Forte (Plots D1-D2) main contract works, Sunset Square in Abu Dhabi, the Ruwais Fire Water Network Upgrade, and EPC works for SATAH Gas Injection and Gas Lift long-term offshore scope.

Target integrates sustainability across its operations, cutting emissions, enhancing water reuse, supporting biodiversity, and adopting renewable energy, hybrid vehicles, and large-scale tree planting.

With a portfolio of high-value ongoing and completed projects, Target Engineering continues to demonstrate its capacity to deliver complex, large-scale EPC solutions, impacting the energy, industrial, and marine sectors in the Middle East.

4. Rotary Engineering

Rotary Engineering continues to solidify its reputation as an energy infrastructure leader with a total contract value of over $1 billion of projects in the Middle East.

With a distinguished 53-year track record in integrated EPC and maintenance, the company provides critical infrastructure solutions spanning the sectors of oil and gas, petrochemicals, renewables, and transitional fuels, including LNG, LPG, SAF, Biofuels, Ammonia, and Hydrogen.

At the forefront of sustainable solutions in the region, Rotary is anchoring the integrated infrastructure for ADNOC’s TA’ZIZ Chemical Park in Ruwais, UAE. Servicing the region’s largest Blue Ammonia Facility and a world-scale Methanol facility, this sustainable storage and transfer project comprises 450,000m³ of transitional chemical storage with interconnecting pipelines and advanced transfer and loading equipment.

In Qatar, Rotary is also further extending its 2-decade cryogenic track record with another Ethylene Double-Wall Cryogenic tank for the Ras Laffan Petrochemical Project.

In Mesaieed, Rotary is building QatarEnergy’s new Gasoline and Jet Fuel Storage facility. This project serves as a cornerstone to the long-term strategic plan to future-proof the domestic refined product supply chain of Qatar. This state-of-the-art facility features storage and transfer infrastructure for over 230,000m³ of Gasoline and Jet A1 fuel. The distribution of the refined products is facilitated by a 12-gantry loading facility and exported through new multi-product marine loading arms.

With 14 consecutive ROSPA President’s Awards and over 25 million safe man-hours in the preceding year, safety is at the core of Rotary’s culture, and the company is constantly evolving with strategic initiatives focused on health, safety, and environmental leadership. With innovation and mechanisation at the forefront of its operations, initiatives like the RoroWatch Robotic Fire Watchman reinforce its proactive commitment to protecting people, assets, and the environment.

Looking ahead, Rotary plans to expand its global maintenance and turnaround team in the Middle East and provide its specialised service offerings in total plant maintenance, shutdowns, and turnarounds. The company also intends to extend transitional fuel storage solutions across broader regions and spearhead more process projects in Biofuels and Sustainable Aviation Fuels.

Through integrating advanced technologies and implementing sustainable practices, Rotary continues to drive the Middle East’s energy sector towards cleaner, smarter, and more sustainable fuels.

5. Samsung E&A

Samsung E&A is a global total solutions provider, and offers end-to-end services across project development, EPC and O&M. In the Middle East, recent successes include the Saudi Aramco HUGRS Project, APOC PDH/UTOS, UAE ADNOC Crude Flexibility and Waste Heat Recovery projects, and ongoing work on Jafurah GPF, Fadhili Gas Increment, Taziz Methanol, and Biotech Falcon PLA FEED projects.

Guided by sustainability, Samsung E&A expands into green infrastructure, including water treatment, waste-to-energy, carbon capture, and hydrogen solutions through its E&Able platform—covering Low, Zero, and Circle initiatives. It’s AHEAD strategy that leverages digitalisation, AI, and automation to enhance project execution.

Safety and ESG remain central, with ISO 45001 certification, the S.A.Y safety culture, and initiatives to reduce emissions, optimise energy, and support circular economy solutions, reinforcing the company’s commitment to a sustainable, net-zero future.

6. Saipem

Italian contractor Saipem continues to expand its footprint in the Middle East through significant 2025 activity. This year, Saipem renewed its long-term agreement with the petroleum refinery company Saudi Aramco through 2027 and secured approximately $720 million in new offshore contracts in the Middle East and Guyana.

In the first half of 2025, the company reported revenue of €7.21 billion (an increase of +12.4% year-on-year), adjusted EBITDA of €764 million (an increase of +35.2%), and net profit of €140 million. Saipem confirmed expectations for the restarting of its €3 billion Mozambique LNG project in late summer 2025, following a multi-year delay.

Additionally, Saipem also entered into a binding merger agreement with Subsea 7 to create Saipem7, boasting a combined order backlog of €43 billion, annual revenues of approximately €21 billion, EBITDA exceeding €2 billion, and anticipated annual synergies of €300 million, with the transaction expected to close in the second half of 2026.

7. Petrofac

Petrofac began 2025 by executing contracts despite financial restructuring, supported by a creditor agreement extending its lock-up to November 2025. In the first half of the year, the company secured two major ADNOC contracts (a US$330 million EPC contract for a gas compressor plant at the Habshan Complex and a US$1.2 billion EPC management services project on Das Island) while its Asset Solutions division captured approximately US$500 million in new orders across geographies including the Middle East, Europe, and Asia Pacific.

As of 30 June 2025, Petrofac’s backlog stood at around US$6.7 billion, in line with the previous year-end. Net liquidity rose to US$192 million, supported by disciplined cash management and legacy contract settlements. The company also reported revenue and EBIT expected to be significantly ahead of the prior year. Petrofac remains active in both traditional and energy transition markets across the MENA region.

8. Nesma & Partners / NesmaKent

This year, NesmaKent Energy (the joint venture between Nesma & Partners and Kent plc) signed its first project management consultancy (PMC) contract with Aramco under the National EPC Champion Initiative. Marking a major milestone, the inaugural project will enhance water handling facilities in the South Ghawar Area, improving efficiency and optimising processes to sustain crude oil production. At the same time, it will advance Saudization, drive knowledge transfer, and strengthen integration of the local supply chain, supporting the Kingdom’s long-term energy resilience.

Meanwhile, Nesma & Partners also unveiled a refreshed brand identity in 2025, reflecting its four-decade legacy of over 200 high-impact projects. The rebrand emphasises innovation, digital transformation, operational excellence, and sustainability, reinforcing the company’s role as a strategic enabler of Saudi Vision 2030 and driving economic diversification and industrial leadership across the Kingdom.

9. Técnicas Reunidas

Técnicas Reunidas, the Spanish engineering firm, continues to strengthen its position in the global energy sector. In 2025, the company secured a significant contract for the third expansion phase of Saudi Aramco’s Jafurah gas field.

The order, placed in Q4 2024, includes the supply of six gas compression trains and six propane compressors, underscoring Técnicas Reunidas’ role in enhancing Saudi Arabia’s unconventional gas development. Additionally, the company was awarded a convertible FEED contract by ACWA Power for a large-scale green ammonia facility in Yanbu, Saudi Arabia. This project, in collaboration with Sinopec Guangzhou Engineering, involves the production of 400,000 tons per year of green hydrogen and its conversion into green ammonia, aligning with global decarbonization goals.

Furthermore, Técnicas Reunidas continues to expand its low-carbon technology portfolio, dedicating nearly two million engineering hours to projects involving hydrogen, biofuels, synthetic fuels, and carbon capture, demonstrating its commitment.

10. Wood

In 2025, Wood continued to strengthen its presence across the Middle East, building on its momentum from previous years.

The company launched a state-of-the-art Energy Transition Hub in Abu Dhabi, consolidating its expertise in carbon advisory, renewable energy, hydrogen and decarbonisation, supporting regional clients in achieving net-zero goals. This centre became a focal point for innovation, collaboration, and training, reflecting Wood’s commitment to sustainable energy solutions.

In Iraq, Wood, in partnership with Al Majal, officially opened the Basra Technical Training Centre in April 2025. The centre offered advanced vocational training to local Iraqis, equipping them with the skills needed to support expanding energy projects.

Across Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Qatar, and the UAE, Wood delivered project management and EPC services, focusing on low-carbon solutions and operational optimisation. These initiatives underscored Wood’s dedication to advancing energy transition and fostering local talent throughout the region.

11. McDermott

In 2025, McDermott strengthened its footprint across the Middle East, delivering major EPC/EPCI projects. In Qatar, the company advanced five major projects, including the North Field East and South (NFE/NFS) LNG expansion, COMP1 fuel gas trunklines, and Ruya EPCIC 11 and 13 for the Al Shaheen redevelopment.

These projects involve the fabrication and installation of multiple wellhead platforms, central processing platforms, subsea pipelines, and over 100 miles of offshore and onshore pipelines, as well as subsea composite cables. Fabrication is also progressing across partner yards in China, Korea and Qatar, while onshore works are ongoing, including ground-breaking for NFS in August. McDermott’s Qatar team continues to complete key engineering and procurement milestones and mobilise marine campaigns. Health, safety and sustainability remain central, with QHSES programmes, Life-Saving Rules, employee wellbeing campaigns, energy efficiency measures, electrification and more ongoing.

12. Larsen & Toubro

Larsen & Toubro (L&T), the Indian multinational, continues to win major EPC projects across the Middle East. Current projects include Saudi Aramco’s Jafurah Gas Processing and Compression Projects (Phases 1 and 2) valued at $5.2 billion and $1.4 billion, respectively, the North Oil Company’s Ruya Field Development Project at $1.2 billion, and the Master Gas System Expansion at $700 million. L&T also manages multiple CRPOs under Saudi Aramco’s Offshore LTA, which exceeds approximately $4 billion.

In 2025, L&T’s Water & Effluent Treatment business, in a joint venture with Spain’s Lantania, secured a $287–$574 million contract to construct the Ras Mohaisen Desalination Plant (300,000 cu m/day) for ACWA Power, which also includes an integrated solar PV plant. Additionally, L&T has further secured a $1.5 billion Saudi Aramco Carbon Capture & Storage project, in addition to significant orders in India, including Andhra Pradesh’s State Secretariat and multiple residential towers in Mumbai.

13. KBR

In 2025, Kellogg Brown & Root (KBR) secured major contracts. The SOCAR-KBR joint venture won BP contracts for the $2.9 billion Shah Deniz Compression ($58 million, completion 2026), involving topside/jacket construction and system integration, and Sangachal Terminal Electrification ($9.5 million, completion 2028) covering equipment upgrades and grid power modifications.

KBR secured a front-end engineering design (FEED) contract for INPEX Masela’s Abadi LNG project in Indonesia (9.5 million tons/year LNG, 150 MMSCFD pipeline gas), including carbon capture and storage. KBR also won FEED services for Kuwait Oil Company’s South Ratqa heavy oil field, supporting KOC’s energy strategy.

A two-year engineering, procurement, and construction management (EPCM) extension with Basra Oil Company enhances Majnoon Oil Field’s production. KBR supports Saudi Aramco’s Shaybah field expansion, upgrading four Gas-Oil Separation Plants through 2028, and secured a global EPCM agreement with BP for diverse energy projects.

14. Kent

Kent, headquartered in Dubai, continues to strengthen its position in the Middle East energy sector. In 2025, Kent secured a $1.1 billion Engineering, Procurement, and Construction Management (EPCM) contract from ADNOC Gas for the optimisation and expansion of its Asab and Buhasa gas processing facilities.

This project is part of ADNOC Gas’ broader $5 billion Rich Gas Development initiative, aimed at enhancing operational efficiency and increasing processing capacity across key facilities, including onshore and offshore plants.

Additionally, Kent was awarded a three-year global enterprise framework agreement by Shell to provide Commissioning and Start-Up Services across various onshore and offshore projects. This contract encompasses a wide range of energy sectors, including oil, gas, and new energy initiatives.

Kent’s commitment to sustainability is evident through its collaboration with service providers to analyse energy requirements and carbon emissions to identify opportunities to reduce carbon emissions by integrating solar hybrid power systems.

15. Technip Energies

In 2025, Technip Energies secured a major engineering, procurement, and construction contract (>€1 billion) for Commonwealth LNG’s 9.5 million tonnes per annum LNG facility in Cameron Parish, Louisiana, utilising its SnapLNG by T.EN™ modular design for six liquefaction trains, pending a Q3 2025 final investment decision.

The company also won a significant (€50-€250 million) Detailed Engineering Design contract from L&T Energy Hydrocarbon for QatarEnergy LNG’s North Field Production Sustainability Offshore Compression Project (NFPS COMP 4), covering two offshore compression complexes with platforms and bridges.

Additionally, Technip Energies received a large contract for preliminary activities on a floating LNG vessel in Africa, effective until September 2025, with further intake expected upon full award. Financially, Q2 net income fell 13.1% to €91.5 million, below the €111 million forecast, while revenues rose 9% to €1.79 billion. First-half EBITDA increased 13% to €319 million, raising the TPS margin forecast to 14%-14.5%.

16. Sinopec Engineering

In 2025, Sinopec Engineering (Group) Co. Ltd., in a joint venture with Técnicas Reunidas, secured a front-end engineering design (FEED) contract for ACWA Power’s Yanbu Green Hydrogen Project in Saudi Arabia.

The project, set for completion by 2030, targets 400,000 tonnes of green hydrogen annually, converted into 2.5 million tonnes of green ammonia, utilising 5 GW of wind and solar power and 4.4 GW of electrolysers. Key 2024 contracts, including a $1.4 billion EPC deal with Saudi Aramco for the Master Gas System expansion (696 km pipeline) and a $3.3 billion EPC contract for the Riyas NGL Fractionation Facility (35% Sinopec stake), continued to drive progress.

For 1H 2025, Sinopec reported CNY 31.56 billion ($4.39 billion) in revenue, up 10.1%, driven by projects like Aramco Huajin and SABIC Mangguo Ethylene. Net profit rose 4.8% to CNY 1.39 billion, with a backlog of CNY 212.28 billion.

17. Consolidated Contractors Company

In 2025, Consolidated Contractors Company (CCC) advanced major energy projects. CCC signed an agreement with Samsung E & A for the construction scope of Package 4 of the Fadhili Gas Increment Program in Jubail, Saudi Arabia, aiming to boost the plant’s capacity from 2.5 billion to 4 billion cubic feet per day by 2030.

The project, which began in November 2024, is set for completion by June 2027.

Additionally, through the T.EN CCC joint venture with Technip Energies, CCC is executing the North Field South (NFS) project in Ras Laffan, Qatar, constructing two LNG mega trains, each with an 8 million tonnes per annum capacity. CCC’s subcontractor, BUTEC, began work in Q1 2025 on installing 27 site-erected tanks for NFS, enhancing Qatar’s LNG production to 126 mtpa.

18. China Petroleum Engineering and Construction Corporation

China Petroleum Engineering & Construction Corporation (CPECC) has advanced key projects in Iraq. CPECC secured a $1.601 billion EPSCC contract from TotalEnergies for the Ratawi gas processing plant, located 60 km west of Basra. Covering 800,000 square meters, the facility will process 3.3 billion cubic meters of associated gas annually, including a 140-megawatt power station, with completion expected in 39 months. The project aims to reduce gas flaring and produce natural gas, LPG, light hydrocarbons, and sulfur.

CPECC’s parent, China Petroleum Engineering Corporation (CPEC), won a $2.5 billion contract to construct a seawater pipeline in Iraq, involving main and branch pipelines and onshore infrastructure, with a 54-month timeline, pending formal agreement. These projects, and a $532 million LNG pipeline contract in the UAE, strengthen CPECC’s Middle East presence, boosting revenue potential over the next 4-5 years.

19. Lamprell

Lamprell advanced its energy and maritime projects in 2025. In April 2025, Lamprell renewed its long-term agreement (LTA) with Saudi Aramco, initially awarded in 2018, continuing to deliver Contract Release Purchase Order projects and constructing equipment in its UAE facility. The LTA reinforces Lamprell’s role in supporting Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030.

Lamprell also signed a multi-year wellhead tower framework agreement with ADNOC Group in early 2025, enhancing ADNOC’s offshore infrastructure. Additionally, Lamprell contracted Ventherm to install a robotic system at its Hamriyah site for offshore wind foundation treatment, featuring automated blasting and painting robots, set to be operational by 2026.

The company also signed a memorandum of understanding with Dong Fang Offshore to build an NG-9000X wind turbine installation vessel for Asia-Pacific offshore wind projects. These initiatives highlight Lamprell’s growing expertise in renewable energy and oil and gas infrastructure.

20. TAQA Arabia

TAQA Arabia continues to advance its footprint in Saudi Arabia’s energy sector through innovative and low-carbon projects. In partnership with EDF Saudi Arabia, TAQA Geothermal has signed a strategic MoU to explore geothermal power generation, HVAC applications, and Compressed Air Energy Storage. This collaboration builds on TAQA Geothermal’s pilot research at KAUST and aims to pioneer efficient, renewable energy solutions aligned with Vision 2030.

In parallel, TAQA has secured 25-year power purchase agreements for two greenfield combined cycle gas turbine projects, Rumah 2 and Al Nairyah 2, in partnership with Japan’s Jera Co. and Al Bawani Capital, adding 3.6GW to its Saudi portfolio. With five projects now in development, TAQA Generation targets 150GW by 2030.

Financially, TAQA Arabia reported consolidated H1 2025 net profits of EGP 350 million, up 66% YoY, with sales increasing 48% to EGP 11.543 billion, reflecting strong operational growth and strategic expansion.

21. Archirodon

Archirodon continues to strengthen its footprint in the Middle East through a series of high-profile infrastructure and energy projects. In partnership with DEME, the company is spearheading Phase 2 of the Port of NEOM transformation and the Duba Port expansion in Saudi Arabia. Archirodon is leading quay wall construction, while DEME oversees dredging and dry excavation. Once completed, the upgraded Oxagon Phase 2 basin will be capable of accommodating the world’s largest vessels and will feature state-of-the-art automated container handling systems, further supporting the wider NEOM development vision.

In the UAE, Archirodon has been invited to bid on the revised scope for ADNOC Onshore’s Asab full-field development Phase 2, Stage 2 project, which includes modifications to processing trains, replacement of gas compressors, and extensive pipeline installations. The project is expected to drive greater cost efficiency while simultaneously ensuring high levels of In-Country Value (ICV) and long-term operational resilience.

22. Petrojet

Petrojet continues to expand its leadership in energy and infrastructure across the Middle East, North Africa, and emerging global markets. The company recently signed a $21.76 million EPC contract to build LPG storage facilities in Aqaba, Jordan, and secured a $1.24 billion partnership with ENPPI for the Ruwais LNG pre-conditioning plant in the UAE. Petrojet is also establishing a joint venture in Algeria with Sonatrach and a manufacturing hub in Saudi Arabia’s King Salman Energy Park with Aramco.

In 2024, Petrojet executed 265 projects valued over EGP 80 billion, securing new contracts worth EGP 112 billion—60% outside Egypt—bringing its total business volume through 2028 to EGP 215 billion. Net profits reached EGP 14 billion, supported by a workforce of 42,000 skilled employees.

Looking ahead, Petrojet aims to diversify into seawater desalination, green hydrogen, and solar, while targeting industrial and infrastructure projects across Iraq, Algeria, Oman, Mozambique, Angola, Croatia, and beyond.

23. JGC Corp

JGC is advancing low-carbon LNG projects in the UAE, including the Ruwais LNG facility in Abu Dhabi, which features electric-driven motors and clean power, making it the first low-carbon LNG export plant in the MENA region. The company also provided engineering, procurement, fabrication, and construction support for the Ruwais Low-Carbon LNG Project alongside Technip Energies and NMDC Energy.

Internationally, JGC celebrated the first LNG export from the LNG Canada facility in Kitimat, British Columbia, and is now supporting commissioning and Phase 2 FEED for the plant. JGC France secured a preliminary $550 million FLNG contract in Africa, further expanding the company’s global footprint.

On the energy transition front, JGC signed an MoU with Amogy to deploy large-scale ammonia cracking technology for low-cost hydrogen production. These initiatives, along with ongoing hydrogen, CCUS, and renewable projects, reinforce JGC’s commitment to delivering innovative, sustainable, and decarbonised energy solutions worldwide.

24. Hyundai E&C

Hyundai E&C continues to advance its strategic energy and infrastructure projects in the UAE, working closely with ENEC to explore new international nuclear energy opportunities. Building on its successful role in delivering the Barakah Nuclear Energy Plant, the company is reinforcing its reputation as a trusted partner in low-carbon electricity generation while strengthening global collaboration in sustainable energy solutions.

Hyundai E&C also joined Hanwha Ocean on the Shinan Ui offshore wind project, providing onshore construction expertise while deploying a 15MW-class wind turbine installation vessel (WTIV) by 2028. The company is also collaborating with Woodside Energy on LNG project development, engineering services, and shipping logistics.

In Iraq, Hyundai E&C secured the Common Seawater Supply Project (CSSP-ITT-05) under the $10 billion Gas Growth Integrated Project (GGIP), delivering seawater treatment infrastructure to support enhanced oil recovery and regional water sustainability.

25. Nuberg EPC

In 2025, Nuberg Engineering (Nuberg EPC) secured a $35-million EPC contract from ADDAR Chemicals for a greenfield sulfolane and speciality chemical plant in Jubail, Saudi Arabia ($60 million total project value), supplying the Middle East, Africa, Eastern Europe, India, China, and Southeast Asia.

Nuberg also won a $58-million EPCM contract for India’s largest chlor-alkali project and a hydrogen peroxide plant contract in Indonesia. A Technical Collaboration Agreement with EDL Anlagenbau GmbH advances sustainable technologies, including solvent deasphalting and used oil re-refining, targeting high-value products.

Earlier in 2025, Nuberg projected that its renewable and green energy fuel segment would contribute 25% to its Rs 1,500 crore revenue within three years. Ongoing projects include a propylene purification package for IOCL Panipat, a bio-ethanol plant for IOCL, and sulfuric acid plants in Egypt and Ethiopia, reinforcing Nuberg’s leadership in chemicals, hydrogen, and green energy solutions across 32 countries.