KBR Inc. has secured a 10-year general maintenance services contract with Petro Rabigh, a Saudi Arabian petrochemical joint venture, to oversee operations at the company's polymer production facilities. The agreement includes a two-year extension option and represents a significant expansion of KBR's service footprint in the kingdom's downstream sector.
Under the contract terms, KBR will deploy advanced artificial intelligence and machine learning technologies to optimize asset performance and reliability across Petro Rabigh's polymer operations. The engagement marks the first major outsourcing initiative of this scale for Petro Rabigh's maintenance functions, signaling a broader industry trend toward specialized third-party asset management.
The partnership is expected to enhance operational efficiency, improve safety protocols, and extend equipment lifecycle through predictive maintenance capabilities. KBR's technology-enabled approach addresses growing demand among petrochemical operators for data-driven solutions that reduce downtime and optimize production output in competitive global markets.