Allrig, a global leader in asset management for the energy sector, is significantly expanding its operations in Saudi Arabia through the strategic growth of its existing office in Al Khobar. This move, supported by AstroLabs—the Gulf’s premier business expansion platform—underscores Allrig’s deep commitment to advancing Saudi Arabia’s energy objectives by leading major oil and gas projects within the Kingdom.
Allrig's enhanced presence builds upon a nine-year operational history in Saudi Arabia, fostered through established Aramco-approved partnerships. In 2024 alone, the company successfully supported operations across more than 50 rigs, providing essential compliance and maintenance services, with an average of over 12 scopes per rig. Allrig leverages its extensive global network, with offices and facilities in major energy hubs worldwide, including its Houston headquarters, and locations across Asia Pacific, India, the Middle East & Africa, Europe, Brazil, and Mexico.
The services provided in the Kingdom have included highly specialized operations such as jacking system overhauls, derrick remedial works, and drilling equipment recertifications, showcasing Allrig’s profound technical capabilities and operational expertise in the region. Notably, Allrig also holds crucial Aramco approvals for CNDT (Conventional Non-Destructive Testing) and Below-the-Hook inspections, further solidifying its technical prowess and trusted standing within Saudi Arabia’s energy landscape.
“Allrig has been active through partnerships in the Kingdom since 2016. As part of Allrig’s continued commitment to excellence and growth in the Middle East and especially the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, we are excited to deepen our presence in Saudi Arabia,” stated Robert McInnes, CEO of Allrig. “With years of experience in the region, we are focused on expanding our operational capacity, strengthening our partnerships, and contributing to the Kingdom’s ambitious Vision 2030 objectives. Our expertise in offshore drilling equipment and services, coupled with a dedicated local team, positions Allrig as a reliable partner in the country’s energy sector.”
Alex Nicholls, Director of Expansion at AstroLabs, commented on the expansion: “Allrig’s expansion into Saudi Arabia demonstrates full commitment and readiness to contribute to the country’s sustainable economic growth by playing a vital role in maximizing the value of natural assets in alignment with Vision 2030 objectives.”
This strategic expansion will enable Allrig to serve both new and long-standing clients more effectively and foster synergies in critical areas such as floating production, storage, and offloading (FPSO) of oil and gas, as well as research and development (R&D). This move further establishes Allrig’s deep roots in this pivotal energy market, reinforcing its role in enhancing efficiency and production through its comprehensive asset management and NDT services.
