Wood secured over $1 billion in Middle East contracts in 2025, driven by energy projects, decarbonisation initiatives, and digital advisory services.
Wood has achieved a significant milestone in 2025 by securing contract awards exceeding $1 billion across the Middle East, reinforcing its strong regional presence and marking the second consecutive year of record-breaking sales bookings. The company recorded nearly a 20% increase in awarded contracts compared with 2024, reflecting sustained client confidence and rising demand for its engineering, project management, and decarbonisation expertise.
The contract wins span several key markets, including the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Iraq, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA), Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, and Qatar. These awards cover a wide range of services, from large-scale engineering and construction management to advisory and consultancy support, particularly in energy transition and emissions reduction initiatives.
The most substantial project secured in 2025 is an engineering, procurement, and construction management (EPCM) contract to expand the Habshan gas facility for ADNOC Gas. This major brownfield development includes extensive facility upgrades, the installation of new infrastructure, and operational efficiency improvements designed to enhance long-term asset performance and reliability.
In Iraq, Wood has been selected to provide project management and engineering services to PetroChina at the West Qurna 1 oilfield in the country’s south. The project supports production optimisation and operational enhancements at one of Iraq’s largest oilfields, underlining Wood’s role in complex upstream developments.
Wood has also been awarded a project management consultancy (PMC) contract by TA’ZIZ for the development of the UAE’s first methanol production facility at Al Ruwais Industrial City in Abu Dhabi. This project aligns with the UAE’s industrial diversification strategy and reflects growing investment in downstream and chemicals infrastructure.
Further strengthening its sustainability portfolio, Wood secured multiple decarbonisation-focused contracts across Iraq. These initiatives target flare gas reduction and improved carbon efficiency across some of the country’s largest oilfields, contributing to emissions reduction while enhancing operational performance.
In addition, Wood has been appointed to deliver an advisory and due diligence framework for a global energy and chemicals investment company, demonstrating its growing role as a strategic advisor across the energy value chain.
Commenting on the achievements, Gerry Traynor, President of Projects for the Eastern Hemisphere, highlighted that Wood’s continued success in the Middle East reflects strong client trust and the company’s ability to deliver complex, large-scale projects aligned with national development ambitions. He noted that Wood plans to build on this momentum in 2026 by strengthening local capabilities and investing in talent development to support sustainable growth.
Ellis Renforth, President of Operations for Europe, the Middle East, and Africa, emphasised that Wood’s 2025 work has focused on improving asset reliability while reducing emissions. Looking ahead, the company intends to expand its operations and maintenance services, applying proven asset management strategies to boost efficiency, reduce downtime, and support energy security and decarbonisation goals.
Stuart Turl, Vice President of Middle East Consulting, added that decarbonisation and digitalisation remain central to Wood’s regional strategy. In 2025, the company launched dedicated Middle East Energy Transition and Digital & AI Hubs, enabling in-region advisory support across areas such as hydrogen production, carbon capture and storage, and minerals procurement, while leveraging AI-driven solutions to unlock operational efficiencies.
