Riyadh - Sharikat Mubasher: The Saudi integrated energy and chemicals company Aramco and solutions by stc, a leading enabler in digital transformation in Saudi Arabia, are collaborating to deploy a next-generation high-performance supercomputer by early 2027.
This initiative aims to boost Aramco’s Upstream computing capabilities in hydrocarbon discovery and recovery and will be the largest deployment of computing infrastructure in Aramco’s history, the company stated in a press release today.
Designed to handle immense data volumes with high speed and precision, the new supercomputer will enable advanced seismic data processing and large-scale reservoir modeling and simulation. This system will have seven times more compute capacity than is currently available for Aramco’s Upstream operations.
Abdul Hameed Al-Dughaither, Aramco Executive Vice President of EXPEC and Drilling, said: “With this next-generation supercomputer, being deployed through our strategic collaboration with solutions by stc, we aim to set a new standard in computational excellence. This milestone underscores our focus on harnessing advanced technologies to drive performance by unlocking new reserves, optimizing recovery rates, and identifying new ways to capture value.”
On the other hand, Omer Alnomany, solutions by stc Chief Executive Officer, affirmed that the collaboration represents a strategic step toward empowering the energy sector by leveraging the latest high-performance computing capabilities. “Through this partnership, solutions by stc continues to strengthen its role in developing advanced digital infrastructure that enhances operational reliability, supports digital transformation goals, and increases the operational value of the Kingdom's energy sector.”
In March, Aramco and solutions by stc signed a SAR 1.4 billion contract to develop this powerful supercomputer that is expected to be a cornerstone of Aramco’s digital leadership in the global energy sector. solutions by stc will deploy this infrastructure and provide software support and managed services.