Wood, a global engineering and consulting firm, has secured $920 million in contracts across the Middle East in 2024. These projects focus on renewable energy, decarbonization, and energy transition in Iraq, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and the UAE.
Among its recent work in renewable energy, Wood is collaborating with TotalEnergies in Iraq on a major integrated project. This includes front-end engineering design (FEED), detailed design, procurement support, and construction. The project also incorporates a flare gas reduction program, which has cut over 10 million tonnes of CO2 emissions annually.
In Saudi Arabia, Wood is providing pre-FEED services for Saudi Aramco’s Southern and Northern Areas projects. These initiatives aim to enhance efficiency and reduce emissions as part of the country’s broader energy transition goals.
Overall, the region has also seen progress on other renewable energy projects. In Oman, the Amin Solar PV Plant, developed by a consortium including BP, has an installed capacity of 105 megawatts (MW). This solar plant supports renewable energy generation and serves industrial operations. In the UAE, the Noor Abu Dhabi Solar Plant, with a capacity of 1,177 MW, is now operational and one of the largest single-site solar projects in the world.
In addition to renewable energy development, Wood is advancing hydrogen and carbon capture projects across the region. This includes providing carbon advisory services and digital solutions to clients such as Saudi Aramco, ADNOC, Shell, and TotalEnergies. To support its growth, Wood expanded its workforce in the Middle East in 2024, with a 25% headcount increase in the UAE with its third office in Sharjah.
