The Arabian Drilling Company, said to be the largest onshore and offshore drilling company in Saudi Arabia by fleet size, has revealed the temporary suspension of some offshore drilling rigs in the Arabian Gulf, as its onshore fleet remains unaffected by the ongoing conflict in the Middle East.
The Arabian Drilling Company announced the suspension of offshore drilling operations in the Arabian Gulf recently, due to the crisis Current regional situationWhich came with the military campaign launched by the United States and Israel Fired Against Iran.
Fahd Al-BaniThe CEO of the Arabian Drilling Company said: “Safety remains our absolute priority. The temporary suspension reflects a disciplined and precautionary approach taken in close coordination with our customers, with the well-being of our employees and the safety of our assets at the forefront.
“Our land fleet serves as the foundation of our operations. With 39 land platforms operating without interruption, we continually demonstrate the resilience of our business model.”
The Saudi company claims that it has received notifications of the temporary suspension of some of its offshore platforms as a precautionary measure in coordination with its customers and relevant stakeholders.
The company explained that these steps were implemented in accordance with established safety and operating protocols, with priority given to protecting individuals and assets. The company expects minimal financial impact in the first quarter of 2026.
The platform owner expects to recover once conditions return to normal and operations resume. At the same time, the Arabian Drilling Company’s active land fleet of 39 rigs is operating at full capacity without interruption.
“Based on ongoing discussions with customers and our assessment of recent developments, management believes the suspension is temporary. The Company is prepared to resume operations immediately once regional tensions ease.” The Saudi company highlighted.
ADES also reported this recently ‘A handful of its offshore platforms’ In the Gulf Cooperation Council region Temporary suspension Due to regional tensions.
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