Saudi Aramco awards $372M supercomputer contract to Solutions by STC
New HPC infrastructure to accelerate oil and gas exploration
#SaudiArabia #HPC – stc group company solutions by stc has signed a SAR 1.39 billion ($372m) contract with Saudi Aramco to deliver an Upstream Supercomputers project. Signed last week, the one-year contract covers the design, deployment, software licensing, support and managed services for two high-performance computing systems that will work together to process very large volumes of seismic and subsurface data. The infrastructure is designed to enhance Saudi Aramco’s oil and gas exploration capabilities, accelerating subsurface imaging and reservoir analysis to support faster and more accurate exploration and development decisions.
SO WHAT? – Saudi Aramco reported $2.6 billion in value directly attributable to AI-driven solutions across approximately 500 use cases in 2025 alone, bringing its cumulative Technology Realised Value to $11.3 billion since 2023. That achievement reinforces the case for continued heavy investment in advanced computing infrastructure. With 5 supercomputers listed in November 2025’s Top500, high-performance computing (HPC) is the foundation for Aramco’s AI and digital capabilities. The new contract specifically targets HPC in upstream operations, where exploration accuracy translates most directly into commercial value.
Here are some key points about the supercomputer deal:
solutions by stc has signed a SAR 1.39 billion ($372 million) contract with Saudi Aramco to deliver an Upstream Supercomputers project, covering two high-performance computing systems designed to process very large volumes of seismic and subsurface data quickly and efficiently.
solutions by stc is listed on the Saudi Exchange as Arabian Internet and Communications Services Company SJSC (ticker: 7202.SE). According to the stock exchange announcement, the deal was signed on 17 March 2026,
The contract covers the full end-to-end solution lifecycle, including system deployment, software licensing, technical support and managed services over the cluster’s operational life.
The supercomputing deal follows the signing of a five-year framework agreement a few months ago, establishing solutions by stc as a preferred supplier for the provision, installation, and maintenance large-scale digital computing infrastructure, including HPC and Aramco’s data centres.
The two new HPC systems will work together to enhance subsurface imaging and data analysis, enabling faster and more accurate insights to support Saudi Aramco’s oil and gas exploration and development activities: functions that are central to maintaining the company’s production capabilities.
The financial impact of the contract on solutions by stc’s financial statements is expected to begin from the first quarter of 2027, reflecting the implementation timeline for an HPC project of scale and complexity.
Saudi Aramco reported a Technology Realised Value of $5.3 billion in 2025 from AI, digital and other technology solutions, of which $2.6 billion was directly attributable to AI-driven solutions across approximately 500 identified use cases. The energy giant’s cumulative TRV since 2023 now stands at $11.3 billion.
Saudi Aramco already operates five supercomputers listed in the November 2025 Top500 global ranking, including the 672,520-core Dammam-7 Cray CS-Storm from HPE. Supplied by stc in 2021, the supercomputer ranks 79th globally with a peak performance of 55.42 petaflops, placing it among the most powerful energy-sector computing installations in the world.
ZOOM OUT - Aramco’s recently announced 2025 results highlight how sustained, large-scale investment in AI and digital infrastructure can translate into measurable financial returns in heavy industry. With $11.3 billion in cumulative Technology Realised Value (TRV) since 2023, the company demonstrates that AI-led transformation is no longer experimental but operational at scale. As global energy and industrial firms face margin pressure and efficiency demands, Aramco’s approach—combining advanced computing, talent development and hundreds of real-world use cases—offers a model for turning technology spend into consistent, verifiable economic value.
[Written and edited with the assistance of AI]
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