North Ghawar becomes fifth Aramco facility to receive World Economic Forum Global Lighthouse Network

Aramco’s North Ghawar Oil Producing Complex has become the company’s fifth facility to be added to the World Economic Forum Global Lighthouse Network, having been recognized for its comprehensive adoption of advanced Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR) technologies that support its operational and environmental performance.

Only industrial sites that successfully deploy 4IR technologies at scale are admitted to the prestigious network. This recognition of the North Ghawar Oil Producing Complex follows four other Aramco facilities being included in the Global Lighthouse Network, including:

• ‘Uthmaniyah Gas Plant,
• Khurais oil complex
• Abqaiq Plants
• Yanbu’ Refinery.

The Global Lighthouse Network now includes 189 facilities worldwide. 

Aramco, one of the world’s leading integrated energy and chemicals companies, is currently the only global energy company to be represented by more than three facilities.

This Global Lighthouse Network recognition by the World Economic Forum demonstrates our dedication to innovation and operational excellence. It validates our journey towards a truly digital and lower carbon emissions future, where technology empowers us to optimize our processes, reduce our environmental impact, and deliver exceptional value to our customers and shareholders.
— Nasir K. Al-Naimi, Aramco Upstream president

Ahmad O. Al Khowaiter, Aramco’s executive vice president of Technology and Innovation, pointed to Aramco’s strategic investment to digitally transform its facilities.

“These efforts have delivered remarkable improvements in efficiency, environmental impact reduction, productivity, and safety across our operations,” Al Khowaiter said. “Receiving the prestigious Global Lighthouse Network award is a testament to the extent of Aramco’s journey toward global leadership in digitalization and our dedication to innovation.”