By: Oil & gas Middle east

The Middle East energy sector is undergoing a seismic shift as major players rewrite the rules and reshape the region’s future.

Building on the excitement from our 2024 EPC rankings, we’ve compiled a newer list spotlighting the powerhouse contractors driving critical infrastructure and innovation across the region — all drawn from a year of detailed reporting by Oil & Gas Middle East:

**This list is not intended to be definitive, but rather a reflection of the companies that have featured most prominently in Oil & Gas Middle East’s reporting over the past year.

In Iraq, Schlumberger is making headlines with a landmark deal to unlock the vast potential of the Akkas gas field, the second-largest in the Middle East. This move is set to turbocharge regional energy production and strengthen Iraq’s position as a key energy supplier:

Over in Africa, Tullow Oil is recalibrating its strategy by selling its entire Kenyan portfolio to Auron Energy, a Gulf Energy affiliate, for $120 million. This deal marks a significant shift in East Africa’s energy landscape, opening doors to new investments and development opportunities:

Meanwhile, Saudi Arabia’s evolving global energy identity is rewriting the narrative on collaboration and growth. The Kingdom’s reform-driven approach is attracting fresh investments and setting the stage for a new era of long-term sector expansion:

Together, these stories reveal how the biggest names in Middle East energy are not just adapting — they’re transforming the game entirely.