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ARO DRILLING

ARO Drilling, a world-class offshore drilling contractor that owns, operates, and manages a fleet of high-specification & premium jack-up rigs in KSA.
ARO Drilling (Saudi Aramco Rowan Offshore Drilling Company) is a joint venture between Saudi Aramco, the world’s largest oil and gas company, and Valaris, an industry-leading, global drilling contractor. The 50/50 joint venture marks a major milestone towards the development of a competitive Saudi energy sector, as encapsulated in Saudi Aramco’s In-Kingdom Total Value Add (iktva) program and Saudi Vision 2030.
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Overview

We are committed to purchasing up to 20 newbuild jack-up rigs over 10 years, taking delivery of the first rig as early as 2023.
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SAR-201
BMC 200 IC Class Jack Up

Year Built: 1982 | Water Depth: 200 ft
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SAR-202
KFELS Super B Class

Year Built: 2012 | Water Depth: 300 ft
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KINGDOM 2
Customized Super 116E for the Arabian Gulf

Year Built: 2024 | Water Depth: 330 ft
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EXL IV
LeTourneau Super 116-E Class

Year Built: 2011 | Water Depth: 320 ft
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ARO 108
Keppel KFELS Enhanced Mod V, Class B

Year Built: 2007 | Water Depth: 300 ft
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ARO 76
MODU – MLT Super 116 C

Year Built: 1999 | Water Depth: 300 ft
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ARO 141
Cameron S116 E

Year Built: 2016 | Water Depth: 300 ft
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ARO 140
Cameron S 116E Class

Year Built: 2016 | Water Depth: 300 ft
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Gilbert Rowe
LeTourneau 116-C Class

Year Built: 1981 | Water Depth: 300 ft
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Bob Palmer
LeTourneau Super Gorilla XL Class

Year Built: 2003 | Water Depth: 500 ft
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Scooter Yeargain
LeTourneau Tarzan Class

Year Built: 2004 | Water Depth: 300 ft
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Bob Keller
LeTourneau Tarzan Class

Year Built: 2005 | Water Depth: 300 ft
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Hank Boswell
LeTourneau Tarzan Class

Year Built: 2006 | Water Depth: 300 ft
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JP Bussell
LeTourneau Tarzan Class

Year Built: 2008 | Water Depth: 300 ft
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Rowan Mississippi
LeTourneau 240-C Class

Year Built: 2008 | Water Depth: 375 ft
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Latest News

ARO Drilling, signs five Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) during the IKTVA Forum & Exhibition 2025.

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13 Feb, 2025
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ARO Drilling and International Maritime Industries (IMI) Partner for the Construction of the first jack up drilling rig

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13 Feb, 2025
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AlQadsiah Signs Official Partnership Agreement with ARO Drilling

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26 Jan, 2025
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ARO Drilling Fuels Strategic Growth in KSA with a Comprehensive Suite of SAP Industry-Specific and Business AI Solutions

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23 Dec, 2024
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ARO & IMI announce The Second Jack Up Offshore Rig

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27 May, 2024
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ARO Drilling Receives Suspension for One of its contracted Jack up Rigs with saudi Aramco

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04 Apr, 2024
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"LEADERSHIP IS THE CAPACITY TO TRANSLATE VISION INTO REALITY"

ARO Drilling is a joint venture of Saudi Aramco & Valaris, Each partner has equal board representation to ensure a platform for long-term success and partnership.
Our Leadership
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Achieving Excellence

ARO Drilling is a best-in-class drilling contractor that has joined two great industry leaders with more than 170 years of combined experience. The new unified workforce is working together to start a brand new chapter.
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