Reopening the Al Khobar office reaffirms Bechtel’s commitment to support the Kingdom’s Vision 2030 with a commitment to developing local talent to sustain long-term economic development for the Kingdom.
“We are here to support our Saudi Arabian customers and partners to deliver sustainable energy & chemical products to the world. We are proud of our 76-year history here in Saudi Arabia and today, that energy and dedication to meeting the needs of our Saudi customers and the Kingdom’s objectives is just as strong”, said Joe Thompson, Senior Vice President and General Manager for Bechtel’s Downstream and Chemicals business.
Bechtel’s people have engineered, managed and delivered some of Saudi Arabia’s signature projects, from Ras Tanura, the first oil refinery in 1943, to today’s major projects such as the Riyadh Metro project, the National Project Management, Operation and Maintenance Organization and the Jubail Industrial City.




