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Zawya
13-05-2025
- Business
- Zawya
Arabian Drilling expects Q2 2025 revenue to fall amid lower oil price
Saudi-listed Arabian Drilling Company expects the second quarter of 2025 revenue to reflect a potential 5-10 percent decline from first quarter 2025. This guidance reflects a cautious approach in response to the anticipated global reduction in demand for oil and gas, which has significantly impacted oil prices year-to-date, the company said in its first quarter 2025 financial statement issued on Tuesday on the Saudi stock exchange. The company also expects an indirect impact on its operations amid predictions indicating a continued decline in oil prices throughout the year. 'We advise vigilance and caution in forecasting future financial performance given the current volatile global economic conditions,' the statement said. Revenue rose 7.2 percent year-on-year (YoY) to 911 million Saudi riyals ($242.88 million), supported by the effective operation of all newly deployed unconventional land rigs and high rig move activity. Net income increased by 7.2 per cent YoY to SAR 75 million in the first quarter. (Writing by SA Kader; Editing by Anoop Menon) (
Argaam
05-05-2025
- Business
- Argaam
Arabian Drilling secures SAR 1.1B contract extensions for 2 rigs with Aramco
Arabian Drilling Co. (ADC) extended today, May 5, long-term contracts for two onshore drilling rigs with Saudi Aramco. In a statement to Tadawul today, the company said the contract is valued at SAR 1.06 billion, with a duration of 10 years for each drilling rig. The financial impact of this extension will appear in Q2 2025, Arabian Drilling expects. Under the contract, Arabian Drilling will continue to supply Aramco with two land drilling rigs, along with a full crew to carry out drilling operations in Saudi Arabia. No related parties are involved, the company noted.
Zawya
08-04-2025
- Business
- Zawya
Saudi-listed Arabian Drilling invests $69mln to boost operations
Saudi-listed Arabian Drilling has acquired a new self-elevating offshore service platform for SAR 260 million ($69.3 million) to boost its operations. The acquisition, which is in response to the growing demand for servicing oil and gas offshore wells, has expanded the rig owner's fleet to 62, including 49 land rigs, 11 offshore jack-up rigs and 2 offshore self-elevating service vessels. The new unit is expected to support the company's drilling activities and will start operations by the middle of the year. In October 2024, the company outlined its strategy to expand capacity in offshore service activities. By the end of the first quarter of 2025, Arabian Drilling deployed 13 new land rigs in the kingdom, expanding its land fleet size to 49 rigs. (Writing by Cleofe Maceda; editing by Seban Scaria)
Zawya
13-03-2025
- Business
- Zawya
Arabian Drilling generates $85.6mln net profits in 2024
Riyadh – Arabian Drilling recorded a net profit of SAR 321.36 million in 2024, which marked a 46.85% annual decrease from SAR 604.61 million. The earnings per share (EPS) shrank to SAR 3.61 in 2024 compared to SAR 6.79 in 2023, according to the financial results. Meanwhile, the adjusted EPS stood at SAR 4.79 in 2024, which signalled a 29.5% decline from SAR 6.79 in 2023. The company's revenue increased by 4.09% year-on-year (YoY) to SAR 3.61 billion in 2024 from SAR 3.47 billion. Financial Results for Q4-24 During the fourth quarter (Q4) of 2024, Arabian Drilling registered a net income worth SAR 70 million which was 17.60% lower than SAR 85 million in Q3-24. The adjusted EPS amounted to SAR 0.79 in Q4-24, a quarter-on-quarter (QoQ) drop of 16.80% compared with SAR 0.95 in Q3-24. The revenue also fell by 1.50% to SAR 850 million in Q4-24 from SAR 863 million in Q3-24. Chief Financial Officer of Arabian Drilling, Hubert Lafeuille, said: "Our EBITDA remains strong, reflecting solid profitability and operational efficiency. We have made notable improvements in our financial position, demonstrated by improved net working capital and a robust debt profile.' Lafeuille added: 'Furthermore, our ability to maintain a healthy backlog of SAR 10.30 billion was supported by our ability to secure strategic contract extensions. This highlights our adaptability and strategic foresight in a Saudi Arabia's dynamic market.' The official concluded: 'Our strong balance sheet enables us to pursue geographical expansion, enhancing our ability to swiftly reposition ourselves to capture targeted growth opportunities that require our expertise." Outlook Arabian Drilling stated that for the next quarter, Q1-25, the company expects its financial performance to continue to reflect the resilience and operational efficiency demonstrated in 2024. It added that for Q1-25 revenue, Arabian Drilling expects to maintain the same level compared to Q4-24 with a 5% upside. Cash Dividends for H2-24 The board members of Arabian Drilling approved a dividend of SAR 1.35 per share for the second half (H2) of 2024. The company will pay SAR 120.15 million, equivalent to 13.50% of the capital, as dividends for 89 million eligible shares. The eligibility and distribution dates are set as 13 March and 8 April 2025, respectively. Therefore, the H2-24 payout brings the total dividends for 2024 to SAR 240.30 million. In the first nine months (9M) of 2024, Arabian Drilling posted net profits worth SAR 251.24 million and revenue of SAR 2.76 billion. Source: Mubasher
Zawya
12-03-2025
- Business
- Zawya
Arabian Drilling announces resilient FY 2024 financial performance
FY 2024 revenue increased by 4.1%, reaching SAR 3,619 million in line with guidance Strong EBITDA margin of 41.7% maintained Successful deployment of 13 new unconventional land rigs Increased total rig count to 59, reinforcing market leadership AlKhobar, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia – Arabian Drilling, or the 'Company', (Tadawul symbol: 2381), Saudi Arabia's largest onshore and offshore drilling contractor by fleet size, announced today its financial results for the fourth quarter of 2024 ('Q4 2024') and the full year ended 31 December 2024 ('FY 2024'), highlighting growth in annual revenue and a robust EBITDA margin. FY 2024 Revenue recorded SAR 3,619 million, marking a 4.1% year-on-year increase and EBITDA reached SAR 1,508 million with a strong EBITDA margin of 41.7%. Cashflow from operating activities balance recoding SAR 1,750, 28.6% higher than FY 2023. Arabian Drilling ended the year 2024, with a healthy backlog of SAR 10.3 billion with an addition of SAR 795 million in Q4 2024. Backlog growth was driven by contract extensions for two land rigs and one offshore barge, adding 17 active rig years. Arabian Drilling successfully deployed 13 new unconventional land rigs in Saudi Arabia, bringing its land fleet size to 47 rigs and the total fleet to 59 rigs by the end of 2024 reflecting an increase of 20.4% year on year and 31.1% since its listing in Tadawul in November 2022. This focused strategic expansion reinforces the Company's position as the leading drilling company in Saudi Arabia by fleet size, and positions Arabian Drilling's as a national leader in the Kingdom. The newly deployed unconventional land rigs were swiftly constructed and mobilized to support Saudi Arabia's dynamic energy needs as it advances to increase the share of natural gas in the energy mix. A key enabler of this shift is the Jafurah gas field, the largest unconventional gas development in the region. In a post-period event on 17 February 2025, the Company announced signing a Memorandum of Understanding with Shelf Drilling, a leading international shallow water offshore contractor with rig operations across the Middle East, Southeast Asia, India, West Africa, the Mediterranean and the North Sea. This strategic alliance aims to enhance Arabian Drilling's ability to expand its offshore drilling operations globally, facilitating the international deployment, through of premium jack-up rigs utilizing Shelf Drilling's extensive global footprint. The Alliance allows the Company to leverage Shelf Drilling's diverse network of international customers, expanding the reach and capabilities of both companies. Ghassan Mirdad, Chief Executive Officer of Arabian Drilling, commented on FY 2024 results: "We have demonstrated strong and resilient performance in FY 2024, successfully delivering on revenue guidance with a 4.1% increase to reach SAR 3,619 million and an EBITDA of SAR 1,508 which marks a 41.7% margin. Our competitiveness is underscored by the successful penetration of the unconventional gas market with 13 new rigs, which have significantly expanded our ability to drive sustainable future growth of the company. Now that we are witnessing an influx of drilling tenders internationally, the alliance with Shelf Drilling comes at an opportune time as we are currently marketing 3 available rigs with the alliance. This partnership will provide us with a license to operate globally to expand our presence in international regions with high demand for offshore rigs. Hubert Lafeuille, Chief Financial Officer of Arabian Drilling, commented: "We are delighted to report that we have achieved revenue growth for the fiscal year despite the challenges faced in 2024. Our EBITDA remains strong, reflecting solid profitability and operational efficiency. We have made notable improvements in our financial position, demonstrated by improved net working capital and a robust debt profile. Furthermore, our ability to maintain a healthy backlog of SAR 10.3 billion was supported by our ability to secure strategic contract extensions. This highlights our adaptability and strategic foresight in a Saudi Arabia's dynamic market. Our strong balance sheet enables us to pursue geographical expansion, enhancing our ability to swiftly reposition ourselves to capture targeted growth opportunities that require our expertise. " While Arabian Drilling generated a strong EBITDA in 2024, higher net financing expenses and increased depreciation costs that comes expanding in the unconventional market in the Kingdom, impacted the year's adjusted net income, which, after accounting for a one-time non-cash impairment charge of SAR 105 million recognized in Q2, declined by 29.5% year-on-year to SAR 426 million. This decline includes the impact of interest charges on loans, as well as the impact of capitalized interest in 2023. The increase in depreciation and amortization expenses is primarily attributed to the expanded asset base. This includes the addition of three offshore rigs in the latter half of 2023 and thirteen unconventional land rigs in 2024. Rig Contract Renewal Arabian Drilling has a total of 24 rigs, which include 21 land rigs and 3 offshore rigs, with contracts set to expire in 2025. Out of the 21 land rigs, 11 are contracted with SLB for the gas Lumpsum Turnkey (LSTK) project and include a one-year extension option. Considering the significance of gas drilling in supporting Saudi Arabia's transition towards increased usage of gas for electricity generation, it is anticipated that the extension option for all 11 rigs will be exercised. Seven land rigs, primarily gas, are directly contracted with Aramco and are currently under negotiation for renewal. The remaining rigs are bearing extension options, or under negotiation for renewal. For offshore operations, three rigs nearing contract completion, one of which is currently suspended, while one rig is contracted with KJO and is undergoing contract renewal negotiations. The final rig, which is leased, is currently contracted with Aramco and has a one-year extension option as well as a corresponding lease extension option. This arrangement grants flexibility to extend or terminate the lease based on the contract renewal status. Strategic Priorities for 2025 For FY 2025, Arabian Drilling outlines its strategic priorities to drive growth and deliver on its core mission and values. Increase fleet utilization – both in the land and offshore segments, locally and internationally. Supporting KSA's Energy Transition – Arabian Drilling will continue to support Saudi Arabia's energy transition plans by providing advanced gas drilling solutions, mainly in the unconventional gas drilling sector. Global Expansion – With the alliance with Shelf Drilling in place, the Company aims to expand its operations to lucrative international regions with high demand for drilling services at minimal cost. Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE) – the Company continues to significantly enhance Health, Safety, and Environment activities, ensuring the highest standards are upheld while prioritizing employee welfare through comprehensive safety programs and ongoing training. Short-term Guidance In light of the prevailing uncertainty in the oil and gas sector, coupled with current geopolitical and economic factors that may impact operations, management has opted to provide quarterly guidance, rather than on an annual basis. This approach allows the Company to provide more realistic guidance to the market, supporting fair market valuation. For the next quarter, the Company expects its financial performance to continue to reflect the resilience and operational efficiency demonstrated in 2024. For Q1 2025 revenue, we expect to maintain the same level compared to Q4 2024 with a 5% upside. Our guidance reflects a cautious outlook in an unpredictable, but evolving market environment. Dividends The Company's Board has approved a dividend of SAR 1.35 per share for H2'24, to be paid in April 2025, bringing the total dividend for FY'24 to SAR 240.3 million. The Company will continue to assess dividends payments on a semi-annual basis, aiming to maintain a balance between supporting investments for sustainable long-term growth and returning value to shareholders.
