January 1, 2020 Vol. LXXV, No. 1 a weekly Saudi Aramco publication for employees celebrating a historic and extraordinary Dhahran — After an “extraordinary” change (Tadawul). amco is truly made of,” said Nasser. 2019, Saudi Aramco president and CEO And it came in a year where Saudi Ar- Measuring, protecting, and enhancing Amin Nasser called on employees to main- amco was “tested like never before” with the company’s corporate reputation, he tain the momentum of the past year into attacks on facilities in Abqaiq and Khurais. said, is now a “mission critical” component 2020 with the same resilience and fortitude But, in each case, employees rallied to en- of investor confidence in our “resilience and that has propelled the company to becom- sure that production was restored to allow long-term ability to create sustainable, prof- ing “the most profitable, the most valuable, the company to continue its commitment itable growth.” and the most important” in the world. of being a reliable supplier of energy to the In thanking employees for their “incred- That achievement was validated by the world. ible support” over the past year, Nasser recent completion of the world’s largest “While the world was watching, we said, “It takes a team to succeed and make Initial Public Offering following the bell emerged from each event stronger than history, and that is exactly what Saudi Ar- ringing ceremony at the Saudi Stock Ex- ever, and showed the world what Saudi Ar- amco has done.” asee pages 8 andlook 9 back at January 2, 2019 vol. 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LXXIV, No. 13 a weekly Saudi Aramco publication for employees Hackathon: young talent paving the way for high-quality, in-Kingdom ‘Empowering Young From high-tech innovations in the the Saudi Aramco Board of Directors, talking among the most excellent in the Kingdom 60 years of SPE-KSA, global CEOs hear message of bringing state-of-the-art internet upcoming event will Looking to support creativity and foster innovation Kingdomwide, field to environmental protection and Amin Nasser, Saudi Aramco Saudi Aramco’s Yanbu’ NGL Ras al-Khair rig Professionals and the King Abdulaziz Center for World Culture (Ithra) takes a key efforts to volunteering to help those president and CEO, and the Saudi Fractionation Department NITI: a national dream, a success story Offering an optimum learning environment 2030’s goals of producing a well-qualified shines, provides real retail fuelA new network deal between Saudi Aramco and Total, and the purchase of a pair of current retail fuel salute Excellence role in the Sharqiah (Eastern Province) Season 2019, the biggest saluting with physical challenges, last week’s Aramco Board of Directors and top and much more to come technology, sustainability and more to our communities On March 13, Saudi Aramco will theThe EXPEC Advancedtalk Research and Abqaiq Plants have been Saudi Aramco teams up with STC to bring a number of cutting-edge technologies — companies, will provide motorists with a new level of premium fuel and retail service stations CEOs from around manufacturing facility Connecting Future cultural event to be held in the Eastern Province. Whether its 2019 Saudi Aramco Excellence company management, some of the Center helps young researchers recognized as winners of the and quality facilities, the award-winning workforce of young Saudis. celebrate some of the individuals and Sharqiah I am as passionate about the future the world gather in among them high speed internet — to residents of Dhahran, Ras Tanura, Abqaiq, and work solutions Kingdomwide. CEO in China: looking at famous historical artists such as da Vinci or Van Gogh Awards ceremony highlighted the company’s most motivated and gifted better communicate in an King Abdulaziz Quality Award National Industrial Training Institute in al- one step closer to reality see page 2 organizations that have made significant of the industry today as I was as a Dhahran, receiving ‘Udhailiyah. Saudi Aramco and National Oilwell Varco Incorporated More than 100 ethical hackers from across Leaders’ international workplace through in the Major Production new achievements — creating new The SPE-KSA symposium focused on shaping in a new light, hearing from present-day music and film artists, Excellence company’s dedication to Excellence in employees and teams were recog- a message from Hasa is a key component of Saudi Vision see page 7 see page 4 come together to conduct the first Arabian Rig the Upstream business line tackle the young member of SPE ... I believe technologies, systems, and business collecting tales from other young creators, or learning about the all walks of life and business. In the nized for a wide variety of accom- its Speech Craft program, which Companies sector. The awards Saudi Aramco on Manufacturing (ARM) Board of Managers meeting. The theme of “Fourth Industrial Revolution young talent, highlighting the critical skills that Season solutions that are game changers for the collaboration the key CEO: 2019 ‘will be an recently recognized the first wave showcase the company’s what some have mistaken as the how the Fourth newly formed joint venture will build a world-class rig Technologies,” providing a series of the youth will need, and emphasizing the vast industry that helped shape a country, Sharqiah Season promises presence of HE Khalid A. Al-Falih, plishments over the past year. industry — with the 2019 Saudi Aramco of participants. commitment to excellence. ‘sunset’ of our industry is, in fact, Industrial Revolution and equipment manufacturing facility in Ras al-Khair. solutions to real business challenges. opportunities for development and engagement. to have something for everyone. see page 10 Minister of Energy, Industry and working together to create an Excellence Awards. and sustainability are see page 13 see page 3 the ‘dawn’ of an industry in see page 3 see page 3 see page 5 Mineral Resources and Chairman of see pages 7-12 intertwined. excellence in safety Ali Dogru receives 2019 exciting journey for all of us’ transformation. affordable, sustainable future see page 3 — Amin Nasser see page 2 a strategic enabler new recognition see pages 2 and 3 Saudi Aramco took the driver’s seat Dear colleagues, operations becoming just as significant as and in the future, will be how you — our em- So we are determined to increase empow- Saudi Aramco president and CEO Amin Nasser meets our Upstream. That includes a world-class ployees — respond. We can only build this erment, and unlock the talent of our youth inside in demonstrating its commitment to from MIT inside inside inside inside with Chinese Premier Li Keqiang, during this week’s I want to thank you for your incredibly hard refining business in the largest and fastest new Saudi Aramco through a culture of ex- and women at all levels. Above all, we trust sustained safety excellence during the 13th Saudi Aramco Fellow Ali Dogru, who visit to China. In the exchange they discussed current work last year. While the year ahead looks set growing countries in the world; a world-class cellence, resilience, and passion for our work. you to give your best and have meaningful — American Society of Safety Professionals has been integral in building the world Aramco Chemicals Company and future investment opportunities in China. to be challenging, our newly approved 2019- player in trading and retail; becoming a lot For example, in the current business envi- as well as rewarding — careers. Middle East Chapter’s annual conference leading TeraPOWERS program, has again Saudi Aramco embraces 2021 Business Plan steers us toward great- stronger in base oils; and critically, building ronment, success will only be possible if we Finally, we will never compromise on safety this issue this issue this issue this issue this issue Saudi Aramco looks to embrace held in Bahrain. been honored by MIT. Southern Area takes new strides seeking to ‘create talking challenges Board of Directors recognizes er resilience, more fiscal discipline, and in- one of the world’s largest and high-value all make it a personal priority to focus relent- or the environment, as they are the bedrock spearheading innovation creased flexibility — enabling us to effectively adding chemicals business, with crude oil at lessly on managing and optimizing our costs. of our global reputation, and show we care blockchain see page 9 see page 3 toward reliability with iSCOPE a reliability culture’ driving real world and solutions at Petro achievement, plans year ahead leveraging our brand Corporate Maintenance Services conducts a The Saudi Aramco Board of Directors meets in respond to continued oil market challenges its heart as feedstock, while also including It is all a part of being engaged and ener- about our people and the world we live in. Southern Area Oil Operations launches a centralized inside five-day boot camp to help promote sustainable Environment 2019 Dhahran, tackling a number of key issues and and volatility. cutting-edge nonmetallic materials. In fact, gized to work at Saudi Aramco. This compa- What does this all add up to? data hub in ‘Udhailiyah for real-time monitoring, Saudi Aramco unveils new Fourth protecting the Asir magpie With the launching of Aramco Chemicals Company products from its subsidiaries here in the Kingdom, and reliability within their organizations.