WHAT WE DO
An Exploration Service Company, exploring natural resources and delivering seamless geoscience operations, smart sensing and intelligent subsurface measurement, to ensure sustainable wealth of Natural Resources.
Exploring Earth's
Resources
Geo-Technical and Geo-Hazard
Earth Sensing and Smart Measurement
Oil, Gas, Mining, and Geothermal Resources
OUR SERVICES
Oil and Gas
Exploration
At ARGAS we offer comprehensive oil and gas exploration services. We possess the expertise to conduct data acquisition across diverse terrains, encompassing land, transition zones, shallow marine, and ocean bottoms. Our services encompass seismic and non-seismic data acquisition, as well as subsurface imaging, modeling, and research and development (R&D) endeavors, all aimed at aiding clients in maximizing the value of their data. Our unyielding dedication to quality and safety underscores our commitment to excellence.
Our Services Include:
- Land Seismic
- Marine Seismic
White Hydrogen
Exploration
At ARGAS, we are pioneering the exploration of white hydrogen—an emerging, clean energy source that holds the potential to transform our approach to sustainable energy production. Our specialized services are designed to identify, assess, and harness white hydrogen resources, ensuring that our clients stay at the forefront of energy innovation.
Our Services Include:
- Geological Assessment
- Exploration Drilling
- Environmental Studies
- Project Development and Management
Geotechnical Engineering
Services
ARGAS offers specialized geotechnical engineering services designed to support infrastructure development and ensure the stability and safety of our clients’ projects. Our experienced team utilizes advanced techniques and in-depth analysis to provide comprehensive solutions tailored to their specific needs.
Geotechnical Engineering Services are fundamental in providing the necessary data and analysis to support safe and resilient construction practices.
By identifying subsurface conditions, creating ground models, assessing potential hazards, and offering valuable insights, our geotechnical engineering services play a crucial role in the successful realization of engineering projects. This understanding is essential for the design and construction of foundations and other structures, ensuring their stability, safety,
and longevity.
Our Services Include:
- Onshore Geotechnical Investigations /
Site Characterization.
− Laboratory Testing of Soils and Rocks.
− Geotechnical Engineering Analysis and
Foundation Design.
− Groundwater Monitoring Drilling Well
Services.
− Cathodic Protection Well drilling and
installation support services.
− Geo-Consultancy services
− Geophysical surveys (Utility mapping,
Underground Potential Hazard (cavity)
detection etc.)
− Instrumentation and Monitoring
- Foundation Testing (Pile load Tests, Pile
Integrity Tests, CH Sonic logging,
Caliper logging)
Drilling Observation
Well Monitoring
Our team specializes in the drilling and installation of observation wells for environmental and geotechnical monitoring. These wells offer critical data on subsurface conditions and groundwater levels.
Mining Exploration
Services
A cornerstone of ARGAS activities since 1966. Minerals play an instrumental role in the energy mix and will contribute significantly to the wealth of our communities.
Mining exploration involves various activities depending on the exploration stage, and early-stage reconnaissance includes services such as regional geological mapping, sparse grid geochemical sampling, and regional geophysical surveys.
Exploration can be both a high-risk and high-reward endeavor, as it requires substantial investment and expertise but can lead to significant economic benefits if successful.
ARGAS knows the geology of Saudi Arabia and can access any location in without limitations.
Our Services Include:
- Geological and lithological mapping
- Structural Mapping
- Sampling including trenching and
channel sampling
- Soil & Geochemical Sampling
- Data processing and reporting
- Geological Modeling and interpretation
- Project Management
- Camp related services
Ground Geophysical
Services
ARGAS offers comprehensive services ground geophysical surveys to uncover and examine the subsurface of the Earth with minimal disruption.
These surveys are useful for gaining insight into geological structure, as well as minerals and other underground structures such as pipes and cables.
Each geophysical technology must be used in accordance with the exploration goal. Geological structure, mineral, depth, are some characteristics that must be evaluated when choosing geophysical method.
Our Services Include:
- Magnetic & VLF Surveys
- Electromagnetic Survey
- Magnetotelluric Survey
- Gravity Survey
-Induced Potential
- Electrical Tomography
- Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR)
- Drone usage
- Seismic for mining
- Data processing, interpretation, and
reporting
Geohazard
Assessment
We provide comprehensive services designed to identify, evaluate, and mitigate geological hazards that could impact infrastructure, development projects, and safety. Our expert team utilizes advanced technologies and methodologies to deliver reliable assessments tailored to your specific needs.
Our Services Include:
- Floods & Rainwater Harvesting
- Underground Risks
- Sinkholes
- Seismicity Risks
- Tsunami Risk Assessment
Underground Gas
Storage Monitoring
We provide advanced monitoring solutions to ensure the safety and efficiency of underground gas storage facilities. Our services include real-time data collection and analysis to track gas movements and detect potential issues.
Mining Drilling Contract
Blasting Services
At ARGAS we provide expert mining drilling and blasting services designed to enhance operational efficiency and safety in exploration and mining operations. Our skilled team utilizes advanced techniques and state-of-the-art equipment to ensure precise drilling and effective blasting, optimizing resource extraction while minimizing environmental impact.
With a focus on regulatory compliance and safety standards, we promise to deliver reliable, cost-effective services that maximize productivity and ensure the success of your mining endeavors.
Our Services Include:
- Diamond Drilling
- Reverse Circulation
- Oriented core, in hole and surface
- Geological logging, core splitting and
analysis, and qualifying reports to JORC
and NI 43-101 standards
- Coretech services (documentation,
structural measurement, sampling,
handling, etc.)
- Wireline logging services (NGRS,
Spectral, IP, Resistivity, …etc.)
- Surface and trench blasting for roads
work, pipelines, power electric
transmission line and other
infrastructure
- Open Pit blasting for quarries and
mining.
- Seismic blasting for transition zone area
Geothermal Energy
Assessment Drilling
ARGAS is committed to unlocking the potential of geothermal energy as a sustainable and reliable source of power. Our services combine cutting-edge technology with expert knowledge to provide comprehensive solutions for harnessing geothermal resources efficiently and responsibly.
Our Services Include:
− Identification and mapping
− Drilling
− Geothermal probes manufacturing and
installation
− Cementing and grouting
− TRT Testing and modelling
− Surface connections
− Piles activation
Surveying GIS
Solutions
Regardless of the application, or the type of surveys, topographical or otherwise, ARGAS exploration services are significantly based on accuracy and precise locations. Over the years, ARGAS has built major knowledge and experience in positioning and surveying that can help multiple industries, including mining, petroleum, and construction. We integrate cutting-edge technology with expert analysis to support informed decision-making for various projects and clients.
Our Services Include:
− Topographic Survey
− Cadastral Survey
− CAD Drawing and Mapping
− Mobile Mapping feature extraction
Airborne Geophysical
Surveys
Airborne Geophysics is an important branch of Geosciences in which geophysical sensors are installed on an aircraft (helicopter & fixed wing) and flown over both large and small areas to explore the earth’s subsurface, structural geology and natural resources in a fast and cost-effective manner.
The airborne geophysical is fast and efficient and is used for regional mapping, and mineral exploration. ARGAS provides a wide range of technologies which can be deployed in fixed wing or heliborne.
Our Services Include:
- Time Domain Electromagnetics (TDEM)
- Airborne Gravity Gradiometry (AGG)
- Gravity
- Magnetics & Radiometrics
Underground Water
Exploration
We provide comprehensive services designed to identify, assess, and manage groundwater resources. Our expert team employs advanced technologies and methodologies to ensure sustainable water resource management for various applications, including agriculture, industry, and civic needs.
Our Services Include:
− Geophysical Exploration
− Water Well Drilling
− Aquifer Modeling
− Water Quality Analysis
− Hydrological & Hydrogeological
Modeling
− Groundwater Level Monitoring &
Piezometric Pressure
− Groundwater Vulnerability to Surface
Contamination
Multiphysics
Measurements
At ARGAS we offer advanced multiphysics measurements services that integrate various geophysical methods to provide a comprehensive understanding of subsurface conditions. By combining data from multiple sources, we deliver detailed insights that enhance exploration accuracy and reduce risks in resource extraction. Committed to innovation and precision, ARGAS ensures that our multiphysics measurements support informed decision-making for a wide range of applications in the energy and mining sectors.
Our Services Include:
- Fiber Optic measurements
- Distributed Acoustic Sensing (DAS)
- Micro seismic- Near Surface Velocity
OUR HISTORY
The Arabian Geophysical & Surveying Company (ARGAS) was founded in 1966 as a Limited Liability Partnership (LLP) company. ARGAS is currently fully owned by the Industrialization & Energy Services Company (TAQA), which is one of the public investment fund companies (PIF).
For more than 58 years, ARGAS surveyed the region's most important oil and gas fields and deployed state-of-the-art technology in geophysical data acquisition, data processing, and reservoir analysis services.
1966
Year Established
+700
Projects Completed
+3M km²
Data
Acquired
OUR CLIENTS
OUR GUIDING PRINCIPLES
Trust
Gaining the trust of our people, societies, customers, and partners.
Customer Interest
Customer interest comes first, but without a compromise on ARGAS’s sustainability.
Innovation
Respecting the industry’s best practices and standards, but with innovation to improve and enhance.
MEET OUR TEAM
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Khalid Nouh
Alongside his seat as Chairman of the Board of Directors of ARGAS, Khalid Nouh is The Chief Executive Officer of TAQA appointed in November 2019. Joined TAQA in December 2018 as the Executive Vice President for the Production and Completion Business Group. He has amassed over thirty years of Oilfield services experience.
Prior to joining TAQA, Mr. Nouh held several leadership positions with international companies headquartered in Dubai, UAE, where he was the Chief Technology Officer of the international subsidiary of Emirates National Oil Company (ENOC). He also served as Executive Officer and President of Baker Hughes Inc for the Middle East and Asia Pacific region from 2008 until 2017.
Khalid Nouh
Chairman of the Board of Directors
Abdulrahman Al-Belushi
Member of the Board of Directors
Moath Al Rawi
Member of the Board of Directors & Chief Executive Officer (CEO)
Yahya Al Shangiti
Member of the Board of Directors
Khaled Abdullah Al-Buraik
Member of the Board of Directors
Farid Habib
Member of the Board of Directors
Amir Nessim
Member of the Board of Directors
Duncan Bradford
Member of the Board of Directors
Adel S. Al Ghadhban
Member of the Board of Directors
MANAGEMENT TEAM
Moath Al Rawi
Chief Executive Officer & Member of the Board of Directors
Kamel Jammeli
Vice President of
Business Development
Hisham Al Tuwaijri
Chief Financial
Officer
Moheb Aziz
Vice President of
Operations
Mohammed Al Qahtani
Chief of
Staff
Mahmoud Al Tarouti
Director of Governance, Risk & Compliance
OUR TRACE
CODE OF CONDUCT
We acknowledge the challenges our business face and how difficult it might get to make the right decision. Identifying the right course of action might not be obvious or it can be conflicted with our competitive nature. At those times, we are motivated to consult and take a moment to reflect on our inspirations. Our Code of Business Conduct is our guiding light during those difficult times. It helps all of us to make the right choices to serve our purpose and demonstrate our ethical nature.
Our Company's purpose is to provide value to our stakeholders: our societies where we operate, investors, customers, and our colleagues who we work with. Our quest is to differentiate ourselves to maximize our shareholders' value. This is what we aspire to do in a broad and enduring sense. This purpose is evident since the inception of ARGAS back in 1966 and empowered by our founders, shareholders, and the previous management over the years and since then.
The values we share are embodied in everything we do: we will continue to exhibit ethical and honest behavior, fair offering, equal conduct in safe and healthy work environment. We believe in our teamwork, sound decision making, and effective strategies naturally flowing from each individual's "give and take" throughout every engagement with our colleagues, customers, suppliers and partners. This what makes ARGAS the everlasting provider in this industry.
THIS IS OUR TRACE; A UNIQUE THIN LINE OF QUALITY REFLECTION OF EACH ONE OF US, BUT COLLECTIVELY, WE IMAGE SOMETHING SPECIAL.
THIS IS OUR RECORD...
THIS IS OUR LEGACY...
Moath Al Rawi
Chief Executive Officer
CONTACT US
KSA, Dhahran
Head Office
Abdullah Fouad Building, 2nd floor, King Fahd Road, Al Qashlah, Dhahran 34232, Saudi Arabia
| Tel +966 13 881 2612 | Fax +966 13 881 2618
Branch Offices
Riyadh, KSA | Cairo, Egypt | Abu Dhabi, UAE | Dubai, UAE
Muscat, Oman | Amman, Jordan | Tripoli, Libya
DOING BUSSINESS WITH US
As a technically advanced business working across multiple markets, ARGAS procures and manages a range of materials and services. With our global presence and reputation, we pursue business relationships based on cooperation, trust, reliability and effective communication.
To maintain optimal production levels and support our demanding operations, we strive in procurement to deliver a world-class supply chain. Whether ARGAS procures materials or services through manufacturers, suppliers or contractors, we consistently demand the following:
High quality & safety standards
Exceptional levels of service
Competitive Pricing
Solid delivery performance
Effective project support
Efficient supply chain management
Ethical practices
Have a current or upcoming project you would like our help with? Tell us how we can assist, and our team will get in touch with you soon
A PARTNER OF CHOICE
ARGAS is partner of choice because we offer long term business relationship and sustainability, growth, reliability, effective communication and timely contractual commitments. We follow high standards in our procurement process that ensures overall supply chain performance, transparency and full compliance. We encourage early involvement in any process to proactively develop the best way of achieving our goals.
We look forward to working with you and part of the journey towards mutual interest and business.