SAP has announced a major expansion of its digital transformation partnership with North Oil Company (NOC), a crude oil and natural gas company based in Qatar.
Under the agreement, the German software company will deliver an integrated, AI-powered solution that drives efficiency, fosters innovation across its vast operational landscape and will prepare it for the future.
According to the statement, it brings deep, long-standing expertise in the energy industry, positioning it as a strategic partner for digital transformation in complex operational environments. Its robust and scalable solutions will be implemented across the majority of NOC’s operations, enabling consistent standardization and end-to-end process automation.
By leveraging the the software company’s clean core architecture, the rollout aims to minimize unnecessary customization and IT complexity, laying a strong foundation for future innovation, operational efficiency, and sustainable growth.
The comprehensive range of solutions to overhaul NOC’s business operations includes RISE with SAP, Ariba, Signavio, Fleet Logistic Management, and other advanced SAP solutions. RISE with SAP enables a seamless, secure, and accelerated transition, ensuring business continuity while modernizing processes.
Data from the new deployment will be hosted in Qatar, offering data sovereignty and security, as per the statement.
Furthermore, the software company helps companies to embrace a more agile, intelligent, and standardized approach to business, ensuring operations remain resilient and competitive, which is particularly important in the rapidly evolving energy landscape.
Alaa Jaber, Managing Director for SAP Qatar and Fast Growth Markets, commented that, “This agreement with North Oil Company represents one of the most comprehensive digital transformations in Qatar’s energy sector. By adopting RISE with SAP and a suite of intelligent solutions, NOC is setting a new standard for efficiency, automation, and operational excellence. This strategic move underscores SAP’s commitment to enabling innovation and growth for our customers.”
