In a Saudi Aramco contract, Schedule G the definitive document governing Materials, Tools, and Equipment

Step 2: Subcontractor Flow-Down

Your subcontractors are your liability. Schedule G explicitly states that prime contractors must impose the exact same SHE requirements on all subs. Require your subs to sign a "Schedule G Acknowledgment" form. If a welder from a small sub falls 20 feet, you pay the $50k fine.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q: Does Schedule G apply to Saudi Aramco’s joint ventures (e.g., SABIC, SASREF)? A: Yes, most JVs have adopted Schedule G or a materially identical document. Check the specific JV’s GTCs.

Storage Standards: Ensuring materials are stored according to Aramco's Technical Standards to prevent environmental degradation.

❌ Don’t:

  • Assume your standard terms apply – they don’t.
  • Sign without understanding arbitration & indemnity.
  • Subcontract without written approval.
  • Disregard Saudi VAT (15%) – ensure pricing is clear (exclusive/inclusive).
  • Saudi Aramco Work Permit Receiver: Anyone authorizing a hot work or excavation permit must pass a 2-day Aramco course.
  • H2S (Hydrogen Sulfide) Clearance: In oil fields, H2S is a silent killer. Schedule G mandates that all personnel entering sour service areas carry a current H2S certification card issued by an Aramco-approved vendor.
  • HEAT (Helicopter Emergency Egress Training): If the project requires offshore or remote onshore helicopter transport, every passenger must have valid HEAT certification.

Schedule G often includes several attachments that detail specific requirements:

  • Immediate work stoppage (28 days).
  • Fine of SAR 4.2 million ($1.12 million).
  • Replacement of the subcontractor at the prime contractor’s expense.
  • The prime contractor was disqualified from bidding on any Aramco project for 18 months.

Key Requirements for Schedule G-Type Materials

Whether you call it Schedule G or Schedule D, the requirements for these general industrial materials remain rigorous. If you are supplying these items, here is what you must prepare for:

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