Business operations
Services and solutions
Worley provides a comprehensive suite of engineering, procurement, and project management services that span the entire asset lifecycle, from initial concept and front-end engineering design (FEED) through to engineering, procurement, construction management (EPCM), commissioning, operations and maintenance (O&M), and decommissioning.[45] These services enable clients to develop, operate, and retire complex assets in energy, chemicals, and resources sectors, with an emphasis on integrated data-centric approaches to solve multifaceted challenges.[45]
Among its specialized solutions, Worley incorporates digital technologies to enhance asset performance, including predictive maintenance through advanced simulations that minimize downtime and extend asset life while adhering to safety and sustainability standards.[46] Asset optimization leverages robotics, digital twins, and AI to improve production efficiency and reduce operational risks, while real-time data analytics supports faster, data-driven decision-making across workflows.[46]
Project delivery models at Worley emphasize integrated teams that combine client and Worley personnel, utilizing cloud-based tools and global expertise to ensure seamless execution with a strong focus on safety, quality, and sustainability—such as reducing emissions, optimizing energy use, and minimizing waste.[47] For instance, these models have facilitated rapid project timelines, including the delivery of Africa's largest wind farm with 365 turbines completed in 362 days.[47]
Key offerings include Worley Consulting, which delivers strategic advisory services across the asset lifecycle, incorporating the integrated capabilities of the former Advisian for areas like decarbonization and climate risk management.[48][49] Subsea engineering is provided through Intecsea, specializing in umbilicals, risers, flowlines (SURF), and offshore systems from startup to decommissioning, including innovations like Pseudo Dry Gas Technology for extended subsea operations.[50]
These services are applied in various project types, such as brownfield upgrades to enhance existing infrastructure, greenfield developments for new facilities, and decommissioning efforts to safely retire assets in energy sectors.[45]
Markets and sectors
Worley primarily operates in the energy, chemicals, and resources sectors, providing engineering and professional services to support complex projects in these industries. The company's expertise spans conventional and emerging areas, with a significant emphasis on facilitating the global energy transition. In fiscal year 2025, these sectors accounted for approximately 49% of revenue from energy, 25% from chemicals, and 26% from resources, underscoring their balanced portfolio. In FY2025, sustainability-related work accounted for 60% of aggregated revenue.[4]
In the energy sector, Worley delivers solutions for hydrocarbons, including upstream exploration, midstream transportation, and downstream processing, as well as power generation and transmission. This encompasses conventional oil and gas operations alongside renewables such as solar, wind, and nuclear technologies like small modular reactors. The company also supports integrated power networks to enhance reliability and efficiency in energy supply.[51][4]
The chemicals sector focuses on fuels, polymers, and petrochemicals, where Worley applies its capabilities in process design, optimization, and facility development. As a leader in downstream refining and petrochemical engineering, the company helps clients produce essential materials like ethylene and propylene derivatives while addressing production scalability and safety.[51][4]
Within resources, Worley specializes in mining, minerals, and metals extraction and processing, including critical materials such as copper and battery minerals. The firm holds a strong market position in mining engineering, offering services from feasibility studies to operational enhancements that improve yield and reduce environmental impact during resource development.[51][4]
Worley's energy transition efforts integrate across sectors, providing expertise in hydrogen production and infrastructure, carbon capture utilization and storage (with involvement in over 40 projects expected to capture or transport over 110 million tonnes of CO2 per annum), renewables integration, and low-carbon fuels like biofuels and synthetic gases.[52] These services enable clients to decarbonize operations and meet regulatory demands for reduced emissions. In infrastructure and environment, the company supports water treatment and distribution systems, transport networks, and environmental compliance projects to ensure sustainable development in industrial settings.[4]
The client base includes major oil and gas firms such as Aramco and BP, leading mining companies, chemical producers, and government entities, with the top 20 clients representing 58% of revenue and 80% having net-zero commitments. Worley positions itself as a strategic partner in these markets, leveraging its global scale and technical depth to lead in downstream refining, petrochemicals, and mining engineering, while delivering tailored services that align with broader project execution needs.[4]
International presence
Worley maintains a global footprint with operations in 44 countries across six continents, providing engineering, procurement, construction management, and consulting services tailored to local markets while drawing on worldwide expertise.[53] The company's presence spans the Asia-Pacific, Americas, Europe, Middle East, Africa, and Australia, supporting projects in energy, chemicals, and resources sectors through a network of offices that facilitates 24/7 operational continuity.[54] Key hubs include its global headquarters in Sydney, Australia, along with major facilities in Houston, Texas (a center for energy and modularization), London, United Kingdom (focusing on European and international projects), and Calgary, Alberta (emphasizing resources and low-carbon energy).[55][56][57][58]
Regionally, Worley's operations leverage specific strengths to address industry demands. In Australia, as the company's founding location, it concentrates on resources and mining with approximately 4,000 employees supporting full project lifecycles.[55] North America, encompassing the United States and Canada, highlights energy transition initiatives, including hydrogen and carbon capture, with 22 offices in the US and multiple sites in Canada such as Edmonton and Burnaby.[56][57] In the Middle East, operations center on oil and gas through project management and EPCM services, exemplified by facilities in Al Khobar, Saudi Arabia.[59] Africa features a mining focus, particularly in South Africa, where Johannesburg-based teams deliver engineering and procurement for resource projects.[60][61]
The extensive office network, spanning dozens of locations worldwide, enables seamless collaboration and rapid response to client needs across geographies.[54] Worley's workforce of over 45,000 professionals is distributed internationally, fostering diverse teams that integrate local knowledge of regulations, cultures, and logistics with global standards to ensure compliant and effective project execution.[53][26] This structure originated from an Australia-centric base over 50 years ago and has evolved into a truly global organization through strategic expansion, enhancing its ability to serve multinational clients.[6]