RIYADH, Saudi Arabia, July 17, 2025 – Bechtel has been named project management consultant (PMC) for 2030 World Expo in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The six-month event will align with the Kingdom’s Vision 2030 goals, focusing on infrastructure, economic development and long-term planning under the theme “Foresight for Tomorrow.”
Expo 2030 Riyadh will include participation from more than 195 countries and 29 international organizations. Organizers estimate attendance at about 42 million visitors.
“The Expo 2030 Riyadh will highlight Saudi Arabia’s remarkable transformation since the launch of the Saudi Vision 2030 in 2016, and showcase progress across the Kingdom’s economic, social, and cultural sectors,” said Darren Mort, president of Bechtel‘s Infrastructure business. “Bechtel has been a trusted partner in the Kingdom for over eight decades, and we are proud to support this legacy project that will highlight our customer’s vision for sustainability, innovation, and connectivity.”
Bechtel, in partnership with Expo 2030 Riyadh Company, will oversee the delivery of infrastructure for the six-square-kilometer site, including early works, utilities, roads, and public spaces. After the event, Bechtel will help convert the site into sustainable urban development for the purpose of innovation, culture, and commerce.
Expo 2030 Riyadh is designed as a platform for international innovation and collaboration. The event masterplan includes the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s development measures, applying global sustainability standards in areas such as tree planting, reforestation, water treatment, and renewable energy.
Source: Bechtel
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Bechtel Corp., founded in 1898 and based in Reston, VA, is a privately held global engineering, procurement, construction and project management company. It delivers infrastructure projects across sectors including energy, transportation, mining, metals, nuclear security, environmental cleanup and advanced manufacturing. With operations in more than 160 countries, Bechtel has completed more than 25,000 projects and employs over 50,000 people worldwide. Its services include the development of liquefied natural gas facilities, power plants, metro systems, pipelines and complex infrastructure. The company works with government agencies, industrial clients and private developers to support national and regional development goals. Bechtel has reported approx. $15.9B in revenue in 2024.