Who We Are
Built on
Proven Ground
Advanced Build Alliance is a global energy infrastructure company founded in Chicago, Illinois in 2016, delivering complex, high-value projects for sovereign governments, national oil companies, and international energy majors.
Our Story
From a Single Contract to a Global Force
Founded in 2016 in Chicago, Illinois by a team of veteran petroleum engineers and project managers, Advanced Build Alliance began with a single upstream drilling contract in the Arabian Gulf. That project — delivered on time, under budget, and without a single safety incident — set the standard for everything that followed.
Over the following decade, we expanded methodically across the energy value chain: upstream exploration and production, midstream pipelines and terminals, downstream refining and petrochemicals, and full EPC programme management. Today we operate across 34 countries with a workforce of over 8,500 professionals.
Our growth has never been driven by acquisition or financial engineering. It has been earned project by project, relationship by relationship — built on the trust of clients who return to us because we deliver what we promise.
Founded in Chicago, Illinois with first upstream drilling contract
Expanded into midstream pipeline construction across MENA
Entered downstream refinery sector; first major project awarded
Launched full EPC division; expanded to Sub-Saharan Africa
Reached 200 completed projects milestone; entered Central Asia
Surpassed 8,500 workforce; active on 4 continents simultaneously
What Drives Us
Our Core Values
Integrity Without Exception
We do not compromise on ethics, transparency, or accountability — with clients, partners, or regulators. Our word is our contract.
Engineering Excellence
Every project is an opportunity to raise the bar. We invest in technical capability, innovation, and continuous improvement across every discipline.
Safety as a Non-Negotiable
Zero harm is not a target — it is a condition. Our HSE management systems are certified to the highest international standards and applied without exception.
Long-Term Partnerships
We build relationships, not just infrastructure. Over 70% of our revenue comes from repeat clients who trust us with their most critical projects.
Local Commitment
We invest in the communities and workforces of every country we operate in — through training, employment, and supply chain development.
Delivery Under Pressure
Complex projects face complex challenges. Our track record of 98% on-time delivery is the result of rigorous planning, experienced teams, and decisive leadership.
Leadership
The Team Behind the Track Record
Our executive leadership brings together decades of operational experience across every segment of the global energy industry.
Khalid Al-Mansouri
Chief Executive Officer
30 years in upstream and EPC project delivery. Former VP at a major national oil company. Led the company's expansion into Africa and Central Asia.
Sarah Thornton
Chief Operating Officer
25 years in midstream and downstream operations. Oversaw delivery of over $12B in pipeline and refinery projects across three continents.
Dmitri Volkov
Chief Technical Officer
Former lead engineer on the Tengiz field expansion. Holds patents in subsea production systems and leads our R&D and digital engineering programmes.
James Okafor
Chief Financial Officer
20 years in project finance and capital markets for energy infrastructure. Structured financing for projects in 18 countries across four continents.
Standards & Accreditations
Certified to the Highest Global Standards
Work With Us
Whether you are planning a new project or looking for a long-term delivery partner, we would welcome the opportunity to discuss how Advanced Build Alliance can support your objectives.