Wood Wins $50 Million Contract Extension to Enhance Operations at Ampol’s Lytton Refinery with AI Technology

Wood Wins $50 Million Contract Extension to Enhance Operations at Ampol’s Lytton Refinery with AI Technology

(IN BRIEF) Wood has secured a $50 million, two-year extension to its maintenance services contract at Ampol’s Lytton refinery in Brisbane, Australia. The agreement includes maintenance management, technical services, brownfield modifications, and the introduction of Wood’s AI-powered maintAI platform to optimise strategies, improve reliability, and enhance efficiency. With the capacity to process 6.5 billion litres of crude oil annually, the refinery is vital to Australia’s energy security. More than 150 local employees will continue delivering the work through Wood’s Operations business.

(PRESS RELEASE) ABERDEEN, 11-Aug-2025 — /EuropaWire/ — Wood, a global leader in consulting and engineering, has been awarded a $50 million, two-year contract extension to continue delivering comprehensive maintenance services at Ampol’s Lytton refinery in Brisbane, Australia. This latest agreement strengthens Wood’s long-standing partnership with Ampol, ensuring the safe, reliable, and efficient production of fuel at one of the nation’s most strategically important refineries.

The extended scope of work covers maintenance management, multi-discipline technical services, and brownfield modification field support. As part of the agreement, Wood will also introduce its proprietary AI-driven maintenance platform, maintAI, to optimise operational strategies through advanced data analysis. By prioritising critical activities, reducing non-essential tasks, and enhancing asset reliability, maintAI aims to drive both efficiency and performance at the refinery.

The Lytton facility plays a key role in Australia’s energy security, with the capacity to process up to 6.5 billion litres of crude oil annually. The contract extension will continue to be delivered by Wood’s Operations business, supported by over 150 local employees.

Ralph Ellis, President of Asia Pacific, Operations at Wood, commented: “Our partnership with Ampol spans more than a decade, during which we’ve consistently delivered high-quality maintenance solutions that support the operational reliability of this nationally significant refinery. This contract extension reflects the expertise of our team and our commitment to advancing Ampol’s refinery performance through both proven practices and innovative digital technology.”

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SOURCE: John Wood Group PLC