The Largest Construction Site in the World: Images Show Progress of Mega Port Project in Saudi Arabia

Written by Fabio Lucas Carvalho

Published on 09/06/2025 at 16:05

Updated on 09/06/2025 at 16:14

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Satellite Images Reveal Advancements in Oxagon, Floating Port Megaproject in Saudi Arabia That Promises to Revolutionize Commerce Between Three Continents.

Recent satellite images have revealed the rapid progress in the construction of Oxagon, a floating industrial complex that is part of the Neom project in Saudi Arabia.

Considered the largest construction site in the world, Oxagon emerges as the centerpiece of the Saudi government’s Vision 2030, a strategic plan to reduce the economic dependence on oil.

Strategic Location Drives Project

Oxagon is being built in the Red Sea, a region of global strategic importance.

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First Automated Cranes Arrived

Progress is not limited to construction. Recently, the Neom Port received its first fully automated cranes controlled remotely, a milestone for port modernization in Saudi Arabia.

The Neom company itself announced the arrival of the equipment on its LinkedIn page, highlighting the boost this will bring to trade, automation, and the creation of technology jobs in the country.

Melissa Blake, port director of Neom, expressed excitement: “Neom Port is thrilled to receive the first batch of cranes and other cargo handling equipment as we take another step closer to realizing our vision.”

Industrial City Will Be Powered by Renewable Energy

Oxagon will not only be a port but also an innovative industrial city. The plan envisions that all operations will be powered exclusively by renewable energy, reinforcing Saudi Arabia’s commitment to sustainable technologies.

The city aims to house around 90,000 residents by 2030, as stipulated in Vision 2030.

Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman emphasized, in 2021, the strategic role of Oxagon: “It will contribute to Saudi Arabia’s regional trade and support the creation of a new focal point for global trade flows,” he stated to the Al-Arabiya portal.

The largest construction site in the world is located in Saudi Arabia. Known as Oxagon, it is a gigantic port and an “artificial industrial island” with the mission to supply other projects that promise to be equally impressive, such as “The Line,” a city with 170 km of… pic.twitter.com/KDLnvbNNDP

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Billion-Dollar Green Hydrogen Project Under Development

In addition to the port complex, the Green Hydrogen Company (NGHC), linked to Neom, is building the largest green hydrogen facility in the world within Oxagon.

The investment reaches US$ 8.4 billion, aiming to make the site a benchmark for clean energy.

Oxagon’s CEO, Vishal Wanchoo, emphasized the balance sought in the project: “Industrial development cannot continue at the expense of people or the environment. We are offering a compact, mixed-use city where industry, nature, and community coexist.”

Neom Port is planned to become the main commercial gateway of northwestern Saudi Arabia.

The expectation is that the smart logistics center will quickly connect Asia, Europe, and Africa, enhancing Saudi Arabia’s role in global trade.

Meanwhile, construction continues at an accelerated pace, with satellite images capturing the ongoing advancements of the massive floating structure.

The Largest Construction Site in the World: Images Show Progress of Mega Port Project in Saudi Arabia

Satellite Images Reveal Advancements in Oxagon, Floating Port Megaproject in Saudi Arabia That Promises to Revolutionize Commerce Between Three Continents.

Strategic Location Drives Project

First Automated Cranes Arrived

Industrial City Will Be Powered by Renewable Energy

Billion-Dollar Green Hydrogen Project Under Development

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Satellite Images Reveal Advancements in Oxagon, Floating Port Megaproject in Saudi Arabia That Promises to Revolutionize Commerce Between Three Continents.

Strategic Location Drives Project

First Automated Cranes Arrived

Industrial City Will Be Powered by Renewable Energy

Billion-Dollar Green Hydrogen Project Under Development

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