SNOC Adopts RISE with SAP to Streamline Operations and Reporting

Sharjah National Oil Corporation (SNOC), the state-owned upstream operator in the Emirate of Sharjah, has signed an agreement with SAP to adopt RISE with SAP as its unified enterprise platform, launching a modernization program that spans upstream operations, corporate functions, and sustainability reporting.

SNOC, which owns and manages Sharjah’s onshore oil and gas assets, is implementing a unified digital platform based on RISE with SAP, intended to consolidate previously separate legacy systems into a single enterprise technology stack. This will reduce fragmentation between field activities and corporate reporting and provide a single view of data to track performance.

Moving to a Unified ERP Core

The project includes key components of the RISE with SAP portfolio. SAP Cloud ERP Private Edition will provide a cloud-hosted environment for finance, supply chain, procurement, and HR, giving SNOC operational control while enabling cloud scalability.

SAP Business Technology Platform (BTP) will integrate data across business functions, support extensibility, and allow real-time analytics, making it easier for previously separate systems to work together.

Industry-specific tools for upstream contracts management and hydrocarbon accounting have been layered to address processes unique to oil and gas operations, ensuring standardized contract handling, production tracking, and cost management.

SAP SuccessFactors and SAP S/4HANA Cloud modules will be implemented for workforce and environmental management, while SAP Analytics Cloud has been selected for reporting and dashboards to support operational decisions.

Technical Architecture and Process Automation

From a technical perspective, the design establishes a consistent enterprise architecture that enables master data governance, process automation, and standardized reporting, reducing reliance on manual reconciliation.

By consolidating functions on a single cloud platform, SNOC aims to increase operational agility. Standardizing on SAP’s industry-aware solutions can reduce manual touchpoints in functions like contracts administration and hydrocarbon accounting, areas where fragmented legacy tools often lead to data discrepancies and audit challenges. With integrated analytics, leadership can see all performance data in one place, helping them manage risks and allocate resources more effectively.

What This Means for SAPinsiders

Enterprise energy operators are accelerating cloud ERP adoption as a strategic imperative. SNOC’s RISE with SAP deployment shows how upstream and midstream operators are shifting from short-term digital initiatives to structured platforms that unify core business processes. This reflects a wider move in oil and gas and other capital-intensive industries toward cloud ERP as a foundation for real-time operations and enterprise-wide governance.

A clean core strategy is increasingly essential for complex, regulated environments. By consolidating legacy landscapes into a single SAP-based foundation, organizations can reduce technical debt, streamline upgrades, and avoid costly customizations that often limit agility. Focus on a clean, standardized ERP core first; then extend with analytics or AI to ensure long-term efficiency and agility.

Unified data and analytics are foundational for governance and compliance at scale. As industry players adopt AI and predictive capabilities, the value of trusted, real-time data becomes even more pronounced. SAPinsider research found that 35% of organizations identify effective data governance and data quality as the top factor shaping their data and integration strategy, emphasizing the foundational role of trusted data in enterprise decision-making and analytics.