Siemens Energy has opened a one-stop-shop for the energy industry in Dammam, KSA. In accordance with the Kingdom’s Vision 2030, Siemens Energy completed the development of its Dammam hub, strengthening its local capabilities in the energy business. The facility, which currently encompasses a substantial portion of the energy value chain, is the largest of its type in the area and is ready to assist neighbouring countries.
His Royal Highness Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud patronized the inauguration ceremony on Wednesday.
“We’re driven by a supreme will, keen on achieving the localization and content targets that are sought by the vision of H.R.H. the Crown Prince, who pays great attention to the concepts of local content,” he said. ”We strive to empower the energy sector.”
With a population of about 34 million people, Saudi Arabia’s need for energy is increasing. The Kingdom is facing a severe need for power, which is expected to increase by more than 30% to 120 gigawatts this decade.
“The technology delivered by this facility will support the country in its push for sustainability and decarbonization amid an expanding energy industry,” said Mahmoud Sulaimani, Managing Director of Siemens Energy in Saudi Arabia.
“We are proud that this facility is a center of excellence which enables us to raise the skills of young
Saudis and serve the energy value chain inside the Kingdom,”he added.
Siemens Energy has continued to invest in the facility since producing the first “Made in KSA” gas turbine in 2016, expanding its manufacturing and assembling capabilities to include compressor trains, water solution packages, process automation solutions, additive manufacturing capabilities, and Rotor Assembly and Repair.
The hub was developed further with the objective of addressing all of the services necessary for the product life cycle in the Kingdom while also assisting low-emission power generation and industrial decarbonization.
The 75,000-square-meter industrial centre, which employs around 300 people, has now supplemented its production capability with a fully integrated service value chain that includes technologically advanced repairs. This latest addition enables the hub to repair and refurbish equipment that would otherwise be shipped overseas, saving servicing time and cost and adding value to the Kingdom.
Its modern service workshop can handle any type of rotating equipment, including general inspections, routine repairs, changes, and upgrades, as well as 24-hour emergency service.
The hub’s new Power Diagnostic Center (PDC) is linked to Saudi Arabia’s Siemens Energy Gas Turbine fleet. The PDC gathers, analyses, and saves operational data in order to proactively discover optimization possibilities in operating power plants, and it monitors performance with cutting-edge AI technologies. By eliminating forced outages, this digital service improves turbine availability, dependability, and cost.
Siemens Energy intends to continue investing in this plant. It has already spent more than a hundred million euros.
The SEDH, located in Modon 2nd Industrial City, is planned to produce up to 10 heavy-duty Gas Turbines and about 40 Compression Packages each year. Having having supplied 26 compressor trains for important Saudi projects, the facility will supply further compression trains for more strategic Saudi projects in the next years.
A training facility for its clients’ operation and maintenance teams is also housed in the new administration building. Several contemporary training rooms with cutting-edge digital infrastructure provide effective learning of difficult topics. A innovation lounge, a laboratory with an additive manufacturing printer, and a technical library surround the space.
SEDH’s local supplier development programme is part of Siemens Energy’s commitment to boost local content. Siemens Energy collaborates with local suppliers to assist them in meeting international standards and improving the in-country supply chain.
