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Global nuclear reactors generated a record 2 702 TWh of electricity in 2025 up from 2 667 TWh the previous year as the sector sees growing government ambitions for expansion according to the World Nuclear Association s World Nuclear Outlook Report. The report said global nuclear capacity could reach 1 457 GWe by 2050 if all national targets are achieved and the existing fleet continues operating. That would be more than triple current capacity of 423 GWe exceeding the global tripling ambition endorsed by 38 countries. Nuclear plants also maintained strong reliability with the global fleet recording an average capacity factor of 83.7 per cent in 2025. Construction activity increased with 82 GWe under construction and 11 reactors beginning construction during the year. Planned proposed ...
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Global nuclear reactors generated a record 2,702 TWh of electricity in 2025, up from 2,667 TWh the previous year, as the sector sees growing government ambitions for expansion, according to the World Nuclear Association’s World Nuclear Outlook Report.
The report said global nuclear capacity
could reach 1,457 GWe by 2050 if all national targets are
achieved and the existing fleet continues operating.
That would be more than triple
current capacity of 423 GWe, exceeding the global tripling
ambition endorsed by 38 countries.
Nuclear plants also maintained strong reliability,
with the global fleet recording an average capacity factor of
83.7 per cent in 2025.
Construction activity increased, with 82 GWe under
construction and 11 reactors beginning construction during
the year.
Planned, proposed ...
Nigeria is in talks with the UAE on proposals to increase its electricity generation capacity by about 5 000 megawatts with solar power among the key areas of cooperation reported Wam citing the country s power minister. Federal Minister of Power Joseph Olasunkanmi Tegbe said the discussions also cover financing technical expertise and the change of ideas as Nigeria seeks to expand and strengthen its power sector. We have proposals and discussions around increasing generation capacity by around 5 000MW Tegbe told Wam on the sidelines of Middle East Energy 2026. Tegbe said his country is discussing proposals with the UAE to strengthen electricity generation capacity by 5 000MW noting that solar energy is among the most prominent areas of cooperation between the two countries alongside financing and the exchange of expertise and technical ideas. According to him Nigeria enjoys broad co-operation with the UAE including arrangements for Emirati f...
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Nigeria is in talks with the UAE on proposals to increase its electricity generation capacity by about 5,000 megawatts, with solar power among the key areas of cooperation, reported Wam citing the country's power minister.
Federal Minister of Power Joseph Olasunkanmi Tegbe said the discussions also cover financing, technical expertise and the change of ideas as Nigeria seeks to expand and strengthen its power sector.
“We have proposals and discussions around increasing generation capacity by around 5,000MW,” Tegbe told Wam on the sidelines of Middle East Energy 2026.
Tegbe said his country is discussing proposals with the UAE to strengthen electricity generation capacity by 5,000MW, noting that solar energy is among the most prominent areas of cooperation between the two countries, alongside financing and the exchange of expertise and technical ideas.
According to him, Nigeria enjoys broad co-operation with the UAE, including arrangements for Emirati f...
UAE-based Ultimate Power Solution Group has unveiled a new generation of electric power generators incorporating artificial intelligence and robotics technologies at Middle East Energy 2026 in Dubai aiming to transform conventional generators into smarter systems for operation monitoring and control. Headquartered in Sharjah International Airport Free Zone the Group is showcasing solutions that combine artificial intelligence automation robotics and advanced monitoring and control systems. The technologies are designed to improve operational efficiency maximise the use of performance data and enhance equipment monitoring and diagnostics for industrial commercial and infrastructure projects. The company said the integration of power generation equipment with advanced digital technologies represents a new direction for the industry and demonstrates the cap...
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UAE-based Ultimate Power Solution Group has unveiled a new generation of electric power generators incorporating artificial intelligence and robotics technologies at Middle East Energy 2026 in Dubai, aiming to transform conventional generators into smarter systems for operation, monitoring and control.
Headquartered in Sharjah International Airport Free Zone,
the Group is showcasing solutions that combine artificial intelligence,
automation, robotics and advanced monitoring and control systems.
The technologies are designed to improve operational
efficiency, maximise the use of performance data and enhance equipment
monitoring and diagnostics for industrial, commercial and infrastructure
projects.
The company said the integration of power generation equipment with advanced digital technologies represents a new direction for the industry and demonstrates the cap...
McDermott and Doosan Enerbility have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to explore potential strategic collaboration opportunities in the power generation market. The agreement establishes a framework for the companies to jointly evaluate and pursue projects involving gas turbines generators and related power generation equipment and services. Under the MOU McDermott and Doosan Enerbility will explore opportunities to support growing power demand including through behind-the-meter power generation for data centers while evaluating innovative delivery approaches that enhance competitiveness through greater efficiency faster response times and reduced project risk. This MOU reflects McDermott s commitment to collaborating with industry-leading technology providers to deliver integrated solutions that meet the evolving needs of the global energy market...
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McDermott and Doosan Enerbility have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to explore potential strategic collaboration opportunities in the power generation market.
The agreement establishes a framework for the companies to
jointly evaluate and pursue projects involving gas turbines, generators and
related power generation equipment and services.
Under the MOU, McDermott and Doosan Enerbility will explore
opportunities to support growing power demand, including through
behind-the-meter power generation for data centers, while evaluating innovative
delivery approaches that enhance competitiveness through greater efficiency,
faster response times and reduced project risk.
"This MOU reflects McDermott's commitment to collaborating with industry-leading technology providers to deliver integrated solutions that meet the evolving needs of the global energy market...
Global renewable electricity generation rose 9.8 per cent in 2024 far outpacing the 1.4 per cent growth in non-renewable generation according to the International Renewable Energy Agency s (Irena) Renewable Energy Statistics 2026. Renewables generated 9 836 terawatt hours (TWh) during the year accounting for 31.7 per cent of global electricity production. The report highlights the scale of the challenge ahead as countries seek to accelerate the energy transition. Under its Action Agenda for COP31 the incoming Turkish presidency has proposed a global target for electricity to meet 35 per cent of final energy demand by 2035. Based on Irena s analysis achieving that goal would require renewables to supply 78 per cent of global electricity generation by 2035 around 2.5 times their current share. p class= Ms...
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Global renewable electricity generation rose 9.8 per cent in 2024, far outpacing the 1.4 per cent growth in non-renewable generation, according to the International Renewable Energy Agency’s (Irena) Renewable Energy Statistics 2026.
Renewables generated 9,836 terawatt hours (TWh) during the
year, accounting for 31.7 per cent of global electricity production.
The report highlights the scale of the challenge ahead as
countries seek to accelerate the energy transition.
Under its Action
Agenda for COP31, the incoming Turkish presidency has proposed a global target
for electricity to meet 35 per cent of final energy demand by 2035.
Based on Irena’s analysis, achieving that goal would require
renewables to supply 78 per cent of global electricity generation by
2035—around 2.5 times their current share.
Schneider Electric a global energy technology leader has announced that it is collaborating with Tradeling a major B2B digital ecosystem in the Mena region to introduce its Lauritz Knudsen (LK) and Industrial Automation solutions across the UAE backed by the Dubai Integrated Economic Zones Authority (DIEZA). The two parties inked an agreement formalizing synergies at Schneider Electric s Dubai office The NEST marking a new chapter in digital B2B commerce for the electrical and industrial automation sectors. Tradeling is now authorised to distribute a comprehensive portfolio of LK-branded electrical products alongside select Industrial Automation (IA) offerings from Schneider Electric via its unified digital platform and retail presence. The partnership introduces an innovative hybrid route-to-market that combines the reach and convenience of online procurement with the strength of offline engagement. On the new partnership Amel Chadli Pre...
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Schneider Electric, a global energy technology leader, has announced that it is collaborating with Tradeling, a major B2B digital ecosystem in the Mena region, to introduce its Lauritz Knudsen (LK) and Industrial Automation solutions across the UAE backed by the Dubai Integrated Economic Zones Authority (DIEZA).
The two parties inked an agreement formalizing synergies at Schneider Electric’s Dubai office, The NEST, marking a new chapter in digital B2B commerce for the electrical and industrial automation sectors.
Tradeling is now authorised to distribute a comprehensive portfolio of LK-branded electrical products alongside select Industrial Automation (IA) offerings from Schneider Electric, via its unified digital platform and retail presence.
The partnership introduces an innovative hybrid route-to-market that combines the reach and convenience of online procurement with the strength of offline engagement.
On the new partnership, Amel Chadli, Pre...
Japan s JERA Co has renewed its memorandum of understanding (MoU) on a partnership in power generation technologies with Nebras Energy (rebranded from Qatar Electricity & Water Company). The partnership was originally established on March 6 2024 and has been extended to further deepen the technical collaboration between the two companies. A signing ceremony was held today in Qatar attended by Mohammed Nasser Al Hajri Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Nebras Energy and Tetsuya Watabe Corporate Vice President of JERA. In Qatar JERA is currently involved in several natural gas-fired thermal power and water desalination projects in which Nebras Energy holds equity interests. Building on this long-standing partnership JERA and Nebras Energy established a working group under the partnership MOU signed in 2024 to promote technical exchanges in the field of power generation. Key Initiatives under the partnership ...
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Japan's JERA Co has renewed its memorandum of understanding (MoU) on a partnership in power generation technologies with Nebras Energy (rebranded from Qatar Electricity & Water Company).
The partnership was originally established on March 6, 2024, and has been extended to further deepen the technical collaboration between the two companies.
A signing ceremony was held today in Qatar, attended by Mohammed Nasser Al‑Hajri, Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Nebras Energy, and Tetsuya Watabe, Corporate Vice President of JERA.
In Qatar, JERA is currently involved in several natural gas-fired thermal power and water desalination projects, in which Nebras Energy holds equity interests.
Building on this long-standing partnership, JERA and Nebras Energy established a working group under the partnership MOU signed in 2024 to promote technical exchanges in the field of power generation.
Key Initiatives under the partnership ...
Bobcat has launched a new range of generators for the Middle East and Africa market providing a wider offering of well over 20 models with prime power outputs from 20 to 1650 kVA. Designed and produced in the MEA region the new generators benefit from large air flows and robust components providing a more cost-effective product for a market that is becoming much more competitive. They also have exceptional heat resistance and enhanced total cost of ownership. As they are manufactured in the Middle East this also results in shorter delivery times with lower transportation costs and customs duties. The new Bobcat generator range is designed not only for applications in construction rental general industry and agriculture but also covers applications such as home standby telecommunications and back-up power for both small and large businesses. The six smallest models in the range from 20-165 kVA - the PG20W PG30W PG50W PG60W PG110W and P...
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Bobcat has launched a new range of generators for the Middle East and Africa market, providing a wider offering of well over 20 models with prime power outputs from 20 to 1650 kVA.
Designed and produced in the MEA region, the new generators benefit from large air flows and robust components, providing a more cost-effective product for a market that is becoming much more competitive.
They also have exceptional heat resistance and enhanced total cost of ownership. As they are manufactured in the Middle East, this also results in shorter delivery times, with lower transportation costs and customs duties.
The new Bobcat generator range is designed not only for applications in construction, rental, general industry and agriculture, but also covers applications such as home standby, telecommunications and back-up power for both small and large businesses.
The six smallest models in the range from 20-165 kVA - the PG20W, PG30W, PG50W, PG60W, PG110W and P...
Emerson a global leader in automation technology and software has opened registration for Emerson Exchange 2026 taking place from May 19-21 2026 at the Dubai World Trade Center. The company s flagship users conference being held in the Middle East for the first time will bring together professionals from across the global industrial automation community to envision shape and co-create the next era of innovation. With the theme Imagine the Next this year s users conference will call on delegates to look beyond today s wave of digital transformation and envision the breakthroughs that will define tomorrow s operations said Liam Hurley president Middle East & Africa at Emerson. Our customers are striving to make faster smarter decisions advance toward truly autonomous operations and unlock new levels of performance and value. Exchange will provide them with the inspiration and insight they need to realize these goals. Set to attract mor...
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Emerson, a global leader in automation technology and software, has opened registration for Emerson Exchange 2026, taking place from May 19-21, 2026 at the Dubai World Trade Center.
The company’s flagship users’ conference – being held in the Middle East for the first time – will bring together professionals from across the global industrial automation community to envision, shape and co-create the next era of innovation.
“With the theme ‘Imagine the Next’, this year’s users conference will call on delegates to look beyond today’s wave of digital transformation and envision the breakthroughs that will define tomorrow’s operations,” said Liam Hurley, president, Middle East & Africa at Emerson. “Our customers are striving to make faster, smarter decisions, advance toward truly autonomous operations and unlock new levels of performance and value. Exchange will provide them with the inspiration and insight they need to realize these goals.”
Set to attract mor...
Kuwait is targeting 14.05 GW of power generation and 228 million imperial gallons of fresh water per day by 2031 said Sabeeh Al-Mukhaizeem Minister of Electricity Water and Renewable Energy in order to build strong future capacity to meet rising demand and secure supplies. The ministry has made significant strides in this direction signing a commitment document to implement the second and third phases of the Al-Zour North Power Plant project which has a capacity of 2.7 GW last month reported KUNA. This was done in cooperation with the Kuwait Authority for Partnership Projects (KAPP) and a consortium comprising ACWA Power and the Gulf Investment Corporation he elaborated. Regarding the Shagaya Renewable Energy Project the minister stated that it is one of the country s most important projects. The first phase with a capacity of 1.1 ...
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UAE-based Azizi Developments said it has signed an agreement with Sakr Power Generation a renowned Lebanon-based provider of integrated energy solutions to equip its Dubai projects with advanced diesel generators. Under the arrangement Sakr Power Generation will deliver its MBH-branded generators to ensure seamless and uninterrupted power across Azizi s rapidly expanding portfolio. Established in Lebanon Sakr Power Generation has become a regional leader in the design manufacture and delivery of high-performance systems. Its MBH generators are known for their robust engineering efficiency and adaptability in large-scale developments and critical infrastructure projects. With decades of experience the firm has earned a strong reputation for reliability and innovation supporting industries and communities across the Middle E...
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China Energy Investment Corp (CHN Energy) has launched the world s first large-scale artificial intelligence model specifically designed for the power generation industry the State-owned energy giant announced. The model described as operating at the hundred-billion parameter level is intended to support intelligent decision-making system across the entire power generation chain from safety and environmental protection to power trading production scheduling and equipment maintenance it said. CHN Energy said the initiative aims to achieve comprehensive intelligent upgrades across all power scenarios and lead China s energy sector towards greater intelligence and digitalization. In the power trading domain the AI model enhances spot market decision-making by accurately forecasting weather changes predicting water risks and analyzing market conditions. The company st...
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Jubaili Bros a global leader in conventional and renewable power solutions has formed a strategic partnership with WEA a prominent full scope energy solutions provider in Southeast Asia headquartered in Singapore. This collaboration aims to distribute power generation products and jointly develop turnkey energy solutions tailored for the oil and gas sector in Middle East Africa and Southeast Asia. This partnership leverages Jubaili Bros extensive expertise in power generation and aftersales services combined with WEA s strong regional market presence and engineering capabilities along with their decades of experience in the oil and gas sector. Both companies will jointly offer customised power generation packages for the oil and gas sector utilising their combined networks technical expertise and supply capabilities. This collaboration is expected to deliver efficient scalable and robust power generation solutions for a wid...
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Jubaili Bros, a global leader in conventional and renewable power solutions, has formed a strategic partnership with WEA, a prominent full scope energy solutions provider in Southeast Asia headquartered in Singapore.
This collaboration aims to distribute power generation products and jointly develop turnkey energy solutions tailored for the oil and gas sector in Middle East, Africa and Southeast Asia.
This partnership leverages Jubaili Bros' extensive expertise in power generation and aftersales services, combined with WEA’s strong regional market presence and engineering capabilities, along with their decades of experience in the oil and gas sector.
Both companies will jointly offer customised power generation packages for the oil and gas sector, utilising their combined networks, technical expertise, and supply capabilities.
This collaboration is expected to deliver efficient, scalable, and robust power generation solutions for a wid...
GE Vernova has announced it has secured an order for five 7H-Class gas turbines - three 7HA.03 and two 7HA.02 units from Técnicas Reunidas and Orascom Construction (TR & Orascom Construction). The two companies have signed under a 50-50 joint venture the engineering procurement and construction (EPC) contract for Qurayyah Independent Power Plant (IPP) Expansion Project in the Eastern Province in Saudi Arabia. This expansion project a 3 gigawatt (GW) combined cycle gas-fired power plant with readiness to build a carbon capture unit aims to bolster electricity production capacity and enhance operational efficiency in Saudi Arabia. Expanding Saudi Arabia s fleet of combined cycle power plants plays a crucial role in Saudi Arabia s plan to generate half of its electricity from gas by 2030 and half from renewables paving the way to net-zero greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions...
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The ISA Saudi Automation Conference (ISASAC) 2025 has solidified its position as a leading platform for industrial automation and digital transformation. Held from May 4 to 6 at the Kempinski Al Othman Hotel in Al Khobar KSA the event was organised by the ISA Saudi Arabia Section and sponsored by Aramco bringing together a dynamic gathering of industry leaders professionals and technology innovators. Guided by the theme Autonomous: Vision to Reality the conference delved into the implementation of autonomous technologies across various industries. The event opened with a keynote address delivered by Thamer Al Qarawi Director at Aramco on behalf of Walid Al Naeem VP and Chief Engineer at Aramco and Sam Armani SVP of Business Development at mimik. Their remarks set the tone for three dynamic days of thought leadership and techni...
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Saudi-based Electrical Industries Company has announced that one of its key subsidiaries - Saudi Power Transformers Company - has been awarded a contract by Tecnicas Reunidas Saudia for Services and Contracting Company to supply transformers for a major project. Headquartered in Al Khobar Tecnicas Reunidas Saudia is a key unit of leading Spanish EPC contractor catering to the oil and gas refining and petrochemical power generation and infrastructure sectors. Under the SAR129.3 million ( 34.3 million) deal Saudi Power Transformers Company will be responsible for the design manufacture and supply of transformers said Electrical Industries Company in its filing to Saudi bourse Tadawul. The entire contract will be completed in 18 months it stated. The contract is expected to have a positive financial impact on the company results for the year 202...
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The Global Manufacturing and Industrialisation Summit (GMIS) hosted by the Abu Dhabi Department of Economic Development (ADDED) at the Abu Dhabi Business Week announced today (December 5) that the first-of-its-kind Manifesto for Global Industrial Safety has gained widespread recognition and support from leaders and experts across the global industrial ecosystem. Officially launched during the summit s 2024 edition (#GMIS2024) the Manifesto sets a new global benchmark for safety and sustainability in industrial practices. Developed by the Global Initiative for Industrial Safety (GIFIS) in collaboration with the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) Lloyd s Register Foundation the Global Manufacturing and Industrialisation Summit (GMIS) and the Cambridge Industrial Innovation Policy (CIIP) the Manifesto provides a strategic blueprint for stakeholders to harness technolog...
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The Global Initiative for Industrial Safety (GIFIS) has launched of a first-of-its-kind Manifesto for Global Industrial Safety to pioneer a safer world through technology adoption. Developed in collaboration with the United Nations Industrial Development Organisation (UNIDO) Lloyd s Register Foundation the Global Manufacturing and Industrialisation Summit (GMIS) and the Cambridge Industrial Innovation Policy (CIIP) the manifesto marks a significant step towards addressing emerging and longstanding safety risks affecting workers across the world said a Wam news agency report. Advanced technologies including the Internet of Things Artificial Intelligence and Advanced Robotics are becoming integral to industrial processes giving rise to intelligent factories and dynamic supply chains. The Manifesto outlines five guiding principles and vital contributions required from ...
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Toshiba Energy Systems and Solutions Corporation has installed and activated seven gas insulated transformers (GIT) in the Haram 2 and Haram 3 substations serving Makkah Saudi Arabia. Significantly contributing to a safer more reliable power supply the project was commissioned by Saudi Electricity Company as a major upgrade to crucial urban infrastructure relied on by millions of people and involved replacing oil-insulated transformers with seven GITs for 110 kV-class substations. Makkah is a city that hosts millions of pilgrims every year. Serving this large population requires safe reliable infrastructure that delivers uninterrupted power supply year-round. High-level safety Saudi Electricity Company met this imperative by deciding to install GIT which are characterised by their high-level safety:...
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Schneider Electric a global leader in energy management and automation has appointed Nihad El Jarroudi as its Vice President of Industrial Automation for Gulf countries. El Jarroudi brings over 18 years of experience within Schneider Electric demonstrating leadership and expertise across diverse sectors. El Jarroudi s journey within Schneider Electric began in France before moving to Morocco where she spearheaded the Mining Minerals and Metals business for French Speaking Africa and Islands. In her new role El Jarroudi will spearhead Schneider Electric s efforts in industrial automation and digital transformation across the Gulf aiming to deliver cutting-edge solutions that enhance efficiency resilience and profitability for businesses across various industries. This appointment comes at a pivotal moment as the UAE government aims to increase the industrial sector s contribution to GDP from...
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Leading Oman-based business conglomerate Khimji Ramdas (KR) Group has announced that it has successfully completed the supply and commissioning of generators for Nama Electricity Distribution Company in Musandam region. The project was completed through KR Group s Facility and Security Solutions (FSS) a unit of the Special Projects Division. Commencing in October 2023 and concluding in February 2024 the project encompassed the supply delivery and commissioning of seven soundproof generators ranging from 250 KW to 500 KW at various government facilities across the Musandam Region said the Omani group in a statement. These generators were strategically distributed in Khasab Bukha Madha and Dibba areas characterized by diverse landscapes including mountainous terrains seashores and country borders. Representing Mecca Power Generat...
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Siemens and Arabia Electric Limited Equipment Company its partner in Saudi Arabia have inaugurated its 6 000 sq m medium-voltage electric panel manufacturing facility in Modon Oasis Jeddah. The factory produces electrical equipment such as substation automation systems communication and protection panels and other products that are critical to supply safe and reliable power for the utility oil and gas infrastructure and petrochemical industries. About 120 people work at the facility. The factory will contribute to the local economy and foster the transfer of knowledge and technology empowering Saudi nationals through training and employment opportunities. Hosted under the patronage and presence of Bandar Alkhorayef Minister of Industry and Mineral Resources the inauguration ceremony was attended by Vice Minister of Industry and Mineral Resources for Indu...
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Rakiza a private equity infrastructure fund has announced the financial close of its first transaction in Saudi Arabia - acquiring a 40% stake in Tihama Power Generation Company comprising four combined heat and power plants (CHPs) located in the Eastern Province. A major infrastructure fund Rakiza is independently co-managed by regulated independent fund manager Oman Infrastructure Investment Management (OIM) and Equitix a leading investor developer and fund manager based in UK. Tihama Power is the fifth asset in Rakiza s portfolio which includes a diverse range of investments in transportation (ports) network utilities data infrastructure and social infrastructure. The CHPs located at Ras Tanura Ju aymah Shedgum and Uthmaniyah to produce 1 600 MW of electrical power and 6.3 million pounds per hour of process steam and have been in operation sin...
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GE Vernova a purpose-built global energy company based in US has announced that it has successfully completed the work on the modernization of four gas turbines at the Sabiya Combined Cycle Power Plant in Kuwait thus boosting its efficiency and increasing output. Located in Al Jahra approximately 52 km away from Kuwait City Sabiya power station has a total of six of GE Vernova s 9F.03 gas turbines and three D11 steam turbines. Owned by the Ministry of Electricity Water and Renewable Energy it is the biggest power station in Kuwait with a total 2GW capacity. Previously GE Vernova had successfully upgraded two gas turbines in the power plant s Block 1. The upgrade increased the output by up to 6% leading to a combined increase in power production of more than 35 MW without requiring additional fuel which would amount to the equivalent of approximatel...
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Rockwell Automation has announced it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Verve Industrial Protection a cybersecurity software and services company that focuses specifically on industrial environments expanding the offerings of Rockwell with an industry-leading asset inventory system and vulnerability management solution. A recent Rockwell Automation report found that operational technology (OT) and industrial control systems (ICS) attacks are on the rise with 60 per cent of the incidents studied resulting in operational disruption. As companies continually add hardware and software alongside legacy equipment in plants many organisations struggle to manage and protect these assets across an expanded attack surface increasing the potential for cyberattacks. Meanwhile the industry is plagued with significant resource and talent shortages needed to implement and ma...
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GE has hosted Saudi Technology Days in Riyadh and Dammam convening experts from the energy sector including from Saudi Electricity Company (SEC) and Aramco. The discussion covered solutions available to enhance the efficiency flexibility reliability availability and lifespan of existing power generation assets and also addressed specific challenges experienced in the utilities and oil and gas industries in the kingdom. Highlights included sessions on the evolving global and local energy landscapes and decarbonisation solutions such as hydrogen for lower carbon power generation carbon capture solutions and more. Technical presentations covered topics such as gas turbine and generator fleet management accessories and controls to better understand and adjust plant operations upgrade solutions to enhance asset performance and adapting to Saudi Arabia s evolving grid code. /d...
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Louis Berger Services a leading professional engineering services firm said its joint venture with KFB Holding Group/Exap Contracting has secured a power generation contract for the construction of the floating industrial zone Oxagon within Saudi Arabia s futuristic city NEOM. A member of leading engineering consulting firm WSP Louis Berger Services is a specialist in turnkey power projects infrastructure operations maintenance logistics and ground support services. Under this deal as the engineering procurement and construction (EPC) contractor the Louis Berger Services joint venture - LBPKSA - will design supply and install a containerised diesel power plant for the Saudi Arabian Trading & Construction Company (Satco). Because the power plant will operate on prime power applications the system will be able to reliably supply 24/7 power operation to Oxagon&rsq...
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Saudi Entertainment Ventures (SEVEN) a wholly owned subsidiary of the Public Investment Fund (PIF) has signed a second licensed agreement with Hasbro a global branded entertainment leader. Under the agreement SEVEN will bring the Transformers brand to its entertainment destinations in Saudi Arabia. The agreement follows an earlier announcement of a licensed agreement between to the two parties for the world s first PLAY-DOH attractions. SEVEN have partnered with AOA an industry leader in immersive experience design and production to develop the Transformers attractions which will provide thrilling and highly immersive experiences for people of all ages. Spanning over 10 000 sq m the first Transformers attraction will open at SEVEN s entertainment destination in the Al Hamra district of Riyadh with two additional attractions set to open at other SEVEN s entertainment destinations. The Transformers ride-based att...
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Saudi Entertainment Ventures (SEVEN), a wholly owned subsidiary of the Public Investment Fund (PIF), has signed a second licensed agreement with Hasbro, a global branded entertainment leader.
Under the agreement, SEVEN will bring the Transformers brand to its entertainment destinations in Saudi Arabia. The agreement follows an earlier announcement of a licensed agreement between to the two parties for the world’s first PLAY-DOH attractions.
SEVEN have partnered with AOA, an industry leader in immersive experience design and production, to develop the Transformers attractions which will provide thrilling and highly immersive experiences for people of all ages.
Spanning over 10,000 sq m, the first Transformers attraction will open at SEVEN’s entertainment destination in the Al Hamra district of Riyadh, with two additional attractions set to open at other SEVEN’s entertainment destinations. The Transformers ride-based att...
IBM has announced IBM watsonx a new AI and data platform to be released that will enable enterprises to scale and accelerate the impact of the most advanced AI with trusted data. Enterprises turning to AI today need access to a full technology stack that enables them to train tune and deploy AI models including foundation models and machine learning capabilities across their organisation with trusted data speed and governance - all in one place and to run across any cloud environment. Also IBM is announcing further planned advancements including a GPU-as-a-service infrastructure offering designed to support AI-intensive workloads an AI-powered dashboard to measure track manage and help report on cloud carbon emissions and a new practice for watsonx and generative AI from IBM Consulting that will support client deployment of AI. span style= font-size:...
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Saudi Arabia will no longer build any future power generation without carbon capture Energy Minister Prince Abdulaziz Bin Salman has been quoted as saying. He made these remarks during the inauguration of the 7th edition of the activities of Iktva 2023 Program for Accelerating Future Success in Dhahran according to a report in Saudi Gazette. He noted that Saudi Arabia is working to increase the gas production by 60 per cent. Work is under way to add 4 000 km to gas lines. He also said that the Kingdom is determined to significantly increase its production capacity of oil. He added that it is also planning to produce hydrogen and secure green and blue clean hydrogen and then export it t...
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Mammoet a global market leader in heavy lifting and transport is accomplishing the full transport and lifting involved in the Fujairah F3 power project the largest independent combined cycle power plant in the UAE. Located 300 km northeast of Abu Dhabi the 2.4GW plant is being developed as an Independent Power Plant (IPP) project incorporating an efficient combined cycle technology and it will make a crucial contribution to the country s power generation sector. Samsung C&T Corporation the EPC contractor of the project awarded Mammoet with the receiving transport lifting and installation scope of power plant components including the three largest-capacity and most efficient gas turbines in the UAE. Safe and timely execution The company s longstanding track record of safe and time...
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Nizwa Industrial City which pertains to the Public Establishment for Industrial Estates Madayn organised on Monday (November 7) Occupational Safety and Health Seminar under the auspices of Sheikh Rashid bin Said Al Kalbani Wali of Nizwa. Seminar topics included employee safety in the workplace technical standards of industrial units firefighting and fire prevention practices and waste management methods. Speaking at the seminar Ahmed Al Hajri Director General of Nizwa Industrial City said: This seminar reflects Madayn s efforts to enhance security and safety requirements in its industrial cities and instill awareness on occupational safety among the employees. In fact Madayn prioritises the significance of maintaining a safe and risk-free workplace in the industrial cities and it is therefore essential to provide practical and theoretical training prog...
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Launched as a partnership with the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) Lloyd s Register Foundation and the Global Manufacturing and Industrialisation Summit (GMIS) in collaboration with Cambridge University s Cambridge Industrial Innovation Policy (CIIP) Global Initiative for Industrial Safety (GIFIS) has brought together industry leaders from across the world to develop the first-ever Industrial Safety Manifesto representing a multi-disciplinary consensus on pioneering a safer world through the safe adoption of technology. Set to be launched at the inaugural US edition of the Global Manufacturing and Industrialisation Summit (GMIS America) on September 29 in Pittsburgh the industrial safety manifesto offers a blueprint for industry government and civil society to solve the global industrial safety challenge. The International Labour Organization estimates that glob...
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The Special Economic Zone at Duqm (Sezad) in cooperation with the Rural Areas Electricity Company (Tanweer) has completed the construction of main electricity transformers station in the Fisheries and Food Industries Zone. The RO2.6 million ( 6.72 million) project a capacity of 40 megavolt-amperes and possibility to expand in the future up to 60 megavolt-ampere. Ahmed bin Ali Akaak Acting CEO of the Special Economic Zone at Duqm confirmed that the station is designed with high Omani standards and equipped with latest electrical equipment and systems. It will feed a number of existing and under construction projects in the Fisheries and Food Industries Zone the multi-purpose Fishing Port and the Artificial Intelligence Zone. The distribution network consists of 11 kV and 415 V ground cables which are connected to distribution stations divided in the targeted zones. However the main station contains a number of electrical transform...
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The Special Economic Zone at Duqm (Sezad), in cooperation with the Rural Areas Electricity Company (Tanweer), has completed the construction of main electricity transformers station in the Fisheries and Food Industries Zone.
The RO2.6 million ($6.72 million) project a capacity of 40 megavolt-amperes and possibility to expand in the future up to 60 megavolt-ampere.
Ahmed bin Ali Akaak, Acting CEO of the Special Economic Zone at Duqm, confirmed that the station is designed with high Omani standards and equipped with latest electrical equipment and systems. It will feed a number of existing and under construction projects in the Fisheries and Food Industries Zone, the multi-purpose Fishing Port and the Artificial Intelligence Zone. The distribution network consists of 11 kV and 415 V ground cables, which are connected to distribution stations divided in the targeted zones.
However, the main station contains a number of electrical transform...
GE Renewable Energy s Grid Solutions business has announced a series of recent wins across the world for its low-maintenance high-performing digital power transformers. The variety of transformer projects that we have recently been awarded is testimony to breadth and depth of our power transformer portfolio said Eric Chaussin Senior Executive High Voltage Products Division Leader at GE s Grid Solutions. Whether they are producing renewable energy or running a traditional power plant our customers recognize that our power transformers reliably and efficiently meet their challenges including lowering losses and minimizing noise. Some recent GE power transformer orders supporting renewable energy projects include: Kintore Scotland GE is playing a critical role in the upgrading of the Scottish distribution network from 275 kV to 400 kV as well as bringing renewable energy ...
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GE Renewable Energy’s Grid Solutions business has announced a series of recent wins across the world for its low-maintenance, high-performing digital power transformers.
“The variety of transformer projects that we have recently been awarded is testimony to breadth and depth of our power transformer portfolio,” said Eric Chaussin, Senior Executive High Voltage Products Division Leader at GE’s Grid Solutions.
“Whether they are producing renewable energy or running a traditional power plant, our customers recognize that our power transformers reliably and efficiently meet their challenges, including lowering losses and minimizing noise.”
Some recent GE power transformer orders supporting renewable energy projects include:
Kintore, Scotland – GE is playing a critical role in the upgrading of the Scottish distribution network from 275 kV to 400 kV as well as bringing renewable energy ...
After falling in 2019 and 2020 global power generation from coal is expected to jump by 9% in 2021 to an all-time high of 10 350 terawatt-hours said the International Energy Agency (IEA) in a new report. The amount of electricity generated worldwide from coal is surging towards a new annual record in 2021 undermining efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and potentially putting global coal demand on course for an all-time high next year according to the IEA s Coal 2021 report. The rebound is being driven by this year s rapid economic recovery which has pushed up electricity demand much faster than low-carbon supplies can keep up. The steep rise in natural gas prices has also increased demand for coal power by making it more cost-competitive. Overall coal demand worldwide including uses beyond power generation such as cement and steel production is forecast to grow by 6% in 2021. That i...
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After falling in 2019 and 2020, global power generation from coal is expected to jump by 9% in 2021 to an all-time high of 10,350 terawatt-hours, said the International Energy Agency (IEA) in a new report.
The amount of electricity generated worldwide from coal is surging towards a new annual record in 2021, undermining efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and potentially putting global coal demand on course for an all-time high next year, according to the IEA’s Coal 2021 report.
The rebound is being driven by this year’s rapid economic recovery, which has pushed up electricity demand much faster than low-carbon supplies can keep up. The steep rise in natural gas prices has also increased demand for coal power by making it more cost-competitive.
Overall coal demand worldwide – including uses beyond power generation, such as cement and steel production – is forecast to grow by 6% in 2021. That i...
A discussion session on Safety and security requirements and challenges of insurance coverage provision for industrial units held by Oman s Public Establishment for Industrial Estates (Madayn) underlined the safety and security requirements in the industrial units; occupational accidents injuries and diseases; and the significance of safety and security equipment and solutions in the workplace. A number of public and private bodies participated in the session including the Civil Defence and Ambulance Authority Public Authority for Social Insurance Capital Market Authority insurance companies and companies and factories based in Madayn s industrial cities. The session highlighted the reasons of insurance coverage refusal by insurance companies; key insurance coverages and products available for industrial units; challenges faced by insurance companies in covering industrial esta...
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GE-Prolec Transformers and Xignux a Mexico-based private company said they have completed the acquisition of SPX Corporation s SPX Transformer Solutions business for a contract purchase price of 645 million. The contract price is subject to a net working capital adjustment and other typical adjustments a GE statement said. The acquisition of SPX Transformer Solutions which is known for its Waukesha transformers services and components will allow Prolec GE to comprehensively serve the growing transformers market with a broader portfolio of innovative and sustainable solutions for the delivery of electrical energy. We are delighted to welcome the SPX Transformer Solutions team to the Prolec GE family said Ricardo Suarez CEO of Prolec GE. The combined talent and technical expertise of our two great teams will make us a stronger partner to our customers and enable us to better support the evolution of th...
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GE-Prolec Transformers and Xignux, a Mexico-based private company, said they have completed the acquisition of SPX Corporation’s SPX Transformer Solutions business for a contract purchase price of $645 million.
The contract price is subject to a net working capital adjustment and other typical adjustments, a GE statement said.
The acquisition of SPX Transformer Solutions, which is known for its Waukesha transformers, services, and components, will allow Prolec GE to comprehensively serve the growing transformers market with a broader portfolio of innovative and sustainable solutions for the delivery of electrical energy.
“We are delighted to welcome the SPX Transformer Solutions team to the Prolec GE family,” said Ricardo Suarez, CEO of Prolec GE. “The combined talent and technical expertise of our two great teams will make us a stronger partner to our customers and enable us to better support the evolution of th...
Voltamp Transformers a high power production firm succeeded in producing the first 500 MVA/220Kv transformer at its unit in the Wilayat of Sohar Oman News said in a report. The company said that the achievement was the result of efforts to bolster the industrial sector in the Sultanate and contribute to self-sufficiency in producing electric transformers. Voltamp explained that the new transformer has been installed in the Airport Heights electric grid in the Governorate of Muscat. Currently the firm is embarked on producing the first 400 KV transformer at its unit. TradeArabia News Service ...
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Acme Intralog- the leading provider of industrial and intralogistics automation components and solutions in Mena region- foresees a growing emphasis on solutions for factory floor safety. The company has now partnered with Axelent (leading machine guard manufacturer) and Pizzato (producer of modern industrial production systems) to provide fast and easy access to industrial safety products and solutions in the Mena region. Navin Narayan CEO Acme Intralog says: As industrial production gains momentum it becomes important for organisations to improve employee safety reduce workplace risks and invest in factory floor safety especially since across the world rules and regulations have become stricter about the safety of machinery and robots. These stricter rules are not a consequence of more work-related accidents but rather a result of higher demands from the workers themselves. In many parts of ...
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Gas demand for power generation consumed above 13 billion cubic feet per day (bcfd) in 2020 representing almost 50% of the total demand in the Gulf countries. It is expected that this demand will increase by 14% by 2029 according a report by GlobalData a leading data and analytics company. According to GlobalData the transition from oil to gas for less carbon-intensive power generation has begun in the region. In Saudi Arabia and Kuwait gas demand for power is set to increase by 15% and 19% respectively by 2030. The UAE relies on non-hydrocarbon sources of power for its generation growth. The country is expected to supply over 20% of its energy demand with nuclear and renewable sources by the end of the decade it stated. While key countries in the GCC such as Saudi Arabia and Kuwait choose to exploit their large gas reserves as a strat...
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Mitsubishi Power has received an order for two M701JAC gas turbines the company s latest model in its air-cooled J-Series for a 1 500-megawatt (MW) class natural-gas-fired GTCC (gas turbine combined cycle) power plant under construction in Sirdarya Uzbekistan. The order follows the conclusion of an equipment supply agreement for the Sirdarya project between Acwa Power a leading Saudi developer investor and operator of power and water desalination assets in 13 countries worldwide and China Gezhouba Group Co. Ltd. (CGGC) as the appointed project EPC contractor. The Sirdarya project was planned by the Government of Uzbekistan to provide cleaner more efficient and cost-competitive gas power that can be utilized across industries in Uzbekistan. This new plant will have capacity equivalent to 8% of Uzbekistan s total generation capability and will be able to meet 15% of the country s over...
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GE a global leader in power technology said it has delivered the UAE s first two GE HA gas turbines and is currently undergoing installation and commissioning works at the 1.8 gigawatts (GW) Hamriyah Independent Power Plant. The company s HA technology is the fastest growing fleet of heavy-duty gas turbines globally and has already set two world records for efficiency one each in the 60 hertz and 50 hertz segments of the power market. GE is supplying a total of three 9HA.01 units and other power generation technologies for the facility. As per the deal it will also provide parts repairs and maintenance services for power generation assets at the site for a period of approximately 25 years. According to GE the project is expected to be the most efficient power plant in the Middle East s utilities sector contributing towards UAE Energy Strategy&rsqu...
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Mitsubishi Power has secured the number one market share position in the Middle East in 2020 for 100 MW and above heavy-duty gas turbines according to McCoy Power Reports the premier reporting agency in the power generation equipment market. Mitsubishi Power continues to lead the market share for heavy duty gas turbines in the Americas and today we are proud to have claimed the title of the leading OEM in the Middle East with 52 percent market share of large frame heavy duty gas turbines in 2020 said Khalid Salem President Mitsubishi Power Middle East and North Africa. He added: Customers in the region opting for our gas turbines is a testament to our ongoing efforts to provide high quality and efficient solutions that contribute to the stable supply of power across markets. In August last year the company was commissioned to su...
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US-based Capital Power has ordered two Mitsubishi Power M501JAC gas turbines to repower its Genesee Units 1 and 2 in Alberta Canada from coal to natural gas. The units will combine best-in-class Mitsubishi Power air-cooled combustion turbines and heat recovery steam generators with the existing steam turbine generators. With greater than 64 percent efficiency the Genesee units will be the most efficient combined cycle plants in Canada. The plant will provide 1 360 megawatts (MW) of net capacity and carbon emissions intensity will decrease by approximately 60 percent to a level below the Alberta Technology Innovation and Emissions Reduction (TIER) regulation benchmark. The M501JAC gas turbines are hydrogen-capable to support future decarbonization. They will be able to operate on a mixture of natural gas and up to 30 percent hydrogen. The units can be converted in the future to operate on 100 percent hydrogen for zero carbon emission...
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US-based Capital Power has ordered two Mitsubishi Power M501JAC gas turbines to repower its Genesee Units 1 and 2 in Alberta, Canada, from coal to natural gas.
The units will combine best-in-class Mitsubishi Power air-cooled combustion turbines and heat recovery steam generators with the existing steam turbine generators. With greater than 64 percent efficiency, the Genesee units will be the most efficient combined cycle plants in Canada.
The plant will provide 1,360 megawatts (MW) of net capacity, and carbon emissions intensity will decrease by approximately 60 percent to a level below the Alberta Technology Innovation and Emissions Reduction (TIER) regulation benchmark.
The M501JAC gas turbines are hydrogen-capable to support future decarbonization. They will be able to operate on a mixture of natural gas and up to 30 percent hydrogen. The units can be converted in the future to operate on 100 percent hydrogen for zero carbon emission...
Oman s Public Establishment for Industrial Estates (Madayn) represented by Madayn Industrial Academy concluded a five-day practical training programme titled Public Safety in Industrial Units under the patronage of Eng. Musallam bin Mohammed Al Shehri Head of Operations Sector at Madayn. The programme focused on several topics related to food inspection methods of food and water sampling fire safety and occupational safety and health inspection in industrial units according to a statement. The practical programme included field visits and training sessions to exchange expertise in health inspection and promote health fundamentals; highlight procedures of food and water sampling and tools and methods used in the laboratory; learn about fire prevention and emergency measures in industrial units and experience several fire scenarios; and measures related to occupational safety and he...
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Oman s Public Establishment for Industrial Estates (Madayn) concluded a five-day practical training programme Public Safety in Industrial Units with special focus on fire safety and occupational health and public safety in these facilities. The practical training programme was conducted by Madayn Industrial Academy in cooperation with Muscat and Barka Municipalites International College of Engineering and Management and Al Tasnim Company. The Academy was established in 2019 to offer training opportunities for the national cadres to enhance administrative financial and technical skills raise their productivity provide value adding services to the investors in the industrial cities and provide new job opportunities for the national cadres. It organises a series of training programmes and events that address trending topics and challenges locally and g...
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GE Gas Power has marked a major milestone by synchronizing two GT13E2 gas turbines to the national grid at the Zubair Permanent Power Generation Plant highlighting its commitment to keep strengthening Iraq s power sector. The facility is owned by the Basra Oil Company and located at the Zubair oil field about 20 kilometres from the city of Basra. ENI Iraq B.V. is responsible for developing the oil field and had awarded a contract to GE for the engineering procurement installation and commissioning of the power plant. Two other GT13E2 units at the site had previously been synchronized to the grid in summer 2020. The new additions have taken the total generation capacity of the site up to 700 megawatts (MW). With Iraq s population growing at over 2 percent per year the demand for reliable affordable electricity continues to increase. Every megawatt added to the grid can make a signific...
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The Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO) Australia s national science research agency is now part of the Joint Industry Partnership (JIP) of the Supercritical Transformational Electric Power (STEP) project known as STEP Demo. The STEP project seeks to demonstrate power generation plants enabled by supercritical carbon dioxide (sCO2) technology that can offer dramatically improved efficiencies economics and environmental performance and can play an important role as low-carbon energy evolves. CSIRO s contributions will improve understanding of how sCO2 power plants can enable lower and zero emission technology solutions and how those plants might be used in remote mining and community locations as a low-cost alternative to diesel fuel power generation. With funding from the US Department of Energy/National Energy Technology Labor...
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Emerson a global technology and engineering company announced it has completed the acquisition of the Progea Group an industry-leading provider of industrial internet of things (IIoT) plant analytics human machine interface (HMI) and supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA) technologies. The addition of Progea s capabilities in analytics industrial visualization and IIoT will build upon Emerson s embedded software and control portfolio for manufacturing infrastructure and building automation applications and enable customers to streamline comprehensive machine and plant control systems to a single partner a statement said. This acquisition will help bridge a critical customer technology gap by lowering total cost of ownership and reducing the barriers that come with working across multiple vendors to drive more successful digital transformation and integration. ...
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GE Digital has introduced Remote Operations for Power Generation a software and appliance solution that provides remote / mobile operator access to essential on-site monitoring and control functions. GE Digital began offering Remote Operations earlier in 2020 and already has seven leading global power generation customers using the solution. The pandemic and its economic impact have ignited and accelerated permanent operational changes across industries said Kevin Prouty IDC Group VP Energy & Manufacturing Insights. A solution like GE Digital s Remote Operations enables Power Generators and other industrial organizations to adopt remote staffing flexible resourcing centralized monitoring and autonomous operations. Beyond security and compliance requirements customers need to have granular access permissioning and safety controls that allow location-independent work without undue risk. br /...
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GE Digital has introduced Remote Operations for Power Generation, a software and appliance solution that provides remote / mobile operator access to essential on-site monitoring and control functions.
GE Digital began offering Remote Operations earlier in 2020 and already has seven leading global power generation customers using the solution.
“The pandemic and its economic impact have ignited and accelerated permanent operational changes across industries,” said Kevin Prouty, IDC, Group VP, Energy & Manufacturing Insights.
"A solution like GE Digital’s Remote Operations enables Power Generators and other industrial organizations to adopt remote staffing, flexible resourcing, centralized monitoring, and autonomous operations. Beyond security and compliance requirements, customers need to have granular access, permissioning, and safety controls that allow location-independent work without undue risk.”
Hitachi ABB Power Grids has launched the TXpert Ecosystem for digitalization of transformers. The ecosystem is designed to drive data-driven intelligence and decision making in the operations and maintenance of transformers and power grids. It is a complete suite of products software services and solutions that work together and have the capability to integrate with new and existing digital equipment from other manufacturers said the company. Building on deep experience we have pioneered the scalable TXpert Ecosystem to bring together customers partners and industry peers on an open platform developed on strict cybersecurity standards enabling simple steps in their digitalization journey said Dr Mostafa AlGuezeri Managing Director of Hitachi ABB Power Grids in the UAE Gulf Near East and Pakistan. By giving transformers the knowledge and intelligence derived from designing and s...
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GE a global leader in power technology has announced that it has connected two GT13E2 gas turbines at the Zubair Permanent Power Generation Plant to the grid. The Zubair plant is owned by the Basra Oil Company and located at the Zubair oil field about 20 km from the city of Basra. Together these two units can generate more than 300 megawatts (MW) of electricity to power homes offices streets and hospitals. Adding new power capacity to Iraq s national grid is critical to ease the electricity shortages citizens and businesses face every day said a statement from GE. The facility will be equipped with four units of GE s GT13E2 gas turbines and is expected to generate up to 700 MW once complete in 2021. Joseph Anis President & CEO of GE Gas Power (Mena and South Asia) said: We are honoured to support the d...
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Adani Group a multinational business conglomerate headquartered in India with interests in energy resources and real estate has been ranked as the largest solar power generation owner in the world (in terms of operating solar projects) by Mercom Capital. With a portfolio of 12.32 GWac Adani s renewable energy portfolio exceeds the total capacity installed by the entire US solar industry in 2019 and will displace over 1.4 billion tons of carbon dioxide over the life of its assets. The group is one of the most fully integrated solar players in the world manufacturing solar cells and modules undertaking project development construction financial structuring and owning and operating its assets through its robust internal asset management platform. Adani Green Energy Limited (AGEL) had established its first solar project only in 2015 and pres...
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IBM has revealed the next generation of its IBM Power central processing unit (CPU) family: IBM Power10. Designed to offer a platform to meet the unique needs of enterprise hybrid cloud computing the IBM Power10 processor uses a design focused on energy efficiency and performance in a 7nm form factor with an expected improvement of up to 3xgreaterprocessor energy efficiency workload capacity and container density than the IBM Power9 processor. Designed over five years with hundreds of new and pending patents the IBM Power10processor is an important evolution in IBM s roadmap for Power. Systems taking advantage of IBM Power10 are expected to be available in the second half of 2021. Some of the new processor innovations include: IBM s First Commercialized 7nm Processor that is expected to deliver up to a3x improvement in capacity and processor energy efficiency within the s...
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IBM has revealed the next generation of its IBM Power central processing unit (CPU) family: IBM Power10.
Designed to offer a platform to meet the unique needs of enterprise hybrid cloud computing, the IBM Power10 processor uses a design focused on energy efficiency and performance in a 7nm form factor with an expected improvement of up to 3xgreaterprocessor energy efficiency, workload capacity, and container density than the IBM Power9 processor.
• Designed over five years with hundreds of new and pending patents, the IBM Power10processor is an important evolution in IBM’s roadmap for Power. Systems taking advantage of IBM Power10 are expected to be available in the second half of 2021. Some of the new processor innovations include:
• IBM’s First Commercialized 7nm Processor that is expected to deliver up to a3x improvement in capacity and processor energy efficiency within the s...
The Covid-19 pandemic will accelerate the rise of industrial automation and enable manufacturers in developed countries to compete with low-cost labour in the developing world; multinational corporations are already considering repatriating some manufacturing production as a result of the unprecedented disruption the pandemic has caused to global value chains; developing countries must respond by developing local industrial capabilities with new technologies and skills that will allow them to become more integrated into world trade. These are some of the key findings from the first virtual panel discussion between representatives of the World Trade Organization (WTO) the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) and Africa-based technology company mPedigree at the Virtual Edition of the Global Manufacturing and Industrialisation Summit (#GMIS2020). Xiaozhun Yi Deputy Director-General of the Wor...
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Siemens Gas and Power has been selected to provide three 33-megawatt (MW) SGT-700B industrial gas turbines for a Long-Term Program (LTP) with Ascend Performance Materials nylon intermediate and specialty chemicals facility in Decatur Alabama US. This project will allow Ascend Performance Materials to retire assets that currently provide process steam for the facility. The shift to gas turbines for steam generation is part of Ascend s long-term sustainability strategy to improve its environmental footprint and accelerate the growth of expanding its core businesses said a statement issued by Siemens. Under the terms of the LTP which is scheduled for eight years Siemens Gas and Power will perform all scheduled outages for the duration of the program. The LTP also calls for Siemens Gas and Power to upgrade at the time of the first inspection the B-series generators to C-series models (35 MW r...
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Siemens Gas and Power and Uniper a pioneer in the use of power-to-gas technology today (April 8) signed a cooperation agreement for the development of projects on the decarbonisation of power generation and promoting sector coupling. The agreement extends the long-standing partnership between the two companies according to a statement. It is important to look at the energy mobility and industry sectors together because they all can and must contribute to reducing greenhouse gases. One focus of the planned cooperation is the production and use of green hydrogen in other words hydrogen from renewable energy sources it said. The companies intend to implement projects in this field together addressing the entire value chain. The scope of the new cooperation agreement also includes the evaluation of the p...
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Bahrain Islamic Bank (BisB) was recently presented with two awards during the Transformers Awards ceremony organised by Trusted Advisors Group in Marrakesh Morocco. Both of the awards which were bestowed with double distinction came as the result of BisB s achievements in the fields of innovation and simplification. The first Transformers Award was given in light of the Bank s success in transforming and realising their strategic vision of elevating the financial industry and facilitating financial transactions for customers through digital innovations. The second Customer Journey Award was presented for the deployment of the Bank s Selfie Mobile Account Opening digital solution which allows both new and existing customers to open a BisB account through face ID authentication. Maisa Shunnar the bank s chief of Strategy Implementation & Transformatio...
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Bahrain Islamic Bank (BisB) was recently presented with two awards during the ‘Transformers Awards’ ceremony organised by Trusted Advisors Group in Marrakesh, Morocco.
Both of the awards, which were bestowed with double distinction, came as the result of BisB’s achievements in the fields of innovation and simplification. The first ‘Transformers Award’ was given in light of the Bank’s success in transforming and realising their strategic vision of elevating the financial industry and facilitating financial transactions for customers through digital innovations.
The second ‘Customer Journey Award’ was presented for the deployment of the Bank’s ‘Selfie’ Mobile Account Opening digital solution, which allows both new and existing customers to open a BisB account through face ID authentication.
Maisa Shunnar, the bank’s chief of Strategy Implementation & Transformatio...
Global technology major Siemens along with partner Harbin Electric International has signed an agreement with K-Electric to build a 900-megawatt combined cycle power plant at the Bin Qasim Power Complex in Karachi. K-Electric s total investment for the project known as Bin Qasim Power Station 3 (BeQPS-III) is 650 million. Work is expected to begin by the end of 2019 and will be completed in 24 months. As per the deal Siemens will provide two of its SGT5-4000F gas turbines besides steam turbines generators and condensers. These will be the first Siemens turbines to be added to K-Electric s power generation fleetm said the company. Siemens SGT5-4000F gas turbine is known for its high performance low power generation cost long intervals between inspections and service-friendly design. More than 350 units have been sold around the world with more than 17 million fired hours stated the top German p...
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Global technology major Siemens along with partner Harbin Electric International has signed an agreement with K-Electric to build a 900-megawatt combined cycle power plant at the Bin Qasim Power Complex in Karachi.
K-Electric’s total investment for the project, known as Bin Qasim Power Station 3 (BeQPS-III), is $650 million. Work is expected to begin by the end of 2019 and will be completed in 24 months.
As per the deal, Siemens will provide two of its SGT5-4000F gas turbines besides steam turbines, generators and condensers. These will be the first Siemens turbines to be added to K-Electric’s power generation fleetm, said the company.
Siemens’ SGT5-4000F gas turbine is known for its high performance, low power generation cost, long intervals between inspections and service-friendly design.
More than 350 units have been sold around the world, with more than 17 million fired hours, stated the top German p...
The Emirates Nuclear Energy Corporation (Enec) has achieved another milestone in the construction of Unit 3 of the Barakah Nuclear Energy Plant being built at the Al Dhafra region of Abu Dhabi UAE. Enec has safely and successfully energised Unit 3 s main power transformer and gas insulated bus (GIB) an important step in the continued testing and commissioning of the plant said Enec. In addition to the main transformer and GIB Unit 3 s auxiliary power transformers and excitation transformer were energised safely and successfully in normal operating configuration. This work was performed with the approval and support of Abu Dhabi Transmission & Despatch Company (Transco) and comes approximately one year after the completion of similar work on Unit 2 and two years after the completion of the same work on Unit 1 demonstrating the benefits of building four identical Units at the same time. ...
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Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (Dewa) has awarded contracts to design manufacture test and supply 11/0.4KV 1500KVA & 1000KVA Cast Resin Distribution transformers with LV Smart Meters to international transformer manufacturers. The total cost of the 990 transformers is worth around Dh93 million ( 25 million). This supports Dewa s ongoing efforts to meet various requirements to expand the electricity distribution network and provide its services according to the highest international levels of efficiency reliability and availability. These transformers will increase the capacity efficiency and reliability of the electricity distribution network in Dubai and will ensure a continuous and stable supply of power to all customers. The supply of these transformers will be completed by July 2019. Dewa continues to implement vital development projects in line with its vision which is aligned with fede...
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Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (Dewa) has awarded contracts to design, manufacture, test and supply 11/0.4KV, 1500KVA & 1000KVA Cast Resin Distribution transformers with LV Smart Meters to international transformer manufacturers.
The total cost of the 990 transformers is worth around Dh93 million ($25 million). This supports Dewa’s ongoing efforts to meet various requirements to expand the electricity distribution network, and provide its services according to the highest international levels of efficiency, reliability, and availability.
These transformers will increase the capacity, efficiency, and reliability of the electricity distribution network in Dubai and will ensure a continuous and stable supply of power to all customers. The supply of these transformers will be completed by July 2019.
“Dewa continues to implement vital development projects in line with its vision, which is aligned with fede...
Kuwait-based Jassim Transport & Stevedoring Company (JTC) said its power rental division has successfully completed the procurement of 102 new units of Cummins diesel generators thereby taking its total fleet strength to over 700 units with capacities ranging from 100 KVA to 1250 KVA. A major player in the power rental equipment leasing transportation and logistics industry in Kuwait Qatar and Saudi Arabia JTC provides professional and cost-effective power solutions equipment rental and logistics services for both public and private sectors through its four operating divisions: Ports Management Contract Logistics Equipment Leasing and Power Rental. This landmark purchase is primarily aimed at meeting the market demand in Kuwait and Saudi Arabia and is part of JTC s ongoing initiatives for maintaining a strong foothold within the Power Generation rental market said the company in a statement. The new generators ...
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Kuwait-based Jassim Transport & Stevedoring Company (JTC) said its power rental division has successfully completed the procurement of 102 new units of Cummins diesel generators, thereby taking its total fleet strength to over 700 units with capacities ranging from 100 KVA to 1250 KVA.
A major player in the power rental, equipment leasing, transportation and logistics industry in Kuwait, Qatar and Saudi Arabia, JTC provides professional and cost-effective power solutions, equipment rental and logistics services for both public and private sectors through its four operating divisions: Ports Management, Contract Logistics, Equipment Leasing and Power Rental.
This landmark purchase is primarily aimed at meeting the market demand in Kuwait and Saudi Arabia and is part of JTC’s ongoing initiatives for maintaining a strong foothold within the Power Generation rental market, said the company in a statement.
The new generators,...
The Saudi Electricity Company (SEC) has started of seven power transformer stations in the northern area with a total value of SR2.1 billion ( 560 million) and capacity of 3613 MVA to connect the north with the main power grid. The move aims to support the industrialization and mining projects in the city of Wa ad Al-Shamaal. SEC has pointed out that the seven stations were connected to the electrical network via aerial and land lines with a length of about 1 592 km circular. The stations will transfer electricity from the combined-cycle generation plant of Wa ad Al-Shamaal to the manufacturing and mining projects in the city. Last month Wa ad Al-Shamaal was launched with capacity of 1 390 megawatts including 50 megawatts solar energy. The Saudi Electricity Company confirmed that projects of Wa ad Al-Shamaal combined-cycle generation station and the seven transfer stations at a total cost of SR5.8 billion will ...
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The Saudi Electricity Company (SEC) has started of seven power transformer stations in the northern area with a total value of SR2.1 billion ($560 million) and capacity of 3613 MVA to connect the north with the main power grid.
The move aims to support the industrialization and mining projects in the city of Wa'ad Al-Shamaal.
SEC has pointed out that the seven stations were connected to the electrical network via aerial and land lines with a length of about 1,592 km circular. The stations will transfer electricity from the combined-cycle generation plant of Wa’ad Al-Shamaal to the manufacturing and mining projects in the city.
Last month, Wa’ad Al-Shamaal was launched with capacity of 1,390 megawatts, including 50 megawatts solar energy. The Saudi Electricity Company confirmed that projects of Wa’ad Al-Shamaal combined-cycle generation station and the seven transfer stations, at a total cost of SR5.8 billion, will ...
Siemens has introduced a new SGT-800 performance enhancement that is applicable to all existing SGT-800 units with 43-47.5-MW ratings. The new upgrade is designed to provide owners and operators with significant fuel savings and CO2 emissions reduction for improved sustainable energy production said a statement from the company. The upgrade offers up to a 3.5 per cent increase of simple cycle gas turbine efficiency and up to an additional 10 megawatt (MW) output enhancing the power of 43-47.5 MW units up to 53 MW. For combined cycle applications the enhancement could result in a power increase of more than 20 MW and a 3.5 per cent lower heat rate based on a combined cycle 2xSGT-800 and one steam turbine. The heat rate improvement contributes to both fuel savings and CO2 emission reductions it said. Siemens evolutionary upgrades are based on operating experience and OEM optimised design. This upgrade is infusing the c...
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Siemens has introduced a new SGT-800 performance enhancement that is applicable to all existing SGT-800 units with 43-47.5-MW ratings.
The new upgrade is designed to provide owners and operators with significant fuel savings and CO2 emissions reduction for improved sustainable energy production, said a statement from the company.
The upgrade offers up to a 3.5 per cent increase of simple cycle gas turbine efficiency and up to an additional 10 megawatt (MW) output, enhancing the power of 43-47.5 MW units up to 53 MW.
For combined cycle applications, the enhancement could result in a power increase of more than 20 MW and a 3.5 per cent lower heat rate, based on a combined cycle 2xSGT-800 and one steam turbine. The heat rate improvement contributes to both fuel savings and CO2 emission reductions, it said.
Siemens evolutionary upgrades are based on operating experience and OEM optimised design. This upgrade is infusing the c...
Turkey-based Teksan Generator has chosen Italy s FPT Industrial for a long-term partnership to supply it with the full FPT Industrial Power Generation G-Drive line-up. Teksan Generator is an engineering and technology company that designs and produces 100 per cent domestic capital and diesel natural gas and biogas generator sets mobile lighting kits portable generators cogeneration - trigeneration solutions and hybrid power systems. FPT Industrial a company of CNH Industrial is dedicated to the design production and sale of powertrains for on and off-road vehicles marine and power generation applications. Teksan decided on FPT Industrial due to the important benefits that come from the great know-how it has acquired over its long experience in the market said a statement from the company. This has resulted in an offering of products that are efficient reliable and able to deliver high performance while ma...
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Turkey-based Teksan Generator has chosen Italy’s FPT Industrial for a long-term partnership to supply it with the full FPT Industrial Power Generation G-Drive line-up.
Teksan Generator is an engineering and technology company that designs and produces 100 per cent domestic capital and diesel, natural gas and biogas generator sets, mobile lighting kits, portable generators, cogeneration - trigeneration solutions and hybrid power systems.
FPT Industrial, a company of CNH Industrial, is dedicated to the design, production and sale of powertrains for on and off-road vehicles, marine and power generation applications.
Teksan decided on FPT Industrial due to the important benefits that come from the great know-how it has acquired over its long experience in the market, said a statement from the company.
This has resulted in an offering of products that are efficient, reliable, and able to deliver high performance while ma...
GE Power and Vattenfall Wärme Berlin a subsidiary of Swedish utility Vattenfall has announced the new MXL2 with additive manufactured performance (AMP) the world s first upgrade solution for GE s GT13E2 gas turbines that uses key components manufactured using additive technology. GE s GT13E2 units are widely deployed across the Middle East and Africa as well including in the GCC said a statement from the company. The addition of additive manufactured parts into the MXL2 solution represents a turning point in the global power generation industry and confirms GE s commitment to keep its mature fleets competitive in today s very dynamic marketplace it said. The new technology can help gas plant power producers save up to 2 million in fuel annually while opening up the potential for additional revenue of up to 3 million annually in new power capacity. The news also marks the third investment...
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GE Power and Vattenfall Wärme Berlin, a subsidiary of Swedish utility Vattenfall, has announced the new MXL2 with additive manufactured performance (AMP), the world’s first upgrade solution for GE’s GT13E2 gas turbines that uses key components manufactured using additive technology.
GE’s GT13E2 units are widely deployed across the Middle East and Africa as well, including in the GCC, said a statement from the company.
The addition of additive manufactured parts into the MXL2 solution represents a turning point in the global power generation industry and confirms GE’s commitment to keep its mature fleets competitive in today’s very dynamic marketplace, it said.
The new technology can help gas plant power producers save up to $2 million in fuel annually, while opening up the potential for additional revenue of up to $3 million annually in new power capacity. The news also marks the third investment...
Japan-based Yokogawa Electric Corporation has launched OpreX a new comprehensive brand for the company s industrial automation (IA) and control business. The OpreX brand name stands for excellence in the technology and solutions that Yokogawa cultivates through the co-creation of value with its customers and encompasses the entire range of the company s IA products services and solutions said a statement from the company. With the OpreX brand Yokogawa will deliver integrated solutions that support its customers transformation and growth through the lens of their business needs it said. The brand comprises the following five categories: OpreX Transformation: Comprehensive solutions that take the broad view in driving operational excellence throughout an enterprise s business activities from production through to supply chain optimisation and risk and business management. OpreX Contro...
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Japan-based Yokogawa Electric Corporation has launched OpreX, a new comprehensive brand for the company’s industrial automation (IA) and control business.
The OpreX brand name stands for excellence in the technology and solutions that Yokogawa cultivates through the co-creation of value with its customers, and encompasses the entire range of the company’s IA products, services, and solutions, said a statement from the company.
With the OpreX brand, Yokogawa will deliver integrated solutions that support its customers’ transformation and growth through the lens of their business needs, it said.
The brand comprises the following five categories:
OpreX Transformation: Comprehensive solutions that take the broad view in driving operational excellence throughout an enterprise’s business activities, from production through to supply chain optimisation, and risk and business management.
OpreX Contro...
Driven mainly by renewable energies worldwide capital investment devoted to generation capacity additions is expected to reach 2.2 trillion for the period 2017 to 2021 growth partnership firm Frost & Sullivan said in a new report. The recent analysis titled Global Power Industry Outlook 2018 reveals that a combination of factors led by renewables is set to transform the current power landscape. Increased battery energy storage capabilities surges in merger and acquisition activities and the advent of disruptive energy start-ups are contributing to tremendous growth and transformation in the sector. In early 2017 global solar photovoltaics (PV) capacity surpassed nuclear capacity driven by high investment levels. The analysis indicates that this growth will continue through 2020 as solar PV is likely to surpass wind capacity making solar the fourth largest generation type followed by coal gas and hydro. The ou...
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Driven mainly by renewable energies, worldwide capital investment devoted to generation capacity additions is expected to reach $2.2 trillion for the period 2017 to 2021, growth partnership firm Frost & Sullivan said in a new report.
The recent analysis titled “Global Power Industry Outlook, 2018” reveals that a combination of factors led by renewables is set to transform the current power landscape. Increased battery energy storage capabilities, surges in merger and acquisition activities, and the advent of disruptive energy start-ups are contributing to tremendous growth and transformation in the sector.
In early 2017, global solar photovoltaics (PV) capacity surpassed nuclear capacity, driven by high investment levels. The analysis indicates that this growth will continue through 2020 as solar PV is likely to surpass wind capacity, making solar the fourth largest generation type followed by coal, gas and hydro.
The ou...
US-based Emerson a global technology and engineering company has unveiled significant enhancements to its Plantweb digital ecosystem the industry s most comprehensive Industrial IoT automation platform. Built on the foundation of best-in-class process control and safety systems Plantweb expands on existing automation infrastructure to make the promise of Industrial IoT scalable and achievable with a broad portfolio of pervasive sensing technologies an extensive suite of analytical software tools secure and robust data infrastructure devices and expert services said a statement from Emerson. Peter Zornio chief technology officer Emerson Automation Solutions said: Manufacturing jobs are rapidly becoming data-centric roles requiring immediately actionable information for experts across the enterprise. Through a deep understanding of customers vision for organisational effectiveness and business...
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US-based Emerson, a global technology and engineering company, has unveiled significant enhancements to its Plantweb digital ecosystem, the industry’s most comprehensive Industrial IoT automation platform.
Built on the foundation of best-in-class process control and safety systems, Plantweb expands on existing automation infrastructure to make the promise of Industrial IoT scalable and achievable, with a broad portfolio of pervasive sensing technologies, an extensive suite of analytical software tools, secure and robust data infrastructure devices and expert services, said a statement from Emerson.
Peter Zornio, chief technology officer, Emerson Automation Solutions, said: “Manufacturing jobs are rapidly becoming data-centric roles, requiring immediately actionable information for experts across the enterprise.”
“Through a deep understanding of customers’ vision for organisational effectiveness and business...
Technology giant GE is currently showcasing its industry-leading technologies that offer greater efficiency flexibility sustainability and savings for the power sector at the World Future Energy Summit (WFES) in Abu Dhabi UAE. The event which kicked off on January 15 will conclude later today (January 18) and is being held at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre. GE is showcasing its offerings under the theme Energy. Reimagined. said a statement. Taking centre stage are GE s record-setting H-class gas turbines; advanced ultra-supercritical steam technology; LV5 inverter technology; advanced portfolio of renewable technologies; leading battery storage solutions; grid solutions; digital industrial software applications; and much more it said. GE Power announced at WFES that its largest and most efficient gas turbine the HA is now available at more than 64 per cent efficiency in combin...
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Technology giant GE is currently showcasing its industry-leading technologies that offer greater efficiency, flexibility, sustainability and savings for the power sector at the World Future Energy Summit (WFES) in Abu Dhabi, UAE.
The event, which kicked off on January 15, will conclude later today (January 18), and is being held at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre.
GE is showcasing its offerings under the theme ‘Energy. Reimagined.’, said a statement.
Taking centre stage are GE’s record-setting H-class gas turbines; advanced ultra-supercritical steam technology; LV5 inverter technology; advanced portfolio of renewable technologies; leading battery storage solutions; grid solutions; digital industrial software applications; and much more, it said.
GE Power announced at WFES that its largest and most efficient gas turbine, the HA, is now available at more than 64 per cent efficiency in combin...
Leading oilfield services provider Baker Hughes a GE company has signed an agreement for the provision of its proven turbine generators to PetroChina International Iraq an affiliate of PetroChina Company Limited in the biggest Turbomachinery & Process Solutions (TPS) agreement between the two companies. BHGE will deliver its Frame 6B gas turbine electric generator trains to support power generation for the onshore Halfaya oilfield located in the Maysan Governorate said a statement from the company. The equipment will generate 150 MW of power for the project and leverage support from BHGE s existing local and global workforce it said. The components of the turbo generator units will be manufactured and assembled at BHGE s Nuovo Pignone facility in Florence Italy it added. Rami Qasem president and CEO Menat and India BHGE said: This deal strengthens our local footprint in Iraq and further demo...
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Leading oilfield services provider Baker Hughes, a GE company, has signed an agreement for the provision of its proven turbine generators to PetroChina International Iraq, an affiliate of PetroChina Company Limited, in the biggest Turbomachinery & Process Solutions (TPS) agreement between the two companies.
BHGE will deliver its Frame 6B gas turbine electric generator trains to support power generation for the onshore Halfaya oilfield located in the Maysan Governorate, said a statement from the company.
The equipment will generate 150 MW of power for the project and leverage support from BHGE's existing local and global workforce, it said.
The components of the turbo generator units will be manufactured and assembled at BHGE's Nuovo Pignone facility in Florence, Italy, it added.
Rami Qasem, president and CEO, Menat and India, BHGE, said: “This deal strengthens our local footprint in Iraq and further demo...
The important role of the human factor in ensuring safety and improving reliability in industrial environment was highlighted by a senior Saudi Aramco official. Speaking at the the 12th Professional Development Conference & Exhibition organised in coordination with the American Society of Safety Engineers Middle East Chapter (ASSE - MEC) in Bahrain Bader F Al Qadran Saudi Aramco Executive Director of Safety and Industrial Security said: The safety and security of our people and our industries are of great importance to both governments and our businesses. Safety is no longer just about meeting basic standards and requirements; it s about the beliefs that must be instilled in people s hearts and minds that will translate into their daily actions and behaviors. Saudi Aramco participated as a strategic partner in the event held from November 19 - 23 under the patronage of Lt...
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GE Power is showcasing a wide range of its industry-leading solutions at the ongoing Water Energy Technology and Environment Exhibition (Wetex 2017) expo in Dubai. These include GE s 9EMax gas turbine upgrade solution which can help cut annual fuel costs by as much as 5 million while creating the potential for up to 6 million in additional revenue as well as its cross-fleet portfolio of solutions that support more than 90 original equipment manufacturers (OEM) brands of gas and steam turbines generators boilers and other balance-of-plant equipment. GE said it has supported the development of the energy sector in the GCC region for over 80 years providing innovative technologies that complement the UAE Energy Strategy 2050 and the Dubai Clean Energy Strategy 2050. Today GE-built technologies can generate up to 50 per cent of the GCC s electricity supporting the energy sector s transformation by utiliz...
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GE Power is showcasing a wide range of its industry-leading solutions at the ongoing Water, Energy, Technology and Environment Exhibition (Wetex 2017) expo in Dubai.
These include GE’s 9EMax gas turbine upgrade solution, which can help cut annual fuel costs by as much as $5 million, while creating the potential for up to $6 million in additional revenue, as well as its cross-fleet portfolio of solutions that support more than 90 original equipment manufacturers’ (OEM) brands of gas and steam turbines, generators, boilers and other balance-of-plant equipment.
GE said it has supported the development of the energy sector in the GCC region for over 80 years, providing innovative technologies that complement the UAE Energy Strategy 2050 and the Dubai Clean Energy Strategy 2050.
Today, GE-built technologies can generate up to 50 per cent of the GCC’s electricity, supporting the energy sector’s transformation by utiliz...
MHPS Saudi Arabia a subsidiary of Mitsubishi Hitachi Power Systems (MHPS) has revealed plans to manufacture its most advanced gas turbines in the kingdom as part of a phased investment strategy in the kingdom. The announcement was made following the recent opening of its new Turbine Rotor Repair Facility in Dammam Saudi Arabia said a statement from the company. The opening ceremony for the new facility was held under the patronage of Prince Saud bin Nayef bin Abdulaziz Al Saud Governor of the Eastern Province and was witnessed by over 100 guests to mark this significant milestone. The guests included: Prince Ahmed bin Fahd bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud deputy governor of the Eastern Province; Dr Saleh H Alawaji deputy minister of energy industry and mineral resources; Dr Majid bin Abdullah Al Qassabi Minister of Commerce and Investment; Dr Mohammed Y Al Qahtani senior vice president - Upstream of the Saudi Arabian Oil Co...
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MHPS Saudi Arabia, a subsidiary of Mitsubishi Hitachi Power Systems (MHPS), has revealed plans to manufacture its most advanced gas turbines in the kingdom, as part of a phased investment strategy in the kingdom.
The announcement was made following the recent opening of its new Turbine Rotor Repair Facility in Dammam, Saudi Arabia, said a statement from the company.
The opening ceremony for the new facility was held under the patronage of Prince Saud bin Nayef bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Governor of the Eastern Province, and was witnessed by over 100 guests to mark this significant milestone.
The guests included: Prince Ahmed bin Fahd bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, deputy governor of the Eastern Province; Dr Saleh H Alawaji, deputy minister of energy, industry, and mineral resources; Dr Majid bin Abdullah Al Qassabi, Minister of Commerce and Investment; Dr Mohammed Y Al Qahtani, senior vice president - Upstream of the Saudi Arabian Oil Co...
Qatar General Electricity and Water Corporation (Kahramaa) has entered into a QR350 million ( 96.1 million) contract with Voltamp Oman for the supply of 4 900 transformers for the electric distribution grid in Qatar said a report. Kahramaa recently signed two agreements in this regard with the Omani firm added the Gulf Times report. The agreements were signed by Essa bin Hilal Al Kuwari president Kahramaa and Qais bin Mohamed Al Yousef chairman Voltamp Oman in the presence of a large number of officials from Oman Chamber of Commerce and Voltamp Oman as well as other senior officials from Kahramaa. Al Kuwari explained that Voltap Oman will supply about 4 900 transformers to Kahramaa over the next two years. They generators will be used for the power distribution network of Kahramaa in order to supply electricity to infrastructure projects industrial projects as well as for residential units across the country. br ...
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Qatar General Electricity and Water Corporation (Kahramaa) has entered into a QR350 million ($96.1 million) contract with Voltamp Oman for the supply of 4,900 transformers for the electric distribution grid in Qatar, said a report.
Kahramaa recently signed two agreements in this regard with the Omani firm, added the Gulf Times report.
The agreements were signed by Essa bin Hilal Al Kuwari, president, Kahramaa and Qais bin Mohamed Al Yousef, chairman, Voltamp Oman, in the presence of a large number of officials from Oman Chamber of Commerce and Voltamp Oman as well as other senior officials from Kahramaa.
Al Kuwari explained that Voltap Oman will supply about 4,900 transformers to Kahramaa over the next two years.
They generators will be used for the power distribution network of Kahramaa, in order to supply electricity to infrastructure projects, industrial projects as well as for residential units across the country.
Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (Dewa) has awarded contracts with Dh129.55 million ( 35 million) for 1 570 transformers in a move to expand the electricity distribution network and world-class standards in its services. Dewa is actively implementing vital projects. Dewa is one of the most outstanding service-institutions in the world according to standard comparisons with its counterparts in developed countries. Dewa has made great achievements in the efficiency reliability sustainability and management of its optimal-investment infrastructure as well as the operation of its networks. Dewa focuses on availability reliability and efficiency in all its services and is proactively developing and improving all its processes to achieve excellence in everything it does said Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer MD & CEO of Dewa. These transformers will increase the capacity efficiency and reliability of the electricity dist...
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Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (Dewa) has awarded contracts with Dh129.55 million ($35 million) for 1,570 transformers in a move to expand the electricity distribution network, and world-class standards in its services.
“Dewa is actively implementing vital projects. Dewa is one of the most outstanding service-institutions in the world, according to standard comparisons with its counterparts in developed countries. Dewa has made great achievements in the efficiency, reliability, sustainability, and management of its optimal-investment infrastructure, as well as the operation of its networks. Dewa focuses on availability, reliability and efficiency in all its services, and is proactively developing and improving all its processes to achieve excellence in everything it does,” said Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, MD & CEO of Dewa.
“These transformers will increase the capacity, efficiency and reliability of the electricity dist...
US-based Rockwell Automation one of the world s largest companies dedicated to industrial automation has developed a three-step approach for building an industrial security programme that extends from the enterprise to the plant level. The new programme will help mitigate risk across people processes and technology said a statement from the company. For industrial organisations security threats will continue to evolve. To keep pace a holistic security programme should evolve with and stay ahead of the changing threat landscape it said. The three steps include: Security assessment: Conduct a facility wide assessment to understand risk areas and potential threats. Defence-in-depth security: Deploy a multi-layered security approach that establishes multiple tiers of defence. Trusted vendors: Verify that your automation vendors follow core security principles when ...
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US-based Rockwell Automation, one of the world's largest companies dedicated to industrial automation, has developed a three-step approach for building an industrial security programme that extends from the enterprise to the plant level.
The new programme will help mitigate risk across people, processes and technology, said a statement from the company.
For industrial organisations, security threats will continue to evolve. To keep pace, a holistic security programme should evolve with and stay ahead of the changing threat landscape, it said.
The three steps include:
• Security assessment: Conduct a facility wide assessment to understand risk areas and potential threats.
• Defence-in-depth security: Deploy a multi-layered security approach that establishes multiple tiers of defence.
• Trusted vendors: Verify that your automation vendors follow core security principles when ...
Dubai s real estate developers and companies developing touristic commercial and cultural projects have been ordered to install additional power generators to ensure seamless uninterrupted power supply in their developments. The order comes from Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum who made the decision during his visit to Dubai Water and Electricity Authority (DEWA) headquarters where he was briefed yesterday s power outage in Dubai Mall. TradeArabia News Service ...
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Dubai’s real estate developers and companies developing touristic, commercial and cultural projects have been ordered to install additional power generators to ensure seamless uninterrupted power supply in their developments.
The order comes from Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, who made the decision during his visit to Dubai Water and Electricity Authority (DEWA) headquarters, where he was briefed yesterday’s power outage in Dubai Mall. – TradeArabia News Service
GE will supply a steam turbine generator set and two heat recovery steam generators (HRSG) along with associated engineering and other services for the Kuwaiti Ministry of Electricity s Sabiya Power Plant. The equipment will allow the conversion of the plant from simple-cycle to combined-cycle configuration helping it to generate more than 260 megawatts (MW) of extra power without the use of additional fuel. This is enough additional power to meet the average energy needs of more than 100 000 Kuwaiti households. GE has proven strength in steam turbines with a portfolio that helps ensure that site-specific operational steam cycle and application needs are met. The heat recovery steam generators (HRSG) will be shipped from Korea and are expected to arrive in Kuwait by the third quarter of 2018. They will be installed and operated on the backend of non-GE F-class gas turbines currently operational at the facility. The HRSG units...
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GE will supply a steam turbine generator set and two heat recovery steam generators (HRSG), along with associated engineering and other services for the Kuwaiti Ministry of Electricity’s Sabiya Power Plant.
The equipment will allow the conversion of the plant from simple-cycle to combined-cycle configuration, helping it to generate more than 260 megawatts (MW) of extra power without the use of additional fuel. This is enough additional power to meet the average energy needs of more than 100,000 Kuwaiti households.
GE has proven strength in steam turbines, with a portfolio that helps ensure that site-specific, operational, steam cycle and application needs are met. The heat recovery steam generators (HRSG) will be shipped from Korea and are expected to arrive in Kuwait by the third quarter of 2018.
They will be installed and operated on the backend of non-GE F-class gas turbines currently operational at the facility. The HRSG units...
A new study will help ascertain the feasibility of coal as a fuel resource for power generation in Oman a report said. State-run Oman Power and Water Procurement Company (OPWP) has invited international consultants to bid for its contract to provide Financial & Commercial Advisory Services linked to the potential development of a coal-based Independent Power Project (IPP) the Oman Observer report said. Interested parties have until today (April 17) to purchase tender documents for the consultancy contract with the deadline for submission of bids slated for May 7 it added. There isn t a policy decision taken so far in this regard but this Request for Proposals is part of our normal work to prepare ourselves for any potential diversification of energy sources in Oman. So (a coal-based IPP) is not a confirmed project yet; what we are looking at is a feasibility study to prepare ourselves for diversification o...
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A new study will help ascertain the feasibility of coal as a fuel resource for power generation in Oman, a report said.
State-run Oman Power and Water Procurement Company (OPWP) has invited international consultants to bid for its contract to provide Financial & Commercial Advisory Services linked to the potential development of a coal-based Independent Power Project (IPP), the Oman Observer report said.
Interested parties have until today (April 17) to purchase tender documents for the consultancy contract, with the deadline for submission of bids slated for May 7, it added.
“There isn’t a policy decision taken so far in this regard, but this Request for Proposals is part of our normal work to prepare ourselves for any potential diversification of energy sources in Oman. So (a coal-based IPP) is not a confirmed project yet; what we are looking at is a feasibility study to prepare ourselves for diversification o...
Siemens will supply five F-class gas turbines to the Fadhili Combined Heat and Power (CHP) plant in Saudi Arabia. With a generating capacity of 1 200 megawatts the plant will supply electricity and process steam to a new natural gas extraction plant in Fadhili which is located around 120 km northwest of Dammam. The turbines will be produced at the Siemens Dammam Energy Hub (SDEH) the Middle East s largest gas turbine manufacturing facility. In May 2016 the SDEH launched its first gas turbine that was built by young Saudi nationals. The project is led by Doosan Heavy Industries and Construction the engineering procurement and construction (EPC) partner with whom Siemens inked the supply agreement. Furthermore Siemens and Kahrabel FZE an affiliate of the Engie Group signed the 16-year long-term service contract for the gas turbines. The Fadhili CHP plant is jointly owned by Saudi Electricity Company (30 per c...
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Siemens will supply five F-class gas turbines to the Fadhili Combined Heat and Power (CHP) plant in Saudi Arabia.
With a generating capacity of 1,200 megawatts, the plant will supply electricity and process steam to a new natural gas extraction plant in Fadhili, which is located around 120 km northwest of Dammam.
The turbines will be produced at the Siemens Dammam Energy Hub (SDEH), the Middle East’s largest gas turbine manufacturing facility. In May 2016, the SDEH launched its first gas turbine that was built by young Saudi nationals.
The project is led by Doosan Heavy Industries and Construction, the engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) partner with whom Siemens inked the supply agreement.
Furthermore, Siemens and Kahrabel FZE, an affiliate of the Engie Group, signed the 16-year long-term service contract for the gas turbines. The Fadhili CHP plant is jointly owned by Saudi Electricity Company (30 per c...
The diesel generators market is expected to grow from an estimated 13.06 billion in 2015 to 16.96 billion by 2020 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.4 per cent according to a report. The rapidly growing demand for continuous and reliable power across industries and the commercial sector is the primary growth driver of this segment stated MarketsandMarkets a leading business research firm in its report Diesel Generators Market by Application - Global Forecast to 2020 . The report includes profiles of some of the leading players in the diesel generators market such as Caterpillar (US) Cummins (US) Generac Holdings (US) Kohler Co (US) MTU Onsite Energy (Germany) and Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (Japan). Dominant players are trying to penetrate the developing economies and adopting various methods to grab the market share said the report. The scope accordingly aids market participants to iden...
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The diesel generators market is expected to grow from an estimated $13.06 billion in 2015 to $16.96 billion by 2020, at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.4 per cent, according to a report.
The rapidly growing demand for continuous and reliable power across industries and the commercial sector is the primary growth driver of this segment, stated MarketsandMarkets, a leading business research firm, in its report “Diesel Generators Market by Application - Global Forecast to 2020”.
The report includes profiles of some of the leading players in the diesel generators market such as Caterpillar (US), Cummins (US), Generac Holdings (US), Kohler Co (US), MTU Onsite Energy (Germany) and Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (Japan).
Dominant players are trying to penetrate the developing economies and adopting various methods to grab the market share, said the report.
The scope accordingly aids market participants to iden...
Doosan Portable Power and Saudi Diesel Power Equipment Division recently launched Doosan s latest eco-friendly hi-tech generators at an event held at the Marriot Hotel in Riyadh Saudi Arabia. At the event potential clients were brief on the product engaged in a Q&A session as well as in discussions with SDEC s international partners and their prominent clients within the private government and military sectors. Mohamed Qunaibi director of Power Equipment delivered the welcome speech and briefly shared the details of the current power solutions Doosan Portable Power and Saudi Diesel Power Division are offering in addition to discussing their future and upcoming plans. Doosan Portable Power s UAE and Europe s partners also attended the seminar and presented the company s current and upcoming plans for the Middle East and North Africa (Mena) region while underlining the importance of this region f...
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Doosan Portable Power and Saudi Diesel Power Equipment Division recently launched Doosan’s latest, eco-friendly hi-tech generators at an event held at the Marriot Hotel in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
At the event, potential clients were brief on the product, engaged in a Q&A session as well as in discussions with SDEC’s international partners and their prominent clients within the private, government, and military sectors.
Mohamed Qunaibi, director of Power Equipment, delivered the welcome speech, and briefly shared the details of the current power solutions Doosan Portable Power and Saudi Diesel Power Division are offering, in addition to discussing their future and upcoming plans.
Doosan Portable Power’s UAE and Europe’s partners also attended the seminar and presented the company's current and upcoming plans for the Middle East and North Africa (Mena) region, while underlining the importance of this region f...
The global market for boilers turbines and generators (BTG) is set to decrease from a cumulative 318 billion during the period 2010-2015 to 241 billion during 2016-2020 according to research and consulting firm GlobalData. The BTG market will experience the drop as capacity installation from thermal fuels continues to decline due to an increased focus on renewable energy sources and environmental issues associated with fossil fuel-fired power plants added the research. The company s latest report states that to meet growing demand for electricity countries worldwide have focused on increasing installed capacity primarily in the nuclear and renewables sectors. Aside from a transition towards cleaner sources of power generation the other factors affecting the global BTG market are environmental concerns tough economic conditions and fluctuations in fossil fuel prices it said. Swati Gupta GlobalData&rsquo...
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The global market for boilers, turbines, and generators (BTG) is set to decrease from a cumulative $318 billion during the period 2010-2015, to $241 billion during 2016-2020, according to research and consulting firm GlobalData.
The BTG market will experience the drop as capacity installation from thermal fuels continues to decline due to an increased focus on renewable energy sources and environmental issues associated with fossil fuel-fired power plants, added the research.
The company’s latest report states that to meet growing demand for electricity, countries worldwide have focused on increasing installed capacity, primarily in the nuclear and renewables sectors.
Aside from a transition towards cleaner sources of power generation, the other factors affecting the global BTG market are environmental concerns, tough economic conditions, and fluctuations in fossil fuel prices, it said.
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The Middle East will require additional power capacity of 267 gigawatts (GW) by 2030. This will take the region s capacity to 509 GW from 307 GW today resulting in an increase of 66 per cent. The next 15 years will also see 66 GW of capacity retired said Siemens in its outlook for the energy landscape in the Middle East until 2030. Siemen s maps out the region s current power generation scenario upcoming challenges allocation of energy sources and the role digitalisation will play in the future energy mix. Siemens found today s power generation challenges to be affordability sustainability efficiency and energy security. To overcome these power generation needs to allow for fuel diversity and to become more affordable reliable highly efficient with lower emissions and flexible enough to complement renewables. By 2030 highly efficient combined-cycle power plants (CCPPs) will dominate the market as their share of thermal power generation reaches 65 per c...
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The Middle East will require additional power capacity of 267 gigawatts (GW) by 2030. This will take the region’s capacity to 509 GW, from 307 GW today, resulting in an increase of 66 per cent. The next 15 years will also see 66 GW of capacity retired, said Siemens in its outlook for the energy landscape in the Middle East until 2030.
Siemen’s maps out the region’s current power generation scenario, upcoming challenges, allocation of energy sources and the role digitalisation will play in the future energy mix. Siemens found today’s power generation challenges to be affordability, sustainability, efficiency and energy security. To overcome these, power generation needs to allow for fuel diversity, and to become more affordable, reliable, highly efficient with lower emissions, and flexible enough to complement renewables.
By 2030, highly efficient combined-cycle power plants (CCPPs) will dominate the market, as their share of thermal power generation reaches 65 per c...
The Middle East will require additional power capacity of 267 gigawatts (GW) by 2030. This will take the region s capacity to 509 GW from 307 GW today resulting in an increase of 66 per cent. The next 15 years will also see 66 GW of capacity retired said Siemens in its outlook for the energy landscape in the Middle East until 2030. Siemen s maps out the region s current power generation scenario upcoming challenges allocation of energy sources and the role digitalisation will play in the future energy mix. Siemens found today s power generation challenges to be affordability sustainability efficiency and energy security. To overcome these power generation needs to allow for fuel diversity and to become more affordable reliable highly efficient with lower emissions and flexible enough to complement renewables. By 2030 highly efficient combined-cycle power plants (CCPPs) w...
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The GCC countries have a staggering 31.4 billion in ongoing mega projects of conventional power generation. Despite the massive investments the ground level power supply struggles to keep with the pace of rapid developments says a report Middle East the Arabian GCC countries in particular are experiencing strong growth in almost all industry sectors ranging from services tourism construction to energy intensive industries such as chemical aluminium oil and gas refineries. Coupled with growing demographics due to expanding expatriate workforce and local communities the Middle East is facing mounting challenges in producing and distributing the energy to fuel the economic growth in the future says a report by Nordic Industries Development. According to the report the GCC countries have a staggering 31.4 billion in ongoing mega projects of conventional power generation. These include upgrades of existing power and desalination plants ...
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The GCC countries have a staggering $31.4 billion in ongoing mega projects of conventional power generation. Despite the massive investments, the ground level power supply struggles to keep with the pace of rapid developments, says a report
Middle East, the Arabian GCC countries in particular, are experiencing strong growth in almost all industry sectors, ranging from services, tourism, construction to energy intensive industries such as, chemical, aluminium, oil and gas refineries. Coupled with growing demographics due to expanding expatriate workforce and local communities, the Middle East is facing mounting challenges in producing and distributing the energy to fuel the economic growth in the future, says a report by Nordic Industries Development.
According to the report, the GCC countries have a staggering $31.4 billion in ongoing mega projects of conventional power generation. These include upgrades of existing power and desalination plants ...
GLOBAL gas and steam turbine market earned revenues of 32.51 billion in 2013 and it is estimated to reach 43.49 billion in 2020 says a new analysis from Frost & Sullivan. The global gas turbine market has been on the upswing due to the rising replacement of ageing coal plants with modern gas-fired power stations as well as the growing availability and usage of natural gas in power generation. Market participants are also feeling optimistic due to the expansion of the global oil and gas industry and the need for more flexible generating assets owing to greater renewable energy generation. Similarly the global steam turbine market is experiencing a surge in demand due to the large coal-fired capacity additions in emerging markets such as China and India. Furthermore the increase in the number of combined-cycle gas turbines (CCGT) plants expansion of nuclear power and upgrading of coal plants with supercritical and ultra-supercritical technology have ...
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GLOBAL gas and steam turbine market earned revenues of $32.51 billion in 2013 and it is estimated to reach $43.49 billion in 2020, says a new analysis from Frost & Sullivan.
The global gas turbine market has been on the upswing due to the rising replacement of ageing coal plants with modern gas-fired power stations as well as the growing availability and usage of natural gas in power generation.
Market participants are also feeling optimistic due to the expansion of the global oil and gas industry, and the need for more flexible generating assets, owing to greater renewable energy generation.
Similarly, the global steam turbine market is experiencing a surge in demand due to the large coal-fired capacity additions in emerging markets such as China and India.
Furthermore, the increase in the number of combined-cycle gas turbines (CCGT) plants, expansion of nuclear power, and upgrading of coal plants with supercritical and ultra-supercritical technology have ...
SOLAR Turbines is a manufacturer of industrial gas turbines. The company offers gas turbine engines gas compressors gas turbine-powered compressor sets mechanical-drive packages and generator sets. A leading market position comprehensive product portfolio and synergies with parent company are the major strengths of the company. Though the company has risks associated with competition and stringent regulatory environment its research and development (R&D) activities and global gas turbine market could offer ample growth opportunities says GlobalData in a strengths weaknesses opportunities and threats (SWOT) analysis of the company. STRENGTHS Comprehensive product portfolio: Solar Turbines leverages its comprehensive portfolio of industrial gas turbines and related services for its revenue growth and profitability. The company designs produces and distributes gas turbine engines gas turbine-powered compressor...
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SOLAR Turbines is a manufacturer of industrial gas turbines. The company offers gas turbine engines, gas compressors, gas turbine-powered compressor sets, mechanical-drive packages and generator sets.
A leading market position, comprehensive product portfolio, and synergies with parent company are the major strengths of the company. Though the company has risks associated with competition and stringent regulatory environment, its research and development (R&D) activities and global gas turbine market could offer ample growth opportunities, says GlobalData in a strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats (SWOT) analysis of the company.
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Comprehensive product portfolio: Solar Turbines leverages its comprehensive portfolio of industrial gas turbines and related services for its revenue growth and profitability. The company designs, produces, and distributes gas turbine engines, gas turbine-powered compressor...
DEMAND is rising fast for power and water in Kuwait pushing the country towards an ambitious public-private partnership strategy to increase capacity. The battle to keep the lights on and the air conditioners running is no easy task in Kuwait. The gap between installed power and water generating capacity and demand is tight which is particularly problematic in the summer. Kuwait s electricity needs have risen at an annual rate of about 7 per cent which has put pressure on its power and water ministry to build more plants. The ministry expects Kuwait s peak power demand to almost double to 22 500 megawatts (MW) by 2020 from 12 060 MW last summer. It is a similar story for water with demand expected to rise to 3.25 billion litres per day in 2020 from 2.02 billion litres last year. As a result Kuwait plans to add 11 300 MW of power and 2 billion litres of water capacity over the next seven years even after decommissioning parts of its fleet of a...
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DEMAND is rising fast for power and water in Kuwait, pushing the country towards an ambitious public-private partnership strategy to increase capacity.
The battle to keep the lights on – and the air conditioners running – is no easy task in Kuwait.
The gap between installed power and water generating capacity and demand is tight, which is particularly problematic in the summer.
Kuwait’s electricity needs have risen at an annual rate of about 7 per cent, which has put pressure on its power and water ministry to build more plants. The ministry expects Kuwait’s peak power demand to almost double to 22,500 megawatts (MW) by 2020, from 12,060 MW last summer.
It is a similar story for water, with demand expected to rise to 3.25 billion litres per day in 2020 from 2.02 billion litres last year.
As a result, Kuwait plans to add 11,300 MW of power and 2 billion litres of water capacity over the next seven years, even after decommissioning parts of its fleet of a...
GE and REP Holding (REPH) a Russian power engineering company have signed a contract to assemble an additional 28 GE MS 5002E gas turbines at REPH s Nevsky Zavod manufacturing facilities. The deal is the third to be covered under a technology transfer and licensing agreement signed by GE Oil & Gas and REPH in March 2008. A contract for the assembly of the first 19 units was signed in 2008 and a second contract for 10 units was signed last year. The technology transfer and licensing agreement which calls for the assembly of Ladoga 32 gas compressor units based on MS 5002E gas turbines in Russia supports REPH s plans to sell the Ladoga gas turbine technology in the country. Our agreement with GE underscores the importance of using highly efficient and proven technologies in the modernisation of Russia s energy infrastructure says Igor Starinkov president of REPH. Gas turbines that are to be manufactured in Russia by REP Holding will be used in Gazprom ...
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GE and REP Holding (REPH), a Russian power engineering company, have signed a contract to assemble an additional 28 GE MS 5002E gas turbines at REPH’s Nevsky Zavod manufacturing facilities. The deal is the third to be covered under a technology transfer and licensing agreement signed by GE Oil & Gas and REPH in March 2008. A contract for the assembly of the first 19 units was signed in 2008, and a second contract for 10 units was signed last year.
The technology transfer and licensing agreement, which calls for the assembly of Ladoga 32 gas compressor units based on MS 5002E gas turbines in Russia, supports REPH’s plans to sell the Ladoga gas turbine technology in the country.
“Our agreement with GE underscores the importance of using highly efficient and proven technologies in the modernisation of Russia’s energy infrastructure,” says Igor Starinkov, president of REPH.
Gas turbines that are to be manufactured in Russia by REP Holding will be used in Gazprom ...
THE need to lower carbon emissions is having a major impact on the power generation sector worldwide. New regulatory frameworks and changes in end-users consumption are driving the development and deployment of new low emission technologies. With many competing technologies now available as well as increasing energy price volatility and more complex regulatory requirements it is difficult for investors to make informed decisions and for corporate to set up robust investment plans. To aid the decision making process A T Kearney has developed the Energy Transition Model (ETM) which brings together extensive data collected over many years of working in the sector and which allows users to try out different scenarios of prices regulations technology costs and infrastructure build up to 30 years into the future. At the moment the big energy players are simply hedging their technology bets in order to diversify any risks but a bold company that has a cl...
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THE need to lower carbon emissions is having a major impact on the power generation sector worldwide.
New regulatory frameworks and changes in end-users’ consumption are driving the development and deployment of new low emission technologies. With many competing technologies now available, as well as increasing energy price volatility and more complex regulatory requirements, it is difficult for investors to make informed decisions and for corporate to set up robust investment plans.
To aid the decision making process A T Kearney has developed the “Energy Transition Model” (ETM), which brings together extensive data collected over many years of working in the sector, and which allows users to try out different scenarios of prices, regulations, technology costs and infrastructure build up to 30 years into the future.
At the moment, the big energy players are simply hedging their technology bets in order to diversify any risks, but a bold company that has a cl...
THROUGH continual investment in research and product development at their state-of-the-art UKAS accredited Innovation Centre combined with a reputation for quality and exceptional levels of customer service BM Polyco has set the standard in industrial hand protection. In 2010 BM Polyco extended its HexArmor range of ISEA Level 5 cut puncture abrasion and needle-stick resistant gloves to offer task-specific performance gloves. Combining SuperFabric with high performance technologies the new HexArmor Gator Grip GGT5 and GGT5 Mud gloves offer users a premium choice of product for the oil and gas industry. Tested under the most widely used industry methods of mechanical hazard assessment which meet both ANSI/ISEA and CE Level 5 HexArmor products are tested using the EN388 method for mechanical abrasion cut resistance tear resistance and puncture resistance to ensure superior performance. The Gator Grip GGT5 is made with SuperFabric - a material which of...
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THROUGH continual investment in research and product development at their state-of-the-art UKAS accredited Innovation Centre combined with a reputation for quality and exceptional levels of customer service, BM Polyco has set the standard in industrial hand protection.
In 2010, BM Polyco extended its HexArmor range of ISEA Level 5 cut, puncture, abrasion, and needle-stick resistant gloves to offer task-specific performance gloves. Combining SuperFabric with high performance technologies, the new HexArmor Gator Grip GGT5 and GGT5 Mud gloves offer users a premium choice of product for the oil and gas industry.
Tested under the most widely used industry methods of mechanical hazard assessment which meet both ANSI/ISEA and CE Level 5, HexArmor products are tested using the EN388 method for mechanical abrasion, cut resistance, tear resistance and puncture resistance to ensure superior performance.
The Gator Grip GGT5 is made with SuperFabric - a material which of...
THE new generation of Siemens gas turbines has cracked the US market. The utility company NextEra ordered six of the world record-setting gas turbines for the modernisation of combined-cycle power plants in Florida. Beginning in 2013 the turbines will reduce natural gas consumption at the power plants cutting emissions of the greenhouse gas carbon dioxide by more than 50 per cent in the process. NextEra will save approximately 1 billion in operating and maintenance costs over the life of the turbines. When operated in a combined cycle with a steam turbine the new gas turbine has a world-record efficiency rating of 60 per cent. This represents a huge leap in efficiency in the US where the average efficiency rating of fossil-fired power plants is barely 30 per cent with even that of combined-cycle power plants below 40 per cent. If all of the combined-cycle power plants were to use the high-efficiency Siemens turbine they would generate nearly 350 more terawatt-hours pe...
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THE new generation of Siemens gas turbines has cracked the US market. The utility company NextEra ordered six of the world record-setting gas turbines for the modernisation of combined-cycle power plants in Florida. Beginning in 2013, the turbines will reduce natural gas consumption at the power plants, cutting emissions of the greenhouse gas carbon dioxide by more than 50 per cent in the process. NextEra will save approximately $1 billion in operating and maintenance costs over the life of the turbines.
When operated in a combined cycle with a steam turbine, the new gas turbine has a world-record efficiency rating of 60 per cent. This represents a huge leap in efficiency in the US, where the average efficiency rating of fossil-fired power plants is barely 30 per cent, with even that of combined-cycle power plants below 40 per cent. If all of the combined-cycle power plants were to use the high-efficiency Siemens turbine, they would generate nearly 350 more terawatt-hours pe...
ORCA Offshore is a range of fresh water generators that use vacuum distillation to convert up to 70 tonnes of sea water into potable water per day. Developed by Alfa Laval specifically for use offshore the Orca range is constructed from titanium and other corrosion-resistant materials to a simple design that ensures a long working life and low operating and maintenance costs. The core of the equipment is a plate heat exchanger with titanium plates that acts as both an evaporator and a condenser. Thanks to its corrosion resistance Titanium is the ideal material for seawater desalination systems and compared to a shell and tube exchanger with its greater surface area and welding the compact and light weight Orca plate heat exchanger represents a distinctly less expensive proposition. Over the years Alfa Laval has built a market leading position in plate technology and its application to desalination processes. Much of the world s merchant fleet uses Alfa Laval desal...
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ORCA Offshore is a range of fresh water generators that use vacuum distillation to convert up to 70 tonnes of sea water into potable water per day.
Developed by Alfa Laval specifically for use offshore, the Orca range is constructed from titanium and other corrosion-resistant materials to a simple design that ensures a long working life and low operating and maintenance costs.
The core of the equipment is a plate heat exchanger with titanium plates that acts as both an evaporator and a condenser. Thanks to its corrosion resistance, Titanium is the ideal material for seawater desalination systems and, compared to a shell and tube exchanger with its greater surface area and welding, the compact and light weight Orca plate heat exchanger represents a distinctly less expensive proposition.
Over the years, Alfa Laval has built a market leading position in plate technology and its application to desalination processes. Much of the world’s merchant fleet uses Alfa Laval desal...
WEG has received an order from Rolls Royce Power Engineering for the supply of 11 31 250-KVA 4-pole 1120-frame generators for use on to two of the world s largest oil platforms -- Petrobras 51 and 52 (P51 and P52). The WEG generators will be coupled to RB-211 Rolls-Royce turbines the same type of engines used on Boeing 747 jumbo jets the company has said. The package of the 31 250KVA (13 800vo1t) WEG generators and natural gas-driven RB-211 engines provide each of the Petrobras floating platform units (FPU) with a cost-effective power-generation system that delivers high efficiency and offers considerable space saving and an unmatched power to weight ratio claimed the company. In addition to supplying its RB 211 turbines Rolls Royce is also contracted to supply all integration and installation engineering for the power generation systems on both P51 and P52 floating platforms. P51 the latest of the two rigs is set to operate off the Rio de Janeiro state coa...
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WEG has received an order from Rolls Royce Power Engineering for the supply of 11 31,250-KVA, 4-pole 1120-frame generators for use on to two of the world’s largest oil platforms -- Petrobras 51 and 52 (P51 and P52).
The WEG generators will be coupled to RB-211 Rolls-Royce turbines, the same type of engines used on Boeing 747 jumbo jets, the company has said.
The package of the 31,250KVA (13,800vo1t) WEG generators and natural gas-driven RB-211 engines provide each of the Petrobras floating platform units (FPU) with a cost-effective power-generation system that delivers high efficiency and offers considerable space saving and an unmatched power to weight ratio, claimed the company.
In addition to supplying its RB 211 turbines, Rolls Royce is also contracted to supply all integration and installation engineering for the power generation systems on both P51 and P52 floating platforms.
P51, the latest of the two rigs, is set to operate off the Rio de Janeiro state coa...
By adopting a new approach to the application of temporary power systems companies can make a major impact on project profitability. Specifically they can bring about increased production levels generate additional revenue and improve cash flow. Other benefits include reductions in the risk of lost production in capital expenditure and in total project costs. In today s market there is enormous commercial pressure to produce oil at the earliest opportunity to improve project cash flow and project profitability. To enable this the conversion of existing vessels and refurbishment of early production facilities is increasing. Temporary power systems are well suited to powering these applications during both the fabrication and refurbishment phases. They also provide the facility with power while it is operating. Typical applications for early production include amongst many others power for surface facilities down-hole pumps and water injection units. ...
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By adopting a new approach to the application of temporary power systems companies can make a major impact on project profitability.
Specifically, they can bring about increased production levels, generate additional revenue and improve cash flow. Other benefits include reductions in the risk of lost production, in capital expenditure, and in total project costs.
In today’s market, there is enormous commercial pressure to produce oil at the earliest opportunity to improve project cash flow and project profitability. To enable this, the conversion of existing vessels and refurbishment of early production facilities is increasing.
Temporary power systems are well suited to powering these applications during both the fabrication and refurbishment phases. They also provide the facility with power while it is operating. Typical applications for early production include, amongst many others, power for surface facilities, down-hole pumps and water injection units.
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PPOWER generation in the Middle East is booming as never before thanks to the deployment of latest technology in harnessing the abundant natural gas resources in the region. The generating plants worth billions of dirhams are however dependent upon several small components that need regular servicing. The capability of such servicing in the Middle East has taken a giant leap with the setting up of the Sun Power-Gen Service Centre in Dubai. Sun Power-Gen Systems and Services (SPG) a subsidiary company of Super Technical is a specialist firm set up to market world renowned products and provides a full service backup to ensure the best operational efficiency at all times. Sun Power -Gen are the exclusive distributors of Parker Aerospace Moog Goyen and Mecair products. We aim at excellence in precision - ensuring that nozzles and valves products of high engineering perform to their designed capability Jitendra Odhrani sales engineer of the company sai...
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PPOWER generation in the Middle East is booming as never before thanks to the deployment of latest technology in harnessing the abundant natural gas resources in the region.
The generating plants worth billions of dirhams are however dependent upon several small components that need regular servicing. The capability of such servicing in the Middle East has taken a giant leap with the setting up of the Sun Power-Gen Service Centre in Dubai.
Sun Power-Gen, Systems and Services (SPG), a subsidiary company of Super Technical, is a specialist firm set up to market world renowned products and provides a full service backup to ensure the best operational efficiency at all times. Sun Power -Gen are the exclusive distributors of Parker Aerospace, Moog, Goyen and Mecair products.
“We aim at excellence in precision - ensuring that nozzles and valves, products of high engineering, perform to their designed capability,” Jitendra Odhrani sales engineer of the company sai...
