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DESPITE GREAT POTENTIAL, Middle Eastand North Africa (MENA) has not madesignificant progress in renewable energy.Limited fossil fuels, along with growingelectricity needs, means rapiddeployment of renewable energystrategies must be put in place. MESIA’sGurmeet Kaur throws light on thetremendous potential that North Africaholds for solar projects (p22). Meanwhile,wind energy projects in countries such asJordan, Morocco and Saudi Arabia aremoving ahead (p30). Also, to meet powerdemands, the MENA nations can look toregionally exchange electricity. This canlead to significant economic gains. Readall about interconnected grids on p16.Besides these, don’t miss the AnnualHVACR Review (p40) as well as our AnnualElectrical Equipment Buyers’ Guide (p60)that offers a comprehensive guide to theregion’s power industry manufacturersand suppliers.

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business & managementmarket news 6DEWA commissions 15 substations this year; Abu DhabiPort launches blockchain technology; UAE’s BarakahUnit 1 gets an updated schedule; Alstom initiatestesting for Riyadh Metro

executive strategysafer saudi 14With the demand for electrical power on the rise, arcfault protection must shift from a “luxury” to a must

analysisbridging the gap 16Interconnected networks can enable cross-borderpower exchange to fulfil electricity demand in MENA

renewable energyexclusive interview 22MESIA’s Gurmeet Kaur speaks about the abundant solarpotential in North African countries

blowing in the right Direction 30Wind energy potential, only second to solar in theMiddle East, is gaining ground thanks to technology

compressorsefficiency is essential 38Byrne Rental on the trends that will lead to a bettercompressor market in the Middle East

Hvacrthe green Zone 40Taqeef, Seeley and Danfoss executives reveal how theregion is ramping up HVAC efficiency goals

2nd annual refrigeration conference 46Post-event review on the Bahrain edition that tookplace in April 2018

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Natural gas still on topspot to achieve greenenergy future: G20WOrlD EnErGy MiniStErSrepresenting about two thirds ofthe global population tussled overhow the world can achieve acleaner energy future. thecompromise answer: natural gas, atleast for now.

according to a Bloomberg report,a consensus statement from G20energy ministers meeting inargentina cited the potential ofnatural gas “to expand significantlyover the coming decades”.Meanwhile, the group said thatnations that “opt to enhance theirrenewable energy strategies”should boost investment andfinancing within that arena.

“Gas will play a vital role in everytransition,” as the world strives tomeet targets for emissions cuts laidout in the 2016 Paris agreement,thorsten Herdan, Germany’sdirector general of energy policy,said. a next step: renewable gaseslike hydrogen, he said.

the two-day meeting, held insnow-swept bariloche, argentina,was attended by leading energyofficials from a wide range ofcountries, including uS EnergySecretary rick Perry, in June.

Iraq to form US$1.3bnventure for Grand Fawport projectiraq Will crEatE a uS$1.3bnventure to oversee the execution ofthe Grand Faw port project, one ofthe world's largest containerterminals, according to Reuters.citizens of the Southern port ofbasra, in which the Faw Peninsula issituated, will be allowed to ownshares of the joint-stock company,local agency Shafaq News said.“the company will supervise theexecution of the Faw Port projectand will also offer the various partsof this mega project to foreign firmsfor investment with a maximumshareholding of 49 per cent,” it said,citing an iraqi transport Ministrystatement.transport minister Kazem Fanjan al-Hamami added that the Ministrywould organise meetings withpotential investors to push aheadwith the project which “wouldlargely boost iraq’s economy andtransport industry”.

Maqta Gateway, an abu Dhabi Portssubsidiary, is the first abu Dhabi entity to developand launch its own blockchain technology – Silsal.Silsal will combine blockchain technology andunique digital user identities to provide a seamlessand secure link between stakeholders across thetrade community.

Blockchain technology acts as an open digitalledger that can be used by trade actors to recordand extract details regarding transactions withgreater security, transparency and efficiency.

Silsal was conceived to address the gap in themarket for exporters and importers, to provideeasy and public access to transaction statusupdates, reduce the need for paperwork, calls andphysical visits, and to speed up informationexchange overall. Initially, the technology will beoffered to freight forwarders and their customers,and subsequently extended to the rest of thetrade community as a complementary tool to theexisting mPCS (Maqta’s Port Community System).

this project was developed in the DigitalInnovation Lab without external partners, andhas been field-tested with abu Dhabi Ports’strategic customers.

Capt Mohamed Juma al Shamisi, CeO abuDhabi Ports, commented on the occasion,saying: “we are delighted to announce thelaunch of the first home-grown blockchaintechnology in abu Dhabi through Silsal service,which was developed using local resources andcapabilities to provide advanced services toall users.”

Maqta Gateway, inaugurated in October2017, is a transformational project that has setout to re-define abu Dhabi’s trade services,processes and information exchange through aunified interface that connects various tradecustomers, including shipping agents, traders,custom brokers, freight forwarders and clearingagents, with entities integrated within thesystem locally and internationally.

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Dubai ElEctricity anD Waterauthority (DEWa) hascommissioned 15 132/11 kVsubstations at a total cost ofuS$471mn as part of ambitiousnational development plans, andDEWa’s efforts to meet increasingdemand for energy use in Dubai.

the substations are located inSalal, Saih al Shuaib, Expo 2020,Warsan 1, Sheikh Mohammed binrashid Gardens, Palm Jumeirah,al Markad, nad al Hammar,business bay and Zabeel 2.

“DEWa has aligned itsstrategies to support thedevelopment plans launched byHH Sheikh Mohammed bin rashid al Maktoum,Vice-President and Prime Minister of the uaE andruler of Dubai. DEWa is providing advancedinfrastructure to meet the increasing demand forenergy and water use in Dubai and to provideenergy and water supplies at the highest levels ofavailability, reliability and efficiency. thecommissioning of 15 132/11kV substationsreflects the unique approach adopted by DEWa toimprove the services we provide to ourcustomers," said Saeed Mohammed al tayer, MDand cEO of DEWa.

“DEWa had 236 132/11kV substations by theend of 2017. Out of these, we commissioned 15 in2017 at total cost of uS$460mn. this reflectsDEWa’s position as being at the forefront of theinternational community, by reducing customer

minutes lost (cMl) to 2.68 minutes compared to15 minutes recorded by leading utilities in theEuropean union.

“also, DEWa recorded 3.3 per cent losses in itselectricity transmission and distribution networkscompared to six to seven per cent recorded inEurope and the uSa. Water network lossesdecreased to almost half to 7.1 per cent, comparedto 15 per cent in north america. the uaE,represented by DEWa ranked first globally forgetting electricity, according to the World bank’sDoing business report 2018,” added al tayer.

DEWa’s current capacity is 10,413MW, withclean energy producing 413MW. by 2020, cleanenergy will produce 1,313MW in Dubai, and thetotal electricity generation capacity in Dubai willbe 14,085 MW include solar power.

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Saudia Cargo to constructnew cargo handlingfacility at Jeddah’s KAIASauDia carGO HaS recentlysigned agreements with threemajor companies to construct anew cargo handling facility at Kingabdulaziz international airport(Kaia). the agreements weresigned with three companies – al-bawani which will be in charge ofconstruction and implementationof the project; Siemens, which willsupply the facility with state-of-the-art mechanical equipment andadvanced cargo handling systems; and aEcOM, which willsupervise the new facility’sengineering works.

the 75,000 sq m cargo handlingfacility has double area of thecurrent one, estimated at 35,000 sqm. the first phase of the projectcommences June 2018 and isexpected to end november 2019while the second phase begins June2020 and ends December 2021 asper the implementation plan. thenew facility will enhance Saudiacargo company’s handlingcapabilities for hazardous material,pharmaceuticals, frozen materialsand different goods. the projectcomes in line with the Saudia cargoStrategy 2020, launched recently inalignment with Vision 2030.

Deerns signs consultancycontract for KuwaitInternational AirportDEErnS GrOuP anD its localpartner al-nabhan Engineeringconsultancy have signed a majorconsultancy agreement withKuwait’s Directorate General of civilaviation for the provision ofmanagement and supervisionservices aimed at theimplementation of a range oftechnical facilities at and aroundKuwait international airport.the total contract value amounts touS$40mn and will be executed overa period of five years. the work willbe carried out from Deerns’ localoffice in Kuwait, with local expertiseand logistical support from al-nabhan, and with specialist supportfrom Deerns offices in Europe.Deerns has won this project in abidding process that started early2017. the firm has worked inKuwait before Deerns provided thedesign of technical facilities for theairport’s new terminal building.

aLStOM haS Been conducting initial dynamictests for the Riyadh Metro Project at the FaStconsortium Line 4 Depot test track in Riyadh,Saudi arabia. the Riyadh Metro Project, ownedby arriyadh Development authority (aDa),consists of six lines totalling 176km and 85metro stations.

the test campaign includes the demonstrationof the performance of the railway system, frompower supply to signalling systems, using thetrains which have already been delivered.

alstom, as part of FaSt consortium, issupplying a fully integrated metro system for

Lines 4, 5 and 6, which includes: 69 Metropolis-based Riyadh Metro trains, Urbalis signallingsystem, hesop energy recovery station as well astracks. the Metropolis-based train for Riyadh iscomposed of two cars per set and is 36 metreslong. each train features three classes: first class,family class and singles class. the trains will offerpassengers a high level of comfort, ergonomicseating, LeD lighting, air conditioning andpassenger information system.

the trains are driverless. the trainmovements are protected by a state-of-the-artsignalling system controlling the speed of thetrains, ensuring smooth and safe operationsincluding automatic opening of the train doors.the fully air-conditioned stations are equippedwith platform screen doors also preventingpeople to access the track. the trains are alsoequipped with an advanced passengerinformation system delivering real-timeinformation to the passengers through screensand loudspeakers on board the train and on thestation platforms.

Alstom initiates testing for Riyadh Metro

naWaH EnErGy cOMPany (nawah),operator of the barakah nuclear EnergyPlant in the al Dhafra region of abu Dhabi,has completed the comprehensiveoperational readiness review to generatean updated schedule for the start-up of thefirst peaceful nuclear energy reactoramong the arab nations.

With construction of unit 1 recentlycompleted by the Emirates nuclear Energycorporation (EnEc) and its joint venturepartner Korea Electric Power corporation(KEPcO), the results of nawah’s reviewforecast that the loading of nuclear fuelassemblies required to commence nuclearoperations at barakah unit 1 will occur betweenthe end of 2019 and early 2020.

the schedule review was carried out in strictaccordance with the principles of a healthy nuclearsafety culture, which requires conservativedecision-making to support nuclear safety.

consequently, the resulting projection for thestart-up of unit 1 operations reflects the timerequired for the plant’s nuclear operators tocomplete operational readiness activities and toobtain necessary regulatory approvals, all of whichare all designed to ensure safe, sustainable nuclearoperations after start-up.

the review, which was led by nawah’s team ofnuclear experts, as well as the participation ofEnEc, and international nuclear experts. Only afterall preparations for nuclear operations aresuccessfully completed and nawah has received an

operating licence for unit 1 from Fanr, willoperators begin to load nuclear fuel assembliesand initiate operations.

Mark reddemann, cEO of nawah, said, “Ourreview relied on global nuclear standards toanalyse the remaining work required for nuclearoperations, and we are confident that this newprojection for Fuel load gives nawah a nuclear-centric and conservative schedule to delivernuclear operations in alignment with the higheststandards of safety and quality.”

reddemann added, “unit 1 is the pioneeringnuclear energy reactor in the uaE and will set thebenchmark for the three remaining units of thebarakah Plant and, possibly, for other nuclearenergy projects in the arab world. by achievinghigh standards in unit 1, nawah is setting a robustprecedent for the subsequent operation of units 2,3 and 4, as well as for the regional industry.”

The Metropolis-based train for Riyadh is composed of twocars per set and is 36 metres long.

The nuclear operations at Barakah Unit 1 will commence between the endof 2019 and early 2020.

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THe 24TH WORlD energy Congress will beheld in Abu Dhabi from 9-12 September2019. Mubadala Investment Company, AbuDhabi’s leading strategic investmentcompany, will be a Host Sponsor for the 2019 Congress.

Held every three years, the World energyCongress is the world’s largest, longest-run -ning and most influential energy gath ering.Under the patronage of HH Sheikh Khalifabin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the UAe,the 24th edition will take place at the AbuDhabi National exhibition Centre (ADNeC),marking the first time the Congress has beenhosted in a Middle eastern city and an OPeCmember country, in its 94-year history.

The World energy Congress sets itselfapart from other energy and energy-relatedconferences by covering the entire energyspectrum, from oil and gas to renewableenergy and nuclear as well as power,providing a forum for industry’s largest andmost diverse conversation.

Mubadala manages a diverse globalenergy portfolio with interests spanning thepetroleum value chain, from exploration andproduction, through refining and

petrochemicals. Through the technology andoperations experience of its assetcompanies, Mubadala is working alongsideADNOC to develop Abu Dhabi’s downstreamcapabilities and position the emirate as theleading hub serving the Middle east and thegrowing markets of Asia.

Mubadala’s investment portfolio ofcompanies operating in a variety of sectorslocally and globally further supports thevision and strategy of the government inachieving the Abu Dhabi Vision 2030 towardsa diversified economy. In the energy sectormore specifically, Mubadala’s rich portfolioof energy companies and operational assetssupport the UAe Vision 2021 and the UAeenergy Strategy 2050, which set a 50 percent target for clean energy in the country’senergy mix by 2050.

Matar Al Neyadi, Undersecretary at theUAe Ministry of energy and Industry andchairman of the UAe Organising Committeefor the 24th World energy Congress, said,“We are delighted to partner with Mubadalaas the host to the 2019 Abu Dhabi Worldenergy Congress. Thanks to its expertise,Mubadala is helping transform Abu Dhabi

and the UAe into a global centre ofexcellence. By being at the forefront of the24th World energy Congress, Mubadala willsupport our ambition to bring leadingcompanies and investors, industry expertsand entrepreneurs to Abu Dhabi next year.Ultimately, this will help create a leadingplatform for influence and strengthencooperation between the public and privatesectors worldwide.”

Speaking on behalf of MubadalaInvestment Company, Musabbeh Al Kaabi,CeO of Petroleum and Petrochemicals,added, “The Congress will attract a broadrange of key senior players in the energyindustry to Abu Dhabi. As a global investor,we are honoured to be among the hosts whowill welcome these guests and provide themwith a clear picture of the capabilities andexpertise that exist within the emirate tosupport the leading position Abu Dhabi nowholds in the global energy sector.”

In the coming months, the UAe OrganisingCommittee will announce additionalstrategic partnerships for the 24th Congressthat will cement Abu Dhabi’s position at theepicentre of the global energy industry.

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ABB HAS WON orders from the Ministry of electricity in Iraq todeliver five fixed and 15 mobile 132kV substations that will helpstrengthen the power grid and provide electricity in central Iraq. Aspart of the projects, ABB will also deliver vital products such as gas-and air-insulated switchgear, power transformers and capacitorbanks to improve power quality and advanced IeC 61850-basedautomation, protection and telecommunication systems for controland monitoring of substation assets. The 15 mobile substations willenable fast electrification in some of the most needy areas.www.technicalreview.me/power-a-water

ABB to strengthen powerinfrastructure in Iraq

MORe THAN 130MN cubic metres of sand were removed as Omangears up to open the 680km road to Saudi Arabia. The sultanate isworking hard to open a road that passes through the world’s largestdesert, according to the Implementation Support and Follow-UpUnit (ISFU) of Tanfeedh, according to a Times Of Oman report.

The quickest route between Oman and Saudi Arabia is currently1,638km long, passing through the UAe and takes between 16 and18 hours. The new road is expected to shave off more than 800km ofthe journey. The opening of this road comes as part of 16 initiativeswithin the logistics services sector of ISFU.

“ISFU is working with all the stakeholders to speed up the openingof this road,” ISFU said in the Annual Report 2017, which wasreleased last week.www.technicalreview.me/construction

New Oman road to reduce journey toSaudi Arabia by 800km

SNC-lAVAlIN HAS signed an exclusive agreement with ProjectDevelopment & Management International (PDMI) in Oman, todesign and deliver a greenfield chlor-akali PVC plant located150km southeast of Muscat. SNC-lavalin will be responsible forthe concept development and commissioning of the project. Inaddition, the company will carry out the initial engineering,master planning, process technology evaluation and selection tosupport project financial investment decision approvals. Thesubsequent ePCM contract is expected in Q1 2019, where SNC-lavalin will execute the complete design and delivery, workingalongside Omani contractors to maximise in-country value.www.technicalreview.me/manufacturing

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SAuDi ArABiA iS embarking on anambitious and inspiring journey torestructure the kingdom’s oil-

dependent economy and move towardsVision 2030. We are also witnessing astaggering amount of construction projectscurrently being built and in the pipeline inthe coming years in Saudi Arabia.

With Saudi Arabia growing at a fasterpace than ever before, skilled workers arealso in demand, particularly in the energysector. Institutions in the kingdom havesome of the best engineers working forthem and are adapting to the rapid natureof the business and embracing change.

Despite having incredible skillset andexperience there is always a need for highly-qualified engineers and consultants to stayabreast of the latest trends in the powerindustry and the solutions available.

The seminar, held in conjunction withInstitute of electrical and electronicsengineers (Ieee), titled ‘Challenges andMitigation in Arc Flash and PF CapacitorApplications’ was an ideal platform foreaton to enhance knowledge anddemonstrate the capabilities of ourproducts such as arc fault detection devices(AFDD) and how they are essential for SaudiArabia today.

Arc faults are a silent – and oftenoverlooked – threat to every commercialbuilding in the region. These instances ofelectric micro lightning can develop quietlyover time, creating a hidden set ofconditions that escalate without anyobvious sign of danger. Yet, they are one ofthe main causes of electrically ignited fires.

Non-residential buildings are commonplaces for electrical fires caused by an arcfault. These can range from retail spacesand industrial buildings to hospitals,stadiums, airports and restaurants. Arcfaults can be caused by a number of factors:faulty appliances, bent wires or plugs, wires

crushed by furniture, broken cables, looseconnections or contacts, exposure torodent bites or UV rays. On a smaller scale,electrical arcs may also be due to thesimple ageing of an installation or thepressure placed upon installation cables byincreased usage.

While traditional circuit breakers areoften thought to provide full protection – asthey are designed to prevent electrocutionand protect equipment by detecting earthfault currents, short-circuits and over-current hazards – this is not the case. As aresult, a lack of awareness is one of thebiggest issues surrounding arc faults.

Fire has the potential to put hundreds ofoccupants at risk within a matter ofseconds. And when it comes to protectinglife and property, there’s no room forcompromise.

The potential consequences of failing toplan properly are difficult to overestimate.However, it’s clear that those charged with

managing commercial buildings must placegreater importance on safeguardingelectrical installations to mitigate the risk offire and ensure the safety of those insidethe building.

AFDD provide the best defense againstelectrically ignited fires. These work bydigitally monitoring the wire for specificfrequencies that can indicate an arc fault.They can be installed alongside traditionalcircuit devices like miniature circuit breakers(MCBs), which use thermal and magneticdetection to identify short circuit and over-current hazards, as well as residual currentdevices (RCDs), which use a balancetransformer to detect earth faults.

In countries where the use of AFDDs isnot compulsory, the installation of suchdevices relies on building managers,installers and electricians. This is particularlykey for commercial buildings where largegroups of people gather and a fire couldquickly impact considerable numbers ofemployees, shoppers, sports fans orwhoever may be in the building. In theseinstances, the installation of arc faultdetection devices can give the installer,specifier/consultant and property ownergreater peace of mind.

With demand for electrical power on therise in Saudi Arabia, arc fault protectionmust shift from a “luxury” to a must.Strategic fire prevention policies mustinclude technology like AFDDs to keep fire atbay – and those in the building safe.

The importance of having reliable andsafe products cannot be overestimated indeveloping and growing countries. eatonconducts regular seminars and workshopsthroughout the region as we are in an idealposition to spread our knowledge andprovide consultants, engineers anddecision-makers with a much firmer graspand knowledge to select the best solutionsfor their projects. �

Eaton recently partnered with Saudi Aramco for a knowledge workshop to bring the latest updates in fire safetymanagement to the kingdom’s technical workforce. Frank Ackland, Middle East general manager at Eaton, explains toTechnical Review Middle East that through such seminars, arc fault risks can be mitigated.

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The ArAb PetroleumInvestments Corporation (APICORP),in its April 2018 report, forecast that

the MENA region will require US$260bn ofinvestment to meet rising and suppressedelectricity demand.

The report noted that electricity demandand consumption have been growing rapidlyin the MENA region, driven by populationgrowth and urbanisation, rising incomelevels, industrialisation, and low electricityprices. While economic growth has slowedcompared with historical highs, theInternational Monetary Fund (IMF) stillexpects an increase of 3.2 per cent in 2018and 2019, rising to 3.5 per cent in 2022. Theregion’s population is expected to grow at anaverage rate of 1.5 per cent per year in thatsame period.

In order to meet this rising demand,APICORP estimates that MENA powercapacity will need to expand by an average

of 6.4 per cent each year between 2018 and2022, which corresponds to additionalcapacity of 117 GW. APICORP forecasts thatUS$152bn will be needed to deliver thisadditional capacity, with a further US$108bnneeded for transmission and distribution.

Meanwhile, the World Bank Group’s latestMiddle East and North Africa (MENA)Economic Monitor projects the increase ingrowth to be broad based, driven by afavourable global economic environment,stability in the oil market at slightly higherprices, and the resumption of post-conflictreconstruction.

“There are grounds for optimism,” saidHafez Ghanem, World Bank vice-presidentfor the MENA region. “Now is the time tofocus on creating more jobs and economicopportunities for youth. The positive outlookis an opportunity to speed up reforms for arenewed private sector as an engine ofgrowth and job creation.”

On the back of a good performance byGulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries, oilexporters could see growth reach 3 per centin 2018, double the rate in 2017. Growthamong oil importers is expected to increaseto 4 per cent on average from 2018 to 2020,driven by a sharp rebound in Egypt and a risein remittances, tourism and exports. Almostall countries in the region have embarked onmajor reforms to reduce or eliminate energysubsidies, identify new sources of non-oilrevenues, and expand social safety nets toshield the poor from adverse effects ofchange.

However, the electricity sector in MENA isin the grip of an apparent paradox.According to a World Bank report, althoughthe region holds the world’s largest oil andgas reserves and has been able to maintainelectricity access rates of close to 100 percent in most of its economies, it may not bein a position to cater to the future electricityneeds of its fast-growing population and itsbusiness activities.

Primary energy demand in the region isexpected to rise at an annual rate of 1.9 percent through 2035, requiring a significantincrease in generating capacity. Andinvestments have not been rising fastenough to meet that requirement.

The annual investments needed to keep

Besides the development of national energy powerprojects, regional interconnected networks can enable thecross-border power exchange to fulfil electricity demand inthe MENA region.

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The backbone of the interconnected national systems ofthe GCC is a double circuit 400kV line consisting of 1,750

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up with demand have been estimated atabout 3 per cent of the region’s projectedgross domestic product (GDP) but in mosteconomies of the region, the ability to makethose investments has been limited by fiscalconstraints. The region’s 2015 fiscal deficitsaveraged 9.3 per cent of GDP, and theeconomies with the largest deficits werethose that most heavily subsidisedelectricity. It thus seems unavoidable that, aseconomies adjust to their fiscal situation,they will continue to cut financing for thesector. To bridge the widening financing gap,the electricity sector must find its ownfinancing sources, and it must do so quicklyto keep pace with demand. The quest fornew approaches to ensure adequate andreliable supply of electricity in the region ismore urgent than ever before.

According to Sameh Mobarek, seniorcounsel, World Bank’s Energy andExtractives Global Practice, one of the mostcritical tools to address this challenge will beto increase regional integration of electricitynetworks to ensure adequate and optimisedelectricity supplies in the long-term.

Regional integration facilitates electricitytrade and more efficient use of existinggeneration capacity to meet increasingdemand. In MENA, regional integrationcould reduce the need for additionalgeneration capacity from 135 GW to 102 GW, representing a substantial decreasein the investment needed by 2020. Afterrecognising the benefits of regional

integration, several bilateral and sub-regional initiatives are under way tointerconnect the electricity networks ofMENA for electricity exchange and trade.

Today, the primary regional energyinterconnection schemes include:

maghreb regional energyinterconnectionThe Maghreb regional energy interconn -ection, including Morocco, Algeria andTunisia, was initiated in the 1950s. Theoriginal grid connection between them was

in a low level but it has evolved into a 400kVtransmission interconnection. In the late1990s, Morocco was connected to Spain by a400kV double circuit, which promoted theprocess of synchronisation to Europeanelectricity transmission network.

After the connection between Moroccoand Spain, the trend to integrating Europeanand Maghreb electricity grid was rapidly accelerated. In latest reports, Morocco and Spain are working on athird power line to strengtheninterconnectivity, given the growing demandin both countries.

Meanwhile, Egypt aims to transform itselfinto a hub for energy trade between Europe,Middle East and Africa. Speaking to DailyNews Egypt recently, Mohamed Shaker,Egypt’s minister of electricity and renewableenergy, said that electrical interconnectionproject of the Maghreb countries aims toconnect the electrical networks in Libya,Tunisia, Algeria, Morocco, and Egypt with200kV and 400kV lines.

He also announced that Egypt will signcontracts for the electricity interconnectionnetwork with Saudi Arabia by the end of nextJune, with the project set to start in 2021. It’sworth US$1.6bn that will connect its powernetwork to Saudi Arabia’s, joining a system inthe Middle East that allows neighbours toshare electricity.

On the other hand, the development ofrenewable energy has created a lot ofinterest in the production of solar electricityin the Maghreb region for export to Europe.The solar electricity imports from CSPproduced in Maghreb and buffered by localthermal energy storage have proved able to

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provide renewable base load and balancingpower that is badly needed for sustainableEuropean electricity mix.

All the aforementioned reasons stronglydrive the Maghreb countries to merge theirdifferent national electricity systems into a larger and regional market that integratedwith European electricity market.

gcc regional energy interconnectionThe backbone of the interconnectednational systems of the GCC is a doublecircuit 400kV line consisting of 1,750 towersand eight linked substations. The line runs900km south from Kuwait and through SaudiArabia to Bahrain using a pair of 400kVsubmarine cables. It then continues to Qatar,the UAE and Oman. Service conditions ofthis line and, indeed most of theinterconnected systems, are severe, withcontinuous exposure to a harsh desertclimate combined with extensive maritimepollution. There are also pockets of heavyindustrial and petrochemical activity.Mohamed Al-Shaikh, The GCCInterconnection Authority (GCCIA)’s chiefnetwork officer and chairman of GCC’s asset

management committee, stated that sincecommissioning of the backbone in 2009, thestrategy has been to secure the

interconnector as the primary means toregional energy security. Shaikh explains thatGCCIA’s role in enhancing member reliability


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and system stability is achieved largely byresponding quickly and appropriately to anyincidents on the interconnected grids. Thegoal is to ensure no adverse impact onpower being supplied to any member state.

According to Dun & Bradstreet, GCCcountries’ grid interconnectivity is expectedto generate US$33bn in investments,economic and energy savings over the next25 years. The GCCIA reported that the gridinterconnection contributed over US$1bn insavings over the past three years. Currently,the GCCIA is working on the development ofGCC region’s power market. Theinterconnection is targeted at sharingcapacity reserve and improving supplyreliability, which will reduce the need forinvestment in new generation capacity atearly phases.

The physical and regulatory environmentfor power exchange in GCC region is muchbetter. The HVDC function and high transfercapacities have enabled GCCIA to achieve ahigh level of stability and reliability in theregion. The GCC region has an estimated 148GW of installed power generation capacityrepresenting nearly 50 per cent of theMiddle East power generating capacity.

In the year 2016, the power tradingvolume in GCC region has already registered1.32 TWh with participation of five of the sixmember states in trading activity andconcluding more than 15 contracts.

The value of power trading in 2016 hasreached US$161mn, which made a 3.54 percent increase on provisions achieved toreach US$403.81mn for whole memberstates. The recent work also shows that aGCC electricity market could createUS$23.57bn in economic benefits by 2038via reduction in fuel, operation andmaintenance costs.

The most important problem is lack ofpower grid connection with other countriesoutside the region. Although the grids in thisregion are synchronised and stronglyconnected, there is no connection with theMaghreb regions. Other challenges for GCCelectricity trade include energy pricedistortion due to different levels of energysubsidies across GCC countries, differencesin local regulations towards cross borderpower trading and differences in nationalpower sector structures. As the GCCinterconnection could be the most advancedone among the Middle East region, it takesmore responsibility to boost the gridinterconnection among the whole region.Despite the 500kV circuit connecting SaudiArabia and Egypt, which is in construction,three 400kV AC double circuits projects are

recommended to connect with otherregional countries, which are Saudi-Jordan,Saudi-Yemen and Iraq-Kuwait connections.These projects are expected to be completedearly 2020s.

Besides the promotion of tradingagreement, GCCIA plans to implementcompetition in generation, with vertical andhorizontal unbundling of the power sectorsin each GCC country. With Egypt and SaudiArabia’s deal underway, Jordan also signedan MoU in 2016 with GCCIA to connect withGCC grid via Saudi Arabia this year. Theconnection will help reduce the load ofoscillations and will boost the two countries’reliance on renewable energy.

The big plans for MENA region shouldenhance existing regional energyconnection, boost wholesale competitionand improve opportunities for more powerexchanges.

eight countries regionalinterconnectionLastly, the Eight Countries regional energyinterconnection was initiated in 1988 byEgypt, Iraq, Jordan, Syria, and Turkey. Thisenergy interconnection has expanded toinclude Libya, Lebanon, and Palestine. At thebeginning of interconnection, each countrysigned an agreement to commit toupgrading its electricity system to aminimum standard. After four years inOctober 1992, the original five countriessigned a general trading agreement formutual assistance through the exchange ofsurplus power in the region. This tradingagreement was finally followed up in 1996

with a general energy interconnectionagreement outlining the terms andconditions for use of the energyinterconnection. The agreement also set outthe scope and duties for permanentcommittees including a steering committee,a planning committee and an operatingcommittee. Turkey has been fullysynchronised to the European grid since2012, which further efforts to standardisethe electricity network.

going forwardIn recent years, the Middle East hasexperienced rapid population and economicgrowth, which has resulted in large increaseof power demand. Although the traditionalfossil fuels remain the majority for supplyingthe domestic demand, additional generatingcapacity and fuel supply are necessaryaccording to current situation and futuredemand forecast. Besides the developmentof renewable energy, interconnectedelectricity networks also enable the cross-border power exchange to fulfil electricitydemand. The MENA nations have toencourage energy trade betweenthemselves to ensure economic security. Thecurrent political climate and instability hashas made foreign investors wary aboutinvesting in the region. Nevertheless,investors would like to see their businessmodel in the MENA region. �

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In a whitepaper titled ‘A power and utilitysector perspective: Tech Trends 2018’, Deloitteexamines the factors that are disrupting anddefining the IT trends in the utilities sector.

reengineering technology With business strategies inextricably linkedto technology, many organisations arerethinking how they envision, deliver, andevolve technology solutions, transforming ITdepartments into engines driving businessgrowth, with responsibilities that span back-office systems, operations, and even productand platform offerings. Increased technologyuse likely will require IT to adopt agile datamanagement and delivery methods that aredeployed across the organisation.

no-collar workforceThe power and utilities industry is staffed byan aging workforce with a significantportion of utility workers that are eligible toretire in the next five years. The loss ofexperienced, knowledgeable employeesposes a risk to organisational continuity andcustomer service, but companies thatembrace the no-collar workforce have anopportunity to transform how work getsdone. With automation, artificialintelligence (AI), and cognitive technologiesgaining traction, an opportunity exists toreinvent work roles, assigning some tohumans, others to machines, and still othersto a hybrid model in which technologyaugments human performance.

enterprise data sovereigntyAs data grows exponentially in volume andimportance, there is an increasing demandto manage it better, differently, and moresafely – to “free” enterprise data so that it isaccessible, understandable, and actionableacross business units, departments, andgeographies. The enterprise data sovereigntytrend provides power and utilities companieswith a blueprint for turning themselves intodata-driven organisations.

the new coreAlready, finance and supply chain are seeingthe confluence of next-generationenterprise resource planning (ERP), workmanagement, core modernisation,blockchain, machine intelligence, theInternet of Things (IoT), and othertechnologies that fundamentally reimaginemission-critical functions. By looking at howthese capabilities could and should berealised in the digital era, utilities need to

adopt new business processes to providemore efficient services, harnessingemerging technologies to define a “newcore”: symbiotic building blocks in a largerenterprise ecosystem that work in concertto reshape the core functions of the utility.

digital realityThe augmented reality/virtual reality(AR/VR) revolution has reached a tippingpoint, with enterprise adoption outpacing

the consumer world. Early adopters in thepower and utilities industry are challengingthe way that everyday field tasks areexecuted, using augmented reality glassesto improve/accelerate picking inwarehouses, providing real-time feedbackand support for maintenance technicians ingeneration facilities, and integrating withglobal information systems (GIS) to allowfield operatives to visualise the location ofunderground assets before they dig.

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There is great potential for solar inNorth Africa to account for a largeshare of new capacity in the region,

as fossil fuels are becoming finite and thecost of financing projects has been falling.These developments, as well asadvancements in technology, have resultedin favourable economics for solarphotovoltaic (PV) in the region.

technical review Middle east (trMe): howwould you describe North africa’s currentsolar industry?gurmeet Kaur (gK): In relation to NorthAfrica, there has been a number ofdevelopments. Egypt launched the Round 1and then Round II Feed-in-Tariff (FiT) schemein the Benban region. Egypt’s peak demandis expected to grow annually. This increase indemand and declining oil and gas productionmean that Egypt will need to diversify energyproduction to fill the gap, and as a result

have turned to solar and other forms ofrenewable energy. Morocco also has ahealthy programme and is one of thepioneers in northern Africa. As Morocco getsready to open the world’s largest solar park,the government has, on its part, set definedtargets to fulfil its renewable goals. Whilemost of the Middle East countries startedwith PV projects, Morocco kickstarted itsrenewable energy initiative with concent -rated solar power (CSP) and today they havea mix of both in the construction phase.Tunisia has recently joined the bandwagonand again the government has set definedtargets and it is one of the countries to notein the North African region. These augur welland show that the region is making the rightstrides to realising its solar ambitions.

trMe: Which North african nations havethe brightest future?gK: Egypt, Morocco and Tunisia are perhaps

Recent reports are rife with the increasing number of solar projects in the North African nations namely Egypt,Morocco, Tunisia and Algeria. Besides, each country is competing with the other to build the biggest solar park in theworld. Rhonita Patnaik in conversation with Gurmeet Kaur, Marketing & Communication Director at Middle EastSolar Industry Association (MESIA), to understand if the countries have the support to fulfil their expectations.

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the most advanced in the region now. WhenMorocco started, they had a high localcontent requirement for their renewableprogramme, but was successful in attractinginternational developers like ACWA Power,Engie and others. This has resulted inbuilding the local supply chain and boostingthe development of the local content. Theprojects there are already in theconstruction phase.

Egypt is more recent in its development –Round II of the FiT programme closed in2017 and it aims to reach between 1.6-2 GWof solar power by mid-2019. However, theconstruction for Round II projects are yet tobegin as a number of developers are in theprocess of reaching full financing. Unlike in Round I, where developers wereguaranteed a high fixed tariff, in Round II ofthe FiT programme, the tariff was reduced.In contrast the Round II documents wererevised, to make it more aligned andacceptable to international lenders. This hasled to some delays. Nevertheless, it has stillmanaged to attract developers andsuccessfully close projects. Egypt is one ofthe countries where there is certainly ademand for energy, and a lot of developerinterest. If the country manages to bolster its regulatory framework, address currencyrestrictions and improve the rules forparticipating in tenders, investors will become more comfortable in investing infuture projects.

trMe: What about the grid infrastructurethat will support solar projects?gK: This is one area that has to be looked

into because the grid infrastructure mayneed upgrading in these countries and it maybe a challenge in the future for the largeprogrammes if this is not addressed. Let’s look at Jordan for instance. Jordanstarted the renewable energy trend in theMiddle East and North Africa (MENA) regionand was very successful in Rounds 1 and 2 ofits programme. But the grid infrastructure inthe country required upgrading in order forRound 3 of the programme to be launchedand these led to some delays in theprogramme. The grid infrastructure willneed to be looked at in the planning stage inthese emerging markets so as to supporttheir ambitious programmes.

trMe: solar is a huge advantage. however,what challenges do you foresee in fulfillingthe goals?gK: Solar is an important part of the energymix and offers an alternative to fossil fuel.One of the challenges in developing solar innew markets is the lack of a robust

regulatory framework. When solar projectswere first announced in Egypt, there wereconcerns about the political and regulatoryrisks, and this led to delays and challenges inclosing the Round I projects. With some ofthe contractual issues resolved for Round II,this facilitated some of the projects toproceed. Another factor is the need for cleardetermination from the government to seethrough the programme. If you look at thecountries that have been successful in theirrenewable programmes, a large factor isbecause of the government’s strong will insetting out targets and following throughwith a programme. An example is Dubai,where clear targets were set andamendments made to the legislativeframework to facilitate the implementationof renewable energy projects. There also hasto be some flexibility to take onboard issuesand concerns of developers. Thegovernment has to respond to the feedbackfrom the market.

For rooftop solar projects, there has to beclear legislation put in place to enableprivate parties/individuals to export powerback to the grid. In most countries in theMiddle East, the only entities that can sellpower to customers are the utilities. Toenable and encourage rooftop solarprojects, the regulatory framework shouldbe amended or new legislation introduced to allow for the generation of power bycustomers and exporting excess power to the grid.

Another important aspect is financing.Lenders would need to be comfortable withthe contractual risk as well as the politicalrisk of the country. For example, this wassomething encountered in Egypt in its RoundI programme with international banks whohad concerns with some of the contractualrisk allocation. To address this concern andmake lenders more comfortable, thegovernment made some changes in thecontractual documents in the Round IIprogramme. I think there should be a periodof dialogue between lenders and procurers

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before the bidding phase so that the lender’sconcerns can be taken into account and theycan get comfortable to lend into thesemarkets. This is what we, at MESIA, try tofacilitate and encourage.

trMe: Falling costs of solar PV is giving riseto competition, which, in turn, is leading tomispricing from aggressive bidding. Whatshould the industry do to mitigate this risk?gK: There will always be the challenge ofmispricing when you have a competitivetender. Naturally, bidders wish to providethe lowest price. However, eventually theindustry will have to correct itself and thiscould lead to some bidders falling out of themarket or being consolidated with the biggerdevelopers, thus stabilising the price. There will be a time when equilibrium will be reached.

trMe: Can you talk about Mesia’s role in North africa?gK: Our members include, but are notlimited to, developers, suppliers, consultantsand government entities. Our role is tofacilitate discussions among these players toencourage solar projects in the region byhosting industry trade missions in new

markets as well as dialogue betweengovernments and financial institutions. Weconduct workshops and seminars, besidessupporting other sister organisations acrossthe globe who would be interested in thisregion. We also have plans to work withschools to educate children on solar energyand its benefits.

trMe: Finally, do you believe in a solar-powered future?gK: Certainly, solar energy has a key role to

play in the energy mix in the future.However, a fully solar future is not realisticat the moment. Solar (PV) power is anintermittent source of power as withoutstorage capabilities it is not possible togenerate power 24/7. Therefore, otherforms of power generation are stillrequired – wind, hydro as well asconventional fossil fuels. But I do believethat solar and renewable energy willcertainly be a large part of the energy mixin the future. �

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egyptThe updates to projects being developed inthe 1.8 GW Benban complex:• US$660mn has been approved by the

International Finance Corporation (IFC)for the development of 11 solar plantswith a cumulative capacity of 500 MW.

• The European Bank for Reconstruction &Development (EBRD) approvedUS$500mn for 13 independent solarplants.

• The African Development Bank (AFDB)also approved a loan of US$55mn forthree independent solar projects.

• Norway´s Scatec Solar signed up thelargest number of PPAs for six solarprojects with a combined capacity of 400MW at the complex.

• The Egyptian Electricity TransmissionCompany (EETC) issued a 600 MWtender under the new auction scheme,the first tender outside the FiT scheme.Selected projects will be built underbuild, own and operate (BOO) policy.

Morocco• Due to its large volume of imported fossil

fuels, the Moroccan government has

committed to increasing the share ofrenewables in the energy mix to 42 percent by 2020 and 52 per cent by 2030. Aminimum capacity of 2 GW of CSP andPV has been targeted by 2020.

• The Noor II 200 MW CSP Power Plantand Noor III 150 MW CSP plants (part ofa 580 MW solar power complex inOuarzazate) are still under construction.

• Morocco’s King Mohammed VI launchedthe construction of the 170MW NoorOuarzazate IV PV plant in April 2017. Theplant is scheduled for completion in thecourse of 2018.

tunisia• The Tunisian government is looking to

increase its renewable energy share to30 per cent of the total energy mix by2030. In the near term to 2020, thegovernment is looking to install 1 GW ofrenewable energy capacity.

• Tunisia’s Ministry of Energy, Mines andRenewable Energies launched a tenderfor the deployment of 210MW ofrenewable energy power of wind andsolar capacity. – Through the tender, theministry aims to allocate 70MW of solar

capacity and 140MW of wind. Selectedprojects will sell power to the country’sstate-owned utility, Société Tunisiennede l’Électricité et du Gaz (STEG), under along-term PPA. Bids for solar projectswere submitted by November 2017. TheTunisian government has estimated thatprojects selected in the tender willrequire an aggregate investmentUS$166.7mn.

• In December 2017, STEG issued a tenderfor a second 10MW solar plant in Tozeur,while the first solar plant of 10MW is stillunder construction by TerniEnergia. Thesecond project is being financed byKreditanstalt für Wiederaufbau (KfW), aGerman development bank.

• Project Developer TuNur is planning tobuild a 4.5 GW concentrated solar parkin the Sahara Desert. The project will belocated near Réjim Maâtoug in the KébiliGovernorate, in the southwest ofTunisia. The aim of the project will be toexport power to Italy, Malta and France.If the government approves the project,it could be used to power close to twomillion homes in Europe.

— Source: MESIA

So Solar: Watch out for the top performers!

• Higher efficiency modules and bifacial modules.

• Hybrid solution – battery storagewith PV. With the recentadvancements in battery technology-pricing has come down, for example,for lithium ion batteries. This maymake PV with battery storage morefeasible in the near future.

• More private power purchaseagreements (PPAs) in corporate andindustrial sectors.

Fusion is Future:Setting Standards

• Unbalanced risk allocations in contracts– Some documents are not balanced and the risk may be too high fordevelopers to bear.

• Developers may need assistance withfinding the right localcompanies/partners.

• Certain countries have high local contentrequirements – for example, SaudiArabia and Oman have high requirementfor local content and this can be verychallenging for international developers.

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THE UAE’S ENERGY strategyunveiled in January 2017 includesthe objective for 44 per cent of the

country’s clean energy to come fromrenewable sources. With that in mind,Hadley Industries Middle East FZE (HadleyIndustries) identified a niche in the marketfor locally produced, fit to purpose solarmounting system solutions.

As one of the leading manufacturers ofcold rolled sections and products, HadleyIndustries has also recently diversified intothe energy market, now offering bespokesolar mounting systems. Manufacturedlocally in the company’s purpose builtfacilities at Jebel Ali Free Zone (JAFZA), thesystems are developed from HadleyIndustries’ signature light gauge steel.

Hadley Industries has extensivecapabilities and experience in deliveringhigh quality, cold rollformed, structural andnon-structural products to form ground androof mounted PV panel mounting systemson industrial and commercial scales.

The company now designs, rolls,manufactures and delivers these solutionsto site, ready for installation. HadleyIndustries is the only locally basedmanufacturer with the capabilities ofdelivering such custom-made profiles andthe team is dedicated to the provision ofmatchless standards of service, quality,innovation and technical expertise.

Manufactured from Hadley Industries’signature light gauge steel, the company’ssolar mounting systems are more

commercially viable than traditional metalsystems, which are heavier by design. As alightweight option aluminium is alsotraditionally used, but it is not a costeffective solution for this market.

As Hadley Industries’ mounting structuresare manufactured locally at the company’sfacilities in JAFZA, the made to measuresolutions can be brought to market in atimely manner, with no associated importcosts or lead wait times.

According to Russell Williams, commercialmanager, Hadley Industries, “As every solarproject is a unique venture, we saw anopening for custom-made solutions to meeteach individual project requirement. That iswhy we have developed the in housecapabilities to design, roll and manufacturesolar mounting systems at our plantoperations located in JAFZA.

“We understand a project’s remit andfrom there develop a made to measuresolution that is both commercially viableand efficient. We will be on hand to consultwith the client every step of the way toensure we deliver a product and servicewhich matches all of their bespokerequirements.”

Hadley Industries is manufacturing tailor-made solar mounting systems locally in Dubai’s JAFZA.

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Williams continues, “We can provide bothballast and piled solutions that have windload capabilities of up to 160km/hour. Weare currently supplying a big project inDubai as part of a government initiative andwe have a number of other customersalready on board, with more in the pipeline.

With several initiatives such as ShamsDubai, which support diversifying theenergy mix by promoting the use of cleanand renewable energy sources in theemirate we can only see growth in thissector in the coming years and expect thisgrowth to be country wide.”

Hadley Industries’ products have beenspecified on some of the most prestigious

projects in the region over the years insectors such as healthcare, education, oiland gas, residential and hospitality. Thecompany is now supporting on a number oflocal government projects with itsexpertise in developing custom made solarmounting systems.

Hadley Industries in Dubai also offerssteel framing systems for external wall infill,continuous walling, high bay walls andlightweight roof top structures. Thecompany can provide expertise in cablemanagement systems for the electricalsector and ceiling suspension systems aswell as a number of different bespokeproducts for the construction and oil andgas industries.

Founded in the United Kingdom in 1964,Hadley Group introduced its expertise to theMiddle East market in 1996, opening plantoperations in Dubai. Over the next twodecades Hadley Industries earned itself areputation as a major force in coldrollformed technology in the Middle Eastand has already worked on a number ofprestigious, landmark projects. �

Russell Williams, commercial manager atHadley Industries.

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W HILE SOLAR HAS become anaccepted and expectedrenewable energy source across

the Middle East region, more and morewind projects are adding to the renewablemix of energy sources required to meet theregion’s needs. For energy providers there’shuge potential to tap into the high windsexperienced in parts of the Middle East andNorth Africa (MENA) region; and using windwill also help them attain a cost-efficientenergy mix suited to the years ahead. Windalready leads the global renewable sectorahead of solar, and the very latesttechnology is, as a result, also available toMiddle Eastern providers from the likes ofVestas, GE, Siemens and others to ensurethey too can also generate some of theenergy their nations’ grids need.

Wind power markets in the Middle East will add 12 GW of new capacitybetween 2018 and 2027, according toMAKE’s 2018 Middle East Wind Power

Outlook. The region will benefit fromimproved macroeconomic stability whichwill generate strong growth for powerdemand. In addition, a desire to diversifyeconomies, significant reductions in windpower LCOE, and a fast-growing populationwill catalyse wind power marketdevelopment in the region.

Jordan and Morocco are two countrieswhere wind energy is already starting tomake a difference, in some cases combinedwith solar working alongside. Jordan’s AlShobak region has such a combined facility,as well as the Fuleij wind farm, 150km southof the capital Amman, where 45 Vestasturbines generate up to 90MW of power. InMorocco, where the government plans tomeet 52 per cent of its energy needsthrough wind and solar renewables by 2030,some 980MW of power was already beinggenerated from these two sources at thestart of 2016 and, for the most part,entering the national grid.

Although solar may be the first source of renewable energy one might associate with the Middle East, wind power istaking position, too, to meet some of the region’s energy needs. Tim Guest reports.

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Eastwards, Saudi Arabia is in the processof offering tenders for wind power projectsthat will generate at least 800MW of powerin the coming years. It is understood that GEis among the international players biddingfor some of the wind projects on offer. Thekingdom’s aim is to produce some 9.5 GW ofits power from renewable sources by 2023.

And while no definitive target date hasbeen laid down, in the neighbouring UAE anoverall and eventual renewables target(wind, solar, etc) of 44 per cent of the UAE’senergy needs has been set; the Emiratescurrently rely almost totally on gas forpower generation, a dependence on fossilfuel it intends to change.

Players in Middle East SymphonicaOne of the leading makers of wind turbinesglobally, Siemens, projects in a recent reportthat Middle East countries will begenerating more than 100 GW of electricityfrom wind power by 2035. Considering lessthan 20 GW were being produced just twoyears ago, this likely unstoppable growth inthe rise of wind power in the region not onlyrepresents a major opportunity for businessesselling their technology and expertise here,but also for regional players and utilities.These entities will have increasingopportunities to team up with some of themost advanced and technologicallycompetent wind power specialists in theworld, and in so doing will help meet theenergy needs of what very often includesmany underserved populations.

Fellow wind player, though less active inthis segment at this stage than Siemens, isGE. Its renewable energy business segmentaccounts for a relatively small US$10bnsegment of the company’s overall revenues,but that doesn’t mean GE hasn’t beenbuilding its strength in this field throughacquisitions in recent years – because itcertainly has. In 2016, it bought Frenchenergy and engineering giant, Alstom, andmerged both companies’ grid andrenewable business units; it also acquiredspecialist parts maker for the wind energysector, LM Wind Power of Denmark.

It should be no surprise then, as the useof renewables across the ME is growing fast,that GE’s renewable business unit is activein the Middle East with several projectscurrently underway in several countries. Notonly that, but it has already established along turbine blade manufacturing plant inTurkey to serve new and prospective windenergy customers across the region.

Earlier this year, the head of GE’srenewable energy business was reported in

the national press in the UAE suggesting thatthe Middle East needed a capital investmentof between US$30bn and US$40bn if it wasto meet its 2035 renewable energy targets.Wind power, Jerome Pecresse said, was therenewable that is likely to grow fastest in theregion, because the technology is provenand it poses less of a risk than otherrenewable sources of energy. And GE shouldknow; its wind energy solutions are alreadyoperational in over 35 countries generatingmore than 60 GW worldwide frominstallations using its onshore wind turbines.

Pecresse’s and GE’s raised profiles in theregional dailies were timely; together withconsortium partner Elecnor and Jordanianbusiness partner in the renewable windsector, Mass Global, GE inked a deal in April2018 to develop a 100MW wind farm inRashadeh. This is the first wind farm projectof its kind for GE in Jordan. It will see thecompany deliver its latest generation windturbines to Mass Global subsidiary, MassEnergy Group Holdings. They will developthe project, which is intended to deliver thedomestic energy needs for some 150,000homes with clean power. Though there is along-established business relationshipbetween GE and Mass Global, this is,nevertheless, the first Jordanian project forthe two collaborators. The contract to GE isfor procurement, engineering andconstruction works and the facility isscheduled to be commissioned and fullyoperational by the end of next year. Knownas the Mass Wind Project, the countryintends that the farm’s output will help itmeet its ambitious renewable energy

targets; it is striving for an 11 per cent chunkof its energy output to be from renewablesources by 2025.

GE sees its advanced wind technology asideally suited for Jordan and the region’sneeds; the company is already building astrong presence in the region’s wind sectorin other countries, having recently deliveredturbines to Saudi Arabia and Oman.

Meanwhile, the UAE’s clean energycompany Masdar has collaborated withNorway’s Equinor to analyse data from theBatwind battery system for energy storagegenerated by Hywind Scotland Floatingwind farm.

Under the terms of the agreement, theparties will purchase, test and installBatwind to investigate how the batterystorage solution can be leveraged toimprove the operational and cost efficiencyof offshore wind farms.

“The intermittent nature of solar and windenergy pose challenges for dependablepower supply and grid stability. Energystorage is key to overcoming thesechallenges and unlocking the full potential ofrenewables,” said Bader Al Lamki, AbuDhabi-based Masdar’s executive director forclean energy.

“By partnering with Equinor on theBatwind project, Masdar is addressing thiscritical need for affordable, reliable andregionally-optimised battery technologiesand strengthening the viability of energystorage solutions. This has the potential todeliver far-reaching benefits in thedevelopment of renewables as a baseloadpower source.” �

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AS MOST INDUSTRy analysts agree, whilethe onshore sector of the oil and gas industry is ramping up again, thanks to theability to cut operating costs and performmore efficiently than their offshorecounterparts, the offshore side has not beenas quick to recover. Many analysts predictthat offshore oil and gas may not pick upagain for another year or two, depending onthe stability of oil prices.

This stagnation of offshore work is forcingthe more innovative contractors to use theirskills elsewhere, and offshore wind needsthat type of innovation to make and keep itcompetitive. European countries such as theUK, Denmark, Germany, Belgium, and theNetherlands, as well as China, have used skillsdeveloped for offshore oil and gas andapplied them to wind to become thefrontrunners in offshore wind industry.

A similar skill-transfer is beginning to takeshape in the USA where the feasibility of suchfarms in the offshore waters along the EastCoast, Hawaii, upper

West Coast, and to a lesser extent, the GulfCoast is being recognised. As with any newindustry, the biggest challenge facing the USoffshore wind industry is the high upfrontinfrastructure costs, many of which can beblamed on the lack of a complete supply chain.

Continuous SACS EvolutionRecently, Bentley has introduced some newalgorithms and techniques for offshoremonopole structures and their use inshallower waters, so as the size of the tubularmembers becomes larger, differentformulations more accurately predict thewave loads on these structures. Bentley hasalso taken into account the potential forvessel strikes and the effect it might have on

the structural integrity of the jacket. Thesoftware engineers accomplished this bysimulating vessel strikes from different anglesand speeds and creating algorithms todetermine the effects.

Subsequently, they were able to determinethe needed steps within the design phase toeliminate the threat from that specific scenario.

SACS Wind Turbine allows users to exploredesign alternatives for safe, cost effectiveoffshore wind farm structures. Thecomprehensive, automated capabilities areused to determine environmental andmechanical loading response. Users canreduce risks with integrated analysis forpredicting fatigue and extreme loads forsubstructures and non-linear foundations.Runtime is dramatically reduced for the largenumber of time history simulations requiredfor fatigue and strength analyses throughdistribution across multiple processor cores.

By streamlining the design process foroffshore wind turbines with both fullycoupled and uncoupled analyses, users areable to optimize the interaction betweenfoundations and wind turbines throughinterface with third-party aeroelasticsoftware to account for full coupling betweenwave, wind and the wind-induced mechanicalloading for a multi-modal response analysis.

Transferring Skills and Technologies Before construction on the Block Island WindFarm began, engineers were faced with thechallenge of designing and building astructure that could withstand strong stormsand Nor’easters that frequent the area insummer and winter. Traditional onshore windfarms are anchored into the ground using asystem of guy-wires, guy-anchors, and aheavy concrete foundation. This is different

than anything located offshore since onshorewind farms only must deal with wind, not theconstantly changing forces from wave actionan offshore wind farm would regularly face.Therefore, studies were performed todetermine the best solution to the problemsoffshore turbines might face in the day-to-dayoperating conditions inherent with offshorewinds and waves.

The turbines were manufactured byAlstom Wind (now GE Wind), but it was thefoundations that needed the mostengineering studies.

Operating companyDeepwater Wind chose Louisiana-basedKeystone Engineering to come up with asolution. Keystone is an award-winningengineering firm that developed the InwardBattered Guide Structure (IBGS), morecommonly known as the “Twisted Jacket.”

The first IBGS was used to support an oiland gas platform in the Gulf of Mexico. Itwithstood Hurricane Katrina, a 400-yearreturn period metocean condition, with nodamage. As a result, the “Twisted Jacket” hasbecome the preferred foundation for two outof three US Department of Energy fundedoffshore wind projects.

Keystone selected Bentley Systems SACSsoftware, not only because the twocompanies had a long history of workingtogether in the offshore oil and gas industry,but also because Bentley was able to partnerwith Keystone to develop a productspecifically for wind turbine structuralanalysis. Bentley initially got involved in thedesign of offshore wind farm foundations inChina, and subsequently in Europe, and thatinfluenced the evolution of the technologythat Bentley utilises currently.

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Prior to the 20th century,warehouse management consistedof manual processes. With the

emergence of innovative technologies andideas, warehouse management todayfocuses on automated processes.

Digitalisation has fundamentally changedthe nature of business operations. The firstindustrial revolution was powered bymechanisation; the second – by theassembly line and mass production; and thethird – by computerisation and automation.All three sparked improvements inproductivity. Now, the convergence ofconnectivity, low-cost sensors, big data andadvanced robotics are powering the nextindustrial revolution, Industry 4.0.

In the supply chain, that means stock-keeping units (SKUs), machines, people andwarehouse and business systems are allconnected in a way that enables theequipment and processes to continuouslyreconfigure themselves to optimisethroughput, produ ctivity and efficiency asconditions change.

Businesses face a multitude of challenges.Rising costs, changing consumer habits andincreased operating expenses put addedpressure on companies. Logisticsautomation can, however, tackle many ofthese issues. The future for intralogisticsisn’t from a single technology like robotics,

or sensors, or even Big Data, but rather howthese elements can be tied together withsoftware to drive operational improvementssuch as fulfilling orders with lower labourcosts and fewer errors.

A well-designed warehousing solution willensure every square foot of space isproperly utilised which, in turn, will keepoverhead costs to a minimum, allowincrease in inventory, grow the business orsimply relocate to a smaller, less expensivewarehouse. Productivity can be greatlyenhanced. An automated warehouse will beable to operate 24/7 to keep the businessrunning non-stop. Another importantaspect to consider is that with automation,workers will be far less likely to sustain aninjury at work, thereby creating a muchsafer working environment. Since much ofthe heavy lifting and repetitive work will becarried out by machines, staff will be at amuch lower risk of accidental and repetitivestrain injuries. Automated warehousingoffers the best means for improvinginventory management and orderprocessing. Software is available that cancheck stock every time the space is emptied,meaning one can always keep stock levelssensible and well-balanced. It also ensuresaccurate and speedy order fulfilment.

In recognition of these trends, theindustry today has several solutions to

address various issues. Some of these are:• AutoStore – AutoStore is an efficient

storage and order picking system forsingle items and small cases. Robots withtransport and lifting functionality operatethe system. Equipped with a lift, theyretrieve the required bins from theAutoStore grid and present them at theintegrated picking stations, led by acontrols and location managementsystem. The AutoStore system combinesoutstanding storage density with veryhigh flexibility.

• CarryPick – CarryPick’s automated guidedvehicles continuously supplyworkstations with mobile racks for use ina variety of industries. It is an extremelyflexible solution which responds rapidlyto the changing customer needs anddemands. It is perfect for those whosebusiness challenges include productvariability, delivery time and costefficiency. This flexible new approach toautomation supports different sizes andweights of products, provides the abilityto add racks and vehicles quickly asstorage volume increases and enablesequipment to be easily moved from onewarehouse or storage location toanother. CarryPick can be easily retro-fitted into existing buildings with lowceiling heights.

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CarryPick’s flexible new approach to automation supportsdifferent sizes and weights of products, provides the abilityto add racks and vehicles quickly as storage volumeincreases and enables equipment to be easily moved fromone warehouse or storage location to another.

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• PowerStore and Vectura – Pallets areheavy and energy-intensive to store andretrieve. Therefore, pallet warehousesneed solutions that maximisethroughput and storage density, whilereducing energy consumption andkeeping costs low. The Vectura craneperforms equally well in temperaturesas low as -30°C in a frozen foodwarehouse or in ambient environmentsas high as +50°C. It can handle multipleloads in single, double, triple and multi-deep layouts and operate at heights upto 50 metres. They are also capable ofhandling large and unusual loads suchas car bodies and boats.

In the middle East, Almarai is a goodexample of how automation in logistics

brings about efficiency. The Saudi Arabiangroup is one of the largest verticallyintegrated dairy companies in the world,with its biggest factory in Al Kharj, southof Riyadh. To efficiently manage thecomplex flows of goods, Almaraiperformed a complete strategicreorientation of its logistics. The newlyautomated warehouse now includesstorage and retrieval machines,conveyors, refrigerated trucks, automaticpicking modules, electric monorailsuspension systems and smart software.As a result, processes now run quicker,transit quantities have been increased andcosts reduced. The solution for theproposed improvements is delivered bySwisslog, supported by KUKA. �

AL-FUTTAIm LogISTICS, AN integratedlogistics and supply chain solutionsprovider, has announced the expansion ofits services with the opening of a state-of-the-art cold storage warehousing facilityin Dubai.

Located at Jebel Ali South Free Zone,the multi-temperature facility has spacefor more than 1,600 pallets with fulltemperature control ranging from -22ºCto +18°C. The facility incorporates world-class warehouse management technologyincluding capturing all the attributes ofthe products combined with double-deepstorage which optimises space andenables high throughput. The new facilityhas been designed for piece and palletpicking for speed-to-market orders.

Customers utilising the cold storagefacility can also take advantage of Al-Futtaim Logistics’ value-added servicessuch as barcoding, labelling, date coding

which are compliant with local andregional gCC regulations and are in linewith international standards of foodsafety storage.

Raman Kumar, managing director of Al-Futtaim Logistics, said, “The new coldstorage warehouse facility represents animportant investment for us andstrengthens our service offerings whileopening the door for more opportunitieswith third-party customers. The multi-temperature facility enables us to handlethe storage, processing and distribution ofchilled and frozen goods and is supportedby a comprehensive range of distributionand logistics services, providingcustomers with efficient and cost-effective solutions.”

The facility also offers a dedicated onsiteoffice for local authorities thereby enablingfast-track inspections to ensure theproducts stored meet stringent standards.

Access World logistics – a jointventure between rhs group, dubai andswitzerland-based Access World,inaugurated a state-of-the-art third partylogistics and warehousing facility indubai’s Jebel Ali Free Zone.

the facility, with a storage capacity inexcess of 100,000 freight tonnes of multipleproducts, has a 15,200 sq m coveredwarehouse with very narrow aisle (VNA)racking systems as well as bulk-stowagespace, and air-conditioned as well as

ambient-temperature warehousing space,plus an open-storage yard of about 7,500 sqm. the fast-track project was completed inless than 10 months from the ground-breaking, which was held in July 2017. thelogistics company is also in the process ofcommissioning a 1MWp roof-top PV panelsystem to meet most of its powerrequirements through solar energy.

the facility is built over a 40,000 sq mplot, with a total investment of aboutUs$10.9mn.

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The MArket siZe for air compressors in the middle East isvalued at US$550mn and the screw compressor marketestimated at US$90mn per year. Forty per cent of this

market is made up of portable/mobile compressors, which ByrneEquipment Rental specialises in. The company has an extensive fleetof robust and portable air compressors, which are available in185CFm-1150CFm (cubic feet per minute) electric, diesel engine or1550/1600CFm 100 per cent oil-free, supplied with suitabledesiccant dryers and pressure variants starting at 125 psi (pound persquare inch) through to 365 psi.

Based on its plans, over the next five years, Byrne Rental sees agrowth potential of 10-15 per cent in this market segment.

outlining some of the trends that will push for a better aircompressors industry, group Coo Patrick Fallon believes that in thesupply chain, the rise in the adoption of energy efficient andemission efficient solutions will fuel the demand for air compressors.“With clients looking out for more cost-effective ‘oil-less’ solutionsthat will provide the same quality as ‘oil-free’ air, a provider that cancome up with a combination of all to provide the best quality air at acost-effective price will be the market leader in the future. moreover,alternative drives as opposed to engines, such assteam, are also being looked at as possible long-termsolutions,” he adds.

Byrne Rental’s current product range is built upon its successful‘one stop shop’ model approach, satisfying all equipment rentalrequirements and the fleet is constantly updated to carry the latestbrands and technology, enabling operational efficiency throughrental and lease solutions.

To complement the air range, the company offers air tools, breakers,compaction and shot blasting equipment. Focussing into the energysector, Byrne has expanded the volume and size range of compressorsto fulfil the clients’ requirements in this growing market.

Its specification of units available include industrial, rig safe/safearea and Zone 2, with options of either a DNV 2.7-1 certified containerframe, skid mount, wheeled or standalone with noise attenuatedenclosure and base. The range offers space efficiency for on deck andconfined space application with stacking ability offered where deckspace is limited. Certified containers and lifting frames come with anintegral drip tray, providing environmental and safety protection.

However, when compared to the mature markets in Europe,Fallon feels that the middle East is still under penetrated when itcomes to the managing efficient air supply. Considering that air isone on the top four utility supplies for any job after electricity, waterand gas, the exploration and alternative supplies of air to factoriesand facilities have not been anywhere near to being fully explored, ifone compares it to electricity. “In Europe and the USA, the conceptof rented air installations exists and air per cubic metre is chargedfor similar to kilowatt per hour produced. This region has a greatpotential in this area to provide more cost-effective solutions toindustry, if tapped efficiently.”

With an efficient aftersales system, Byrne Rental also helpscustomers maintain their solutions in top-notch condition. From arental perspective, Fallon believes that it is important that the enduser is clear on how to use and treat the machines. “Followingrecommended service intervals is as important as is using suppliers-

approved parts. The company instructs clients to always position theproduct in a well-ventilated area and follow recommendations on

load programme wherever stated. Finally, ensuring efficientpipeline installations to reduce stress on the machine, andthe accurate size of the air system can go a long way to

preserve the environment.”In April 2018, Byrne Rental was acquired by Itqanand VPower, thus strengthening Byrne group’s plans

to grow in markets beyond the middle East. Byrne Equipment Rental, one of the top 100rental companies in the world according to

International Rental News, offers high qualityequipment rental solutions to sectorsincluding oil and gas, construction andinfrastructure, events, industrial andmanufacturing and marine and ports. �

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The oil-free compressors marketis going to witness high demandfrom growing end-usedindustries such as chemicals,pharmaceutical industries andthe food and beverage sector.

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the lAtest Air compressor in Atlascopco’s smart Air solutions portfolio – thegA 90+-160 (Vsd+) oil-injected screwcompressor range – is designed forreduced energy consumption and ease ofinstallation and service. it features state-of-the-art compression elements withsmart injection technology coupled withhighly efficient oil-cooled ie4 and ie5motors that require no serviceinterventions. the new elektronikon®touch controller with integrated smartalgorithms further reduce energyconsumption. it is available in water- and

air-cooled versions, with fixed or variablespeed drive and with an optionalintegrated dryer.

“the latest generation of gAcompressors are particularly well-suitedto the mining industry, metal processingand power plants where its iP66 drivetrain offers complete protection fromenvironmental dust and moisture ensuringreliable operation even in the harshestenvironmental conditions. this reliabilityalso provides long and trouble-free life ingeneral industrial applications in ambienttemperatures up to 55°c/131°F.” says

James elbro, product marketing manager. All components are designed for ease of

service with the most commonlyserviceable parts grouped together forease of access while the patented portaldesign enables full access to allcomponents when more extensivemaintenance is required. this results in aservice time that is half the time ofcomparable designs. Atlas copco alsoprovides customers with a tip to toe five-year Warranty Plus programme on thecomplete machine, ensuring smoothoperation in the harshest environments.

SHUAIBAH WATER & ELECTRICITyCompany (SWEC) has selected gardnerDenver’s revolutionary new CompAir Ultimacompressors to supply oil-free compressedair to Saudi Arabia’s first independent waterand power plant (IWPP).

Project detailsgenerating 1,200mW of electricity and800,000 cu/m per day of water every day,the facility is one of the largest independentwater and power plants in the world,supplying to cities including makkah,Jeddah, Taif and Al-Baha.

The gardner Denver team found SWEC’sprevious system was not producing thequality or volume of compressed airrequired, particularly when additionaldemands such as the plant’s ash handlingsystem was factored in too. Furthermore,with traditional oil-free compressorstypically over-heating due to the highambient temperatures in theseenvironments, gardner Denverrecommended its new Ultima technology tohelp overcome this challenge.

As a result, four 160kW Ultimacompressors were specified for the plant, tobe used for the site’s steam turbinegenerator, three boilers, auxiliaryequipment, flue gas desulphurisation unitand electrostatic precipitators.

Technical director at SWEC mohsenHamed Al Salmi said, “The Ultimacompressor offers a high quality, highperformance solution that is ideally suitedto meet the needs of our plant.”

A ground-breaking new compressorLaunched by gardner Denver as part of itscompare brand, Ultima is a revolutionarynew, water-cooled oil-free compressor. It

offers up to 12 per cent improvedenergy efficiency compared to aconventional two-stage machine,with a 37 per cent smaller footprint.Available in models from 75kW to160kW, the technology is ideal forapplications that demand the highestlevels of air quality and purity.

Ultima is engineered to ensure thatno warm air is vented in to thecompressor room. Instead, this warmair is processed within the machineenclosure and, using a heatexchanger, the air is cooled and thenre-circulated via the base framearound the compressor. As a result,no heat is wasted, no dust orparticulate matter enters thecompressor, and the inlet air stayscool. The compressors are also alloffered with iConn, a cloud-based, airmanagement platform that helpsoperators manage, optimise andimprove compressed air services.

high performance solutionThe speed with which gardner Denver wasable to deliver its Ultima compressors wasalso hugely beneficial. With Hajj fastapproaching last year, the fact that thecompany was able to supply the newcompressor solutions just one month afterthe order was agreed was hugely helpful,ensuring we could meet the increased waterand electricity demands that Hajj brings.

Amr Ismail, oil-free and nitrogen salesmanager at gardner Denver FZE, added,“We are thrilled to be working on such ahigh-profile project with SWEC, deliveringthe highest purity compressed air to the firstIWPP in Saudi Arabia. We are currentlydiscussing the opportunity for one of our

PureCARE warranty and serviceprogrammes with SWEC, providing amaintenance package tailored to theorganisation’s needs and requirements.

“As Industry 4.0 drives manufacturers toshare and analyse asset data, organisationsare demanding more intelligent insights intotheir compressed air performance that canhelp remove risks, improve productivity andreduce energy consumption. iConn offersthis capability to SWEC by deliveringhistoric, real-time, predictive and cognitiveanalytics, which can help users address anypotential issues before they become aproblem. Available as standard on all newCompAir machines, iConn can be retrofittedto existing compressor installations too.”

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GOVERNMENTS’ REGULATIONSAND the rise in demand forefficient and cleaner technologies

to beat climate change as well as increasingelectricity bills are boosting the commercialheating, ventilation, and air conditioning(HVAC) market in the Gulf CooperationCouncil (GCC) countries.

According to a report by Research andMarkets, the Middle East and Africa HVACmarket is expected to generate more thanUS$16.23bn in value by 2022.

The market for commercial HVACequipment in countries such as Saudi Arabia,Kuwait and Oman, which saw lower projectawards during 2015-16, is expected to pickup with the rise in oil prices from 2018.

Kuwait’s air-conditioner market isexpected to grow at a compound annualgrowth rate (CAGR) of 4.45 per centbetween 2016-22, while the wider GCCregion is expected to grow at a CAGR of 7.3per cent between 2017-2023, according toResearch and Markets.

In the GCC, Saudi Arabia’s HVAC market is projected to surpass US$2.75bn by 2023,on account of growing constructionactivities in the country’s residential as wellas industrial sectors. The growth in themarket is mainly driven by increasingintegration of HVAC systems in smartproducts and continuously rising demandfor energy-efficient HVAC systems.

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The GCC region is moving up its HVAC standards and companies are bringing in competent solutions to cater to the uber-cool market. Pranav Kiran reports.

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estimated HVAC spend on constructionprojects in Dubai is approximately US$1.5bnand is growing in line with the values ofcontracts awarded in the urban constructionsector, according to a BNC Network report.

Among other demand drivers, the DubaiHVAC Market Outlook report examines theDubai government’s building specificationsand smart city initiatives, which promoteefficient energy units, ultimately showingtheir impact towards a growth in the localHVAC market.

“There are several government-driventargets impacting the HVAC industry. Therise in energy efficiency trend is a directreflection of the governments’ newregulations to tackle climate change as wellas the increase in electricity bills enforced

on the end users, particularly afterreduction of utility subsidies in the region,”Hadi Ismail, senior director, energy solutionsand mega projects at Taqeef told TechnicalReview Middle East.

Seeley International’s general managerSam Peli feels that apart from costs,companies are also looking at cleaner,efficient technologies “because they areoften benchmarked with internationalcompanies especially in Europe andAmericas”. “For example, many companiesaspire to LEED accreditation. Furthermore,indoor air quality (IAQ) has receivedparticular attention in the GCC countriesover the past few years,” Peli adds.

What’s newWith rapid developments cropping up in theHVAC sector, according to Peli, evaporativecooling is one of the technologies with thebiggest potential in the region.

“Evaporative cooling uses only a smallamount of power and water to run, with nochemicals to deplete the ozone layer andsubstantially impact on running costs.Moreover, drawing fresh air from theoutside and pushing fumes and germs outof the building, it can significantly improveindoor air quality, especially formanufacturing companies,” Peli states.

According to other industry experts,customers are keen on adopting latesttechnologies such as variable refrigerantflow (VRF) in their quest for cleaner andgreener solutions.

The most advanced type of VRF system,which has a single condenser unit, canprovide heating and cooling simultaneouslyin different units. The technology is able tocontrol the amount of refrigerant that flowsthrough the system, helping customersreduce power bills and lessen the chance ofdamaging electrical equipment.

“VRF technology allows the customer toreduce the HVAC electric consumption byadjusting the HVAC to the lower coolingdemand and ambient temperature at offpeak periods, which may otherwiseconstitute more than 90 per cent of thesystem operation,” according to Ismail.

HVAC systems are a necessity for marketssuch as GCC countries, which face extremeweather conditions and sandstorms. Duringsummers, in particular, HVAC systems makeup a major share of the peak electrical load.

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for nearly 60 per cent of energyconsumption in UAE buildings. DanfossDrives’ director of sales, marketing andservice for Middle East and North AfricaJohn Conboy says this number for the GCCregion is much higher.

“Up to 70 per cent of the GCC’s energyconsumption is used for HVAC and coolingapplications.”

However, experts also point out that thegrowth in the market for HVAC equipmenthas been somewhat dampened by threeyears of falling oil prices, which hasprompted governments to slash spendingand utility subsidies.

Oil-dependent countries in the GCC havelong enjoyed healthy economic growthcombined with low levels of debts.

The dip in oil prices and economicdiversification has pushed governments todig into their reserves, raise new taxes, cutspending and leverage opportunities tobring in private investment.

Construction, tourism, services andevents have been the go-to options for GCCcountries to boost investment and positionthemselves as a hub for trade and business.

Mega events offset demand slumpWith massive investments planned across theconstruction sector in the GCC, a huge boost

for demand is also coming from the upcomingExpo 2020 Dubai, the 2022 FIFA World Cup inQatar and projects such as NEOM City inSaudi Arabia. Experts feel that this may offsetsome of the slowdown in the demand growthfor commercial HVAC equipment.

“Major events such as the Expo 2020have fuelled large infrastructuredevelopments and helped offset to someextent, the negative impact of falling oilprices and reduced governments’expenditure,” the Taqeef executive reveals.

Danfoss, which has a significantpresence in the GCC, is much more upbeatabout the projects.

“We are optimistic that things will changefor the better. Everybody is looking forwardto Expo 2020 Dubai, Saudi Arabia’s NEOMCity and the World Cup in Qatar – theseprovide us with great opportunities toshowcase our services and products for theHVAC sector in the region,” Conboy saysoptimistically.

“We welcome the megaprojects that willundoubtedly help in creating a healthierinvestment environment for HVACprofessionals in the region.”

Retrofitting challengesWhile the demand for newer, cleaner andefficient HVAC systems is rosy, industryexperts feel that retrofitting old buildingscan be way more challenging than justinstalling fresh systems.

Financing issues, payback on investmentand the inconvenience caused byretrofitting works are some of the commonconcerns of the customers.

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Cooling is responsible for approximately 70 per cent of the GCC’s electricity demand during peak. summermonthsavings. Therefore, customers are turning to the latest technologies such as VRF for smaller power bills.

“We welcome themegaprojects thatwill undoubtedlyhelp in creating a

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individual components in existing systemsrather than the system itself.

“The challenge here is achieving thisseamlessly without impacting customers’comfort. In many cases, it is difficult toconvince the customer to change thesystem instead of replacing individualcomponents,” Ismail adds.

Therefore, to beat this challenge, thecompanies have begun tailoring theirproducts and services to specifically addressthese challenges.

For instance, Danfoss offers a service tohelp customers calculate the expected

payback period on an initial investment.This helps Danfoss strengthen its channelpartners to gain more market share withretrofitting projects.

Panasonic, which has been making air-conditioners for 60 years, says itsproducts are made specifically to minimisecustomer inconvenience.

“Our VRF systems are an ideal solutionfor such applications. These systems arecompact and can be easily transportedthrough elevators. The piping required isalso light in weight and compact whencompared to conventional chilled waterpiping and can fit more easily into theexisting building layout. The units areinverter based and highly energy efficient,thus resulting in significant energy savings.Our HVAC systems are not only designed forreliable performance and maximum savingsbut easy integration into projects too,” ArunDamodar, manager, air conditioning,Panasonic Marketing Middle East andAfrica, says.

Efficiency is the keyThe awareness for environmentalsustainability and low energy consumptionpractices are expected to bring positivetransformation to the HVAC sectorespecially with large upcoming projectsnow focusing on adopting greentechnologies.

This awareness aligns neatly withcompanies which are keen on rolling outthe latest HVAC technologies and makingthe most of mega events after a few yearsof muted growth. �

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EmiratEs District cooling (Emicool) hasbeen awarded the contract for a district coolingplant serving the Expo Village, Dubai south malland the new conference and exhibition centre atthe Expo 2020 Dubai site.

the district cooling plant, currently under fasttrack construction staging, will have an ultimatecapacity of 60,000 refrigeration tonnes (rt) andwill deliver the first phase of chilled water effectivemay 2019. this includes 48,000 rt of mechanicalchillers and 12,000 thermal energy storage (tEs).

the district cooling contract is a significantmilestone for Emicool, in line with its plans to beassociated with iconic projects in the UaE andacross the region. in addition to the conferenceand exhibition centre, the Expo Village and Dubaisouth mall, the district cooling plant will also

serve the roads & transport authority (rta)station and Project star mall area. these are keyelements in the Expo 2020 masterplan, and partof its legacy infrastructure beyond 2020.

adib moubadder, cEo of Emicool, said,“Emicool is privileged to be awarded thisprestigious contract with Dubai World tradecentre. since its inception, the company hasalways prided itself in providing efficient andhighest quality district cooling solutions tosupport the growth of infrastructure in the UaE,with sustainable development and innovativetechnologies. this contract is a testimony to thecompany’s concerted efforts in this domain.”

Emicool also announced that it has awardedthe project construction contract for the districtcooling plant to al nasr contracting company.

eMirates Central Cooling systemsCorporation (empower) will provide 3,900refrigeration tonnes (rt) district cooling servicesto Wasl tower, a 300m high tower consisting of 64 floors, that features one of theworld’s tallest ceramic façades, and that includesoffice, hotel and residential towers, in dubai. thetower, which is located on sheikh Zayed road, willbe delivered by 2020.

empower also announced that the project willbe served from its district cooling plant in businessbay, and that work to connect the building hasalready commenced, and will be delivered in Q42019. the infrastructure for the district coolingsystem in the tower will connect the building toempower’s cooling plants in business bay, on theopposite side of Wasl tower. they will be linkedthrough the construction of a network using state-of-the-art technology to connect pipes via atunnel under sheikh Zayed road.

ahmad bin shafar, Ceo of empower, said,“empower is in the process of serving moreleading real estate projects and aims to provide alldubai sectors — residential, commercial andentertainment facilities — with district coolingservices that have sustainable internationalstandards. this supports dubai's pioneering rolein reducing carbon emissions, which is in-line withthe directives of hh sheikh Mohammed bin rashidal Maktoum, vice-President and Prime Minister ofthe Uae and ruler of dubai. adding Wasl to ourportfolio reflects the confidence of real estatedevelopers and customers in our reliable services.it also enhances empower’s role in deliveringquality cooling services that use up to 50 per centless energy than conventional cooling systems.”

the Wasl tower will cover an area of 7,880square metres and consist of a central concretecore with a unique ceramic facade thatharmonises with the architectural design of thebuilding, taking into account all safety,environmental and economic aspects. the towercombines an innovative design with an efficientsystem of power distribution in the building and ischaracterised by its economic efficiency.

hesham al Qassim, Ceo of Wasl assetManagement, added, “it is our pleasure to partnerwith empower to have district cooling systemswith environmentally sustainable specificationsthat support the environmental approach andsustainable development objectives of dubaiinstalled in our tower. this will further enhancethe sustainable real estate sector in the Uae.”

The mixed-use tower isbeing developed by WaslAsset Managementopposite Dubai Mall onSheikh Zayed Road.

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Montreal-based snC-lavalin has received aUs$42.67mn engineering,procurement andconstruction (ePC) contractby Central district CoolingCompany, a subsidiary ofsaudi tabreed, to expandJabal omar developmentCompany (JodC) districtcooling scheme in Makkah,saudi arabia.

Under the terms of thecontract, snC-lavalin will beresponsible for the design,procurement, constructionand commissioning of anadditional cooling capacityof 12,000 refrigerationtonnes (rt) with allassociated equipment,energy transfer stations andchilled water network,achieving a total coolingcapacity of 47,000 rt.

the engineering work ispresently underway andpreparatory constructionactivities are ongoing, withplant construction scheduledto start in July 2018.

speaking about the districtcooling project in saudi arabia,ian l edwards, president forinfrastructure at snC-lavalin,commented that this project isthe seventh district coolingproject in saudi arabia and thecompany’s 46th overall in theMiddle east region.

the district cooling projectsin the region aim to providechilled water for residentialapartments, offices,universities, hotels, militaryfacilities, stadiums, hospitalsand government institutions,said Mohamed Youssef,senior vice-president forinfrastructure at snC-lavalinin the Middle east.

the new contract is in linewith the company’s strategyof bringing the full spectrumof its global expertise to theregion, Youssef further added.


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W ith thE manifolD use of large-scale refrigerators andchillers across the Middle east, mainly due to the rise inthe numbers of grocery stores, supermarkets,

convenience stores and speciality food stores, the demand forcommercial refrigeration, air conditioning equipment and cold chainmarket has seen a recent upsurge in the region.

MarketsandMarkets, a global market research firm, said that therefrigerants market is projected to reach Us$18.05bn by 2022, at aCagr of 4.5 per cent between 2017 and 2022. according to theindustry experts, the refrigerants market in the Middle east andafrica is projected to grow at the fastest rate from 2017 to 2022.

the rising demand for food and refrigeration systems in retailoutlets, hotels, restaurants and hospitality sector across the Middleeast is fuelling the growth of the commercial and industrialrefrigeration system. When it comes to commercial refrigerationservices, it is vital for the companies – be it catering companies,restaurants, grocers or any enterprise that requires to store largequantities of perishable items – to understand the technicalities andfunctionalities of ice machines, cool rooms, bottle cabinets and

freezers. the experts say that not only can poor maintenance lead toa shorter lifespan of the refrigeration equipment, it can also mean asignificant increase in electrical usage.

therefore, it has become vital for companies to understand,realise and have a comprehensive guide for industrial refrigerationsystems, so that commercial-grade refrigerators and freezers runsmoothly and have a successful and cost-efficient operation.

this is the reason why Technical Review Middle East organised its2nd edition refrigeration Conference in Manama, bahrain, on 25-26april 2018. the event gathered top refrigeration experts from thegCC who discussed strategies for food storage and overallapplication of industrial refrigeration system. the internationallyacclaimed leaders and industry experts discussed cutting-edgesolutions, technology and future trends in commercial refrigerationsector to help companies in their operations.

hot technologysome of the cutting-edge technologies that were discussed includedhot gas defrosting, benefits of air curtains in cold storage

In line with addressing environmental regulations, participants at the 2nd Edition Refrigeration Conference discussed a widerange of effective methods for cold storage applications and ways to implement food safety in the refrigeration industry.

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applications, temperature abuse in frozenfood and conforming of health andhazards, non-hFC cold chain, benefits ofusing natural refrigerant, effectivemethods to implement food safety inrefrigeration, future trends in industrialrefrigeration and many more.

Carsten dahlgaard, global salesdirector at danfoss, strategic partner ofthe event, discussed the formula forefficiency in hot gas defrosting and futuretrends in industrial refrigeration.

he analysed the benefits of iCF valvestations in air cooler systems from theconventional valves. iCF valve stationsacross the wet suction, liquid, hot gasand defrost drain lines provide simplifiedefficiency with reduced energyconsumption, as compared to theconventional valves, which often haveincreased risks for leakages due toseveral weldings and required regularmaintenance on individual products.

ghaleb abusaa, engineer and arbitratorat ghaleb abusaa office (gaso),discussed the role of cryogenic system inproducing very low temperature incommercial refrigeration systems. he alsodiscussed the thermal energy storage(tes) for chilled water and refrigerationapplication, district cooling, hvaC andrelated electro-mechanical ancillaries,ammonia refrigeration systems and itsimportance, advanced troubleshooting ofrefrigeration systems etc.

Commenting about the temperatureabuse in frozen food and conforming ofhealth and hazards, irshad Muhammad,manager Qhse and food safety at gulfsalt Company, discussed the cold chainmanagement (CCM) process, which aimsto ensure that temperature sensitivefood products are maintained at correcttemperatures from farm to fork.

“CCM is used to preserve, extend andensure the shelf life of products, such as fresh agricultural produce,seafood, frozen food, photo film, chemicals and medicines,”Muhammad added.

he also spoke about the time-temperature abuse concept thatrefers to the storage and holding of food in the temperature dangerzone (50ºC-60 ºC). according to him, it is important to ensurestringent time-temperature control along the supply chain so as topreserve the quality of the food and ensure food safety.

in addition, he also spoke about the major cold chain technologyincluding dry ice, gel packs, eutectic plates, liquid nitrogen, quilts,reefers etc.

Watch what you eatthe most delicate aspect in the area of refrigeration is food storage. itis very important for companies to have a perfect understanding ofhow to maintain commercial refrigerators so that the business canoperate at maximum efficiency.

ibrahim alanazi, senior food inspector at saudi Food and drugauthority (sFda), discussed the effective methods to implementfood safety in refrigeration.



ProDUct focUsdanfoss’ irF Coolselector®2 calculation and selection softwareaims to enable the user to select the best suited component basedon several deciding parameters such as cooling capacity,refrigerant, evaporation and condensation temperature and othercritical variables in common refrigeration systems. according todahlgaard, the system• Provides complete valve and piping calculation and selection• offers specific sales/order codes• Consult danfoss industrial refrigeration experts for advice on

how to optimise the defrost cycle based on the systemconditions in question

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Know your refrigerantThe top five main industry drivers in industrial refrigeration aresafety, reliability, energy efficiency, global warming and cost,according to Dahlgaard, speaking about the future trends in theindustrial refrigeration market.

Because the industry is continuously shifting to address theenvironmental agenda, use of natural refrigerant has become a hottopic of interest and importance in today’s cold storage industry. Theevent discussed the impact of CFC and HCFC refrigerants that areadversely affecting food security and the environment.

Among the natural refrigerants used in industrial refrigerationsystem, ammonia is used hugely in a wide range of applications, withno global warming or ozone depletion potential. Dahlgaarddiscussed its heat transfer characteristics as one of the best.Furthermore, ammonia is inexpensive and its use for more than 100years has led to a base of experience unlike any other refrigerant inthis industry, said the Danfoss expert.

Apart from the technical presentations, the conference comprisedtechnical workshops and a knowledge sharing platform along withnetworking opportunities with industry experts and governmentregulators. Pontus Grimberg, export director at Frico, Sweden,discussed the benefits of air curtains in cold storage applications.The keynote presentation was given by Public Health Directorate,Ministry of Health – Bahrain. Other speakers in the conferenceincluded Brian Suggitt, chairperson at Eurovent Middle East, andLaksmi Nathan, chairperson of Ashrae. �

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building• The door should be closed completely because that can affect

the temperature inside the chillers or freezers• Avoid storage under fans as it can cause leaking water and can

damage products• Avoid overstock of food products to ensure freezers run

smoothly, thus extending a product’s shelf life• Keep separate stores, one for raw food and one for frozen food.

Mixing raw food with final ready-to-eat food can causecontamination.

• Use a door alarm, so that it rings if the door is open for two tofive minutes



The SouTh ASiA-Middle east-North Africa(SAMeNA) region’s annual leadership event,the SAMeNA Telecommunications Council’sLeaders’ Summit 2018, that took place on 3May 2018, discussed the importance ofenabling telecom operators and regulatoryauthorities to collaborate and co-operatewith each other to achieve mutual success.

held under the patronage of the uAe’s Telecommunication RegulatoryAuthority (TRA), the event was organised byhuawei Technologies and co-sponsored byericsson, Du, Alfa, Sudatel Group, NumbaseGroup and Airspan.

Core discussions of the summit focusedon understanding the dimensions of asustainable regional digital economy in viewof the Middle east’s preparation toward 5G,digital development goals, and conducting apreparatory stakeholder dialogue to addresscomplexities of the regulatory environmentin the wake of advancements in networksand new digital platforms.

Bocar BA, Ceo and board member ofSAMeNA Council, focused on “Building the

Middle east’s Digital economy” as anaccumulation of earlier efforts to look intothe future, and how data-driven economicsis shaping up and will impact the futuredecisions with regard to policies,investments and stakeholder collaboration.

While telecom operators and other digitalecosystem players, including regulators,seek the digital communicationsecosystem's sustainability, focusing ondigital services, data regulation, spectrumresources and addressing challengesrelating to financial obligations and

excessive industry fees, the event provideda direction that leads toward building asustainable digital economy in the region.

The uAe’s minister of tolerance, SheikhNahyan bin Mubarak Al Nahyan, emphasisedto stakeholders of the digital communicationsindustry that Leaders’ Summit 2018 was anespecially significant event as it reflected onthe efforts that each stakeholder is exerting inorder to positively impact the society. Asdigital technology accelerates globalisation,new dimensions in the link between toleranceand telecommunications have emerged.

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METITO WAS HAS been awardedSharjah international Airportexpansion project after a

competitive bid. The company willundertake the design-build of the newairport’s sewage treatment plant and itsassociated works. The expansion contractexceeds uS$410mn and the project is likelyto be completed in Q1 2019.

To realise this project, Metito will be usingstate-of-the-art sewage treatmenttechnology that utilises the MBR technology– environmentally friendly water-submergedmembranes for water treatment thatproduces high quality water.

Besides the airport expansion project,some of the prominent projects in Sharjahinclude upgrading the capacity of the mainsewage treatment plant for the emirate andthe construction of the sewage station in thecity of Kalba.

Metito is also working on several projectsin Dubai, Northern emirates and Abu Dhabi.

Fady Juez, managing director of Metito,said, “We believe that the treatment,recycling and reuse of water and wastewateris critical for the sustainability of waterresources. Recycling and reusing water is astrategic solution to achieve water stabilityand to cope with the excessive demand forwater in the GCC region.”

in line with this, Metito acquired Biopipe,the world’s first biological wastewater treat -m ent pipe, in 2016. The patented greensystem is an innovative wastewater solution,taking place within the pipe itelf. The treatedwater is then made ready for direct use inorganic agriculture, irrigation, groundwaterinjection or safe discharge in water bodies,or for storage in water tanks for later use.

Some of successful examples of recyclingwater in the uAe include the use of treatedwastewater for all the green areas in Dubaiinvestment Park, and the use of recycledwater in the cooling facilities of DowntownDubai as well as to supply water to the Dubai fountain.

To fulfil the need for advanced technologiesto make desalination more environmentallyfriendly and feasible, Metito introduced low-temperature distillation technology. Thisoffers an opportunity to reduce theconsumption of energy used in thedesalination process and the carbon footprintas it uses excess heat in the factories as asource of energy to feed the station.

Besides the uAe, Metito worked on somelandmark projects in Africa and the GCC,which won Metito the ‘DesalinationCompany of the Year – Distinction’ fromGlobal Water intelligence (GWi) for itsprojects in Saudi Arabia and egypt in 2017and the ‘Deal of the Year’ award for itscontribution to the advancement of privatesector participation in the internationalwater sector in Africa and beyond. Theprojects include: • Saudi Arabia’s King Abdullah economic

City mega seawater desalination plant,

which utilises the reverse osmosistechnology and is partially powered bysolar power.

• in egypt, Metito developed the country’slargest seawater reverse osmosisdesalination plant to date serving morethan 500,000 residents and is currentlyworking on even bigger capacity projectsall aimed at fortifying its water securityand growing needs.

• The first bulk surface water supplyPPP project in Sub-Saharan Africa tosupply Kigali and other cities withfresh water. �

Metito, the total intelligent water management solutions provider, has been awarded a Sharjah airport project and twoprestigious awards for Africa and the GCC.

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Dubai projects • Recycles 20,000 cu/m per day of

wastewater in thetreatment/polishing plant inDowntown Dubai for use in districtcooling facilities that feedMohammed Bin Rashid Boulevard,Burj Khalifa, Dubai Mall and thesurrounding area

• Also developed the treatment andrecycling plant that produces waterfor The Dubai Fountain

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sewerage system for Tarif and BidaMutawa cities in the western region.

• Ruwais housing Complex expansion –Phase iii new sewerage treatmentplant (STP)

• Khalifa Port & industrial Zone (KPiZ)Project – industrial Zone Area A –Sewage Treatment Plant

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aUStRIan teChnoLogy LeadeR Froniushas expanded its portfolio of manual powersources with three new devices for tungstenInert gas (tIg) welding.

the magicWave 230i, 190 and transtig230i are practical, powerful and quiet. dueto their rapid signal processors, they achievethe exact current curve that allows formaximum arc stability with the lowestpossible noise emissions. With its intuitivemenu navigation, users are able to accessthe correct parameters in just a few steps toachieve a clean weld seam.

Highly versatile power sources for AC weldingWhether in pipeline or containerconstruction, for processing stainless steelor vehicle repair and maintenance – thenew Fronius tIg welding systems have awhole range of uses. the most powerfulpower source is the magicWave 230i for aCwelding. It has a particular advantage: easeof communication with other devices viaBluetooth, WLan and nFC technology, andcan be networked with them. the magicWave190 is ideal for welding materials such assteel, stainless steel or aluminium. the aCpower source features gas cooling.

Lightweight for DC weldingan integral part of the new series is the

transtig 230i for dC welding. Weighing just15.9 kilograms, it is especially light. thismanual power source is suitable for allwelding applications apart from aluminium.as with the magicWave 230i, the powersource can also be supplied with an optionalwater-cooling system. Using Bluetooth,WLan and nFC, the transtig 230i can alsoconnect wirelessly to devices such as anintelligent welding helmet, remotecontrol or even a smartphone.

Optimum user customisabilitythe multilingual operating concept of themanual power source with a 4.3-inch full-colour display allows for intuitive and simpleoperation. Using the favourites button,welders can easily retrieve and setparameters that they often use. themodular design is a particular advantage:users can expand these devices as desiredwith different function packages. theseinclude the job function, which can store upto 999 jobs at the same time, the PulsPropackage to obtain all pulse functionalities,additional data documentation and limitmonitoring. the latter aids the user insetting a defined parameter window andkeeping to certain welding parameters. USBports allow software updates to be installedand welding data to be documented.

New welding torch for precise handlingevery device is available as a multi-voltageversion. Using the Fronius Power Plug – alockable plug connector on the rear of thepower source – the mains cable or plug canbe changed quickly and easily depending onwhere the device is being used. Fronius hasalso redesigned the welding torch: anergonomic grip combined with a torchchanging system as standard increasescomfort and convenience, and allows foreven more precise handling. the integrated,Led illuminates the seam area efficiently,leaving the welder to concentrate entirelyon their task and achieve desired results.

The pure DC power source TransTig 230i can optionally besupplied with a water-cooling system and is suitable for allwelding applications apart from aluminium.

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Ready to meet the current emissions needswithin the european Union, the industrialStage V lineup from John deere will offerratings of 36 to more than 500kW (48 tomore than 670 hp) with displacements of 2.9Lthrough the upcoming 13.6L.

Sandrine Couasnon, manager, marketingservices and sales engineering foreurope, africa and the middle east atJohn deere Power Systems, said, “asJohn deere is both an engine andvehicle manufacturer, we can leveragethe remarkable global experience wehave gained since 2011 to developproven emissions solutions for ourcustomers.”

“through each stage of consecutiveemissions regulations, John deereprovided solutions that addressed keycustomer needs. these includedincreased uptime, low operating costs and flexible integration. the same applies to Stage V,” added Couasnon.

“For this stage, manufacturers will use dPF – a technology John deere already has more than 900mn hours of experienceusing in the field.”

this valuable experience on hundredsof internal and external oem applicationshas resulted in a tested dPF solution,increasing uptime and offering the day-to-day reliability and durability usershave come to expect from John deere.

Stage V after treatment technologiesfrom John deere are optimised forflexible integration and offer reducedpackaging and weight from previousStage IV solutions. and because the

technologies are built on the same engineplatform as current Stage IV dPF solutions,

the need for oems to re-engineer due tohardware or mounting changes is reduced.

the new 13.6L engine from John deerewill also be Stage V compliant. When

developing this engine, John deereadopted a ‘clean-sheet design’ mindsetand utilised proven technologies to

optimise the final product. this engine provides installationflexibility and compact packaging, allowing for easy machineintegration. With this design, John deere continues to deliverincreased performance, reliability and durability, as well as overallvalue to its oem customers and end-users.

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FAiLures iN tHe hV and mV transmission and distributionnetworks frequently have costly and disruptive consequences.For instance, a recent phase-to-ground fault in the

termination of a 380kV cable at a gIS installation caused so muchdamage that it was ten months before the cable could be returnedto service. and in another instance, a network fault resulted in lossof power to most of the city of munich. Up to 450,000 people wereaffected, with the failure of traffic signals and other services.

thankfully, events like these don’t happen every day, but they arefar from uncommon and, as the power infrastructure in thedeveloped world ages, they are becoming more frequent. this is amajor concern for power utilities who go to considerable lengths tomonitor plants and detect incipient faults so that they can beaddressed before they cause major failures and supply outages.

this is no easy task, for two principal reasons. the first is that it isvery difficult – often virtually impossible – to take equipment out ofservice for routine testing, and the second is that electrical noiselevels around hV and mV installations are invariably high, whichmakes many test techniques difficult or even impossible to use.

there is now, however, a new technique that overcomes both ofthese problems: UhF partial discharge (Pd) detection. the basis ofthis technique is using a specially designed UhF receiver to detectemissions produced by Pd, concentrating on frequencies above300mhz. the use of these high frequencies has important benefits,the first being that above 300mhz electrical noise levels insubstations are much lower. the second is that emissions above300mhz are characteristic of internal Pd, which may point to animpending failure, whereas emissions below 300mhz are typicallyindicative of corona or surface Pd, which is usually less of a concern.

Corona and surface Pd typically generate pulses in thenanosecond range, which produce an RF spectrum extending up tono more than 300mhz. In contrast, internal Pd produces muchfaster pulses in the picosecond range. the fast pulses have afrequency spectrum with components up to at least 1ghz.

In addition to having the ability to discriminate between dangerousand less serious conditions, UhF Pd testing has two other importantbenefits. the first is that no connection needs to be made to theequipment under test – the detector works by receiving radiatedemissions. the second is that testing is carried out with the equipmentunder test energised, so the inconvenience and high costsassociated with taking equipment out of service are eliminated.

UhF Pd testing is useful in checking hV terminations, evaluatingthe condition of hV components such as potential transformers,current transformers and surge arrestors, and monitoring powertransformers. this form of testing is also a valuable aid whencarrying out maintenance work on hV and mV switchgear, not least

as a final check to show that the work is now safe.the new UhF Pdd range from megger offer a choice of antennas,

and can also be used in conjunction with UhF termination, teV andhFCt sensors, as well as with sensors that are permanently installedon hV and mV equipment as an aid to routine monitoring. the bestdetectors also make provision for analysing Pd signals at frequenciesbelow 300 mhz, for power frequency synchronisation, and forlistening to demodulated Pd signals using stereo headphones.

When used with a dipole antenna, UhF Pd detectors are ideal forcarrying out quick surveys on hV and mV plant. an antenna of thistype can be used either as a separate handheld device connected tothe instrument via a cable, or directly mounted on the instrument. Itis directional, which can make it easier to locate the source of anyemissions detected. an alternative is a ‘rubber duck’ type antenna,which covers similar applications, but is sometimes more convenientbecause of its smaller size. It is, however, non-directional and isalways mounted directly on the instrument.

In practice, UhF Pd measurements are best carried out in threesteps: spectrum analysis, to determine the frequencies of interestfor further measurement; time domain measurement for PRPdpattern recognition to help distinguish between true Pd and noise;and level measurement to localise the Pd source and to determinehow stable the discharge is over time. the last step is only needed ifthe first two steps show that Pd activity is present.

the UhF Pd detectors represent only a very modest investment, but for utility companies and other organisations thatoperate power networks, if such a detector averts even a singlefailure, it will undoubtedly deliver savings that are orders ofmagnitude greater than its cost. �

UHF partial discharge detection (PDD) is a new technology with a lot to offer in terms of capability, convenience andcost. It is quick and easy to apply, it can be used to survey HV and MV plants without taking them out of service and itcan discriminate between conditions that are dangerous and those that are less serious. Hein Putter of Megger explains.

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BUILdIng on the success of thecompany’s current portfolio of self-levellingplaner attachments, Bobcat has added twonew model sizes – the PSL50 (50cm width)and PSL120 (120cm width) planers – for usewith Bobcat high flow compact loaders. thetwo new planer attachments have beenintroduced to meet customer demands.

the PSL50 offers the same features as theexisting PSL60 60cm model with self-levelling, side-shift and tilting. the size ofthe PSL50 planer is particularly suited to therequirements of fibre optic projects.

the new PSL120 shares the same featuresas the existing PSL100 100cm width model,with self-levelling, side-shift and tilting andis ideal for road maintenance, where theincreased width can provide 20 per centmore productivity.

Both planers are compatible with theBobcat water kit, which also comes in twonew versions to match the PSL50 andPSL120, respectively.

the new PSL50 self-levelling planer isapproved for use on Bobcat S530h, S550h,

S570h, S590h, S630h, S650h, S770h andS850h skid-steer loaders; the t590h, t650h,t770h and t870h compact tracked loadersand the a770h all-wheel steer loader.

the PSL120 can be used on the S630h,S650h, S770h and S850h skid-steer loaders;the t650h, t770h and t870h compacttracked loaders and the a770h all-wheelsteer loader.

the PSL50 and PSL120 planers weigh870kg and 1,145kg and offer cutting depthswith a standard drum of 17cm and 13cmand maximum cutting angles left and right

of +/- 15° and +/- 8°, respectively.the fully hydraulic design of the self-

levelling planers ensures all functions can becontrolled from the operator seat. the self-levelling system also offers the advantage ofmaintaining a constant planing depth,independent of the position of the planer,even, for example, when the loader lift armposition changes or when the loader drivesover bumps or debris.

the expanded family of self-levellingmodels is part of a wide range of planersfrom Bobcat for high flow models from 45-120cm in width, providing increasedproductivity for maintenance and repairwork on asphalt and concrete surfaces.Bobcat planers are designed for a range ofapplications from milling surfaces torepairing potholes and cracks and for workaround manholes. other uses includecreating cuts for recessed lane markers;matching uneven pavement surfaces;producing vertical edges for pavementrepairs; cutting drainage in parking lots andfor tapering edges of roadways.

The two new models are the PSL50 and PSL120 planers.

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manUFaCtUReR oF motoRS and drivetechnology Weg has unveiled its brand new motorscan product targeted to deliver remotemonitoring of Weg motors in order to maximiseuptime and enable predictive/ preventivemaintenance.

this new technology allows maintenanceprofessionals to make informed decisions aboutthe health of installed motors and reactaccordingly depending on the data captured. theWeg motor Scan system uses Industry 4.0’s digitaltechnology, including Industrial Internet of things(IIot) and Big data analytics to give clients acompetitive edge in this dynamic and challengingbusiness environment.

available for frame sizes from 100 to 450, Weg’ssensor measures the vibration and temperature ofmotors to detect anomalies. easily retrofitted via amounting clamp, the sensor tracks vibration,surface temperature as well as running hours, andwill provide data on speed, start/stop time, loadand efficiency via Bluetooth.

For ease of use the captured data is stored in thecloud and the user can use an app, available forboth ioS and android devices, on theirsmartphone or tablet to access it. Users can alsoaccess the data on laptops and desktops via adedicated web portal. Powerful analytics help toprocess the data and predict pending failures orhidden problems based on frequency spectrumanalysis. Warning levels are pre-set based onacceptable baselines of temperature/vibration andsoftware is able to plot performance curves withthe captured data.

essentially, Weg motor Scan takes themonotony out of manually collecting andmonitoring data, removes the guesswork ofpreventive maintenance and eliminates theinefficiency of reactive maintenance. also, bytraining maintenance professionals to take on thespecialised requirements of predictivemaintenance, it provides the opportunity forcompanies to upskill staff and expand theircapability.

“the Weg motor Scan is just like having a crystalball that lets you know what is going to happen inthe future. We find that fixing a problem before ithappens is the most cost-effective form ofmaintenance, and this provides direct benefits toour clients. Clients can reduce cost, improveprofitability and use their resources moreefficiently,” said andrew glover, european LowVoltage motors product manager.

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Efficient HIMOINSAgensets for defenceapplications

one oF the most importantaspects in military applications isbeing able to provide dual-frequency gensets that can operateat both 50 and 60hz. hImoInSaalso guarantees synchronisationsolutions for projects that requireseveral gensets to be connected in parallel.

to guarantee high levels ofsoundproofing in environmentswhere gensets operate near fieldhospitals, military camps, etc.,hImoInSa incorporates rock woolinsulation in all its generators,making its gensets among the mostsoundproofed on the market. Inaddition, their canopies canwithstand extreme environmentalconditions, severe storms, snowand high temperatures. optionalfilters for dusty environmentsprotect the gensets in windy areasand deserts.

transportability: hImoInSa hasdesigned compact gensets that aresmall in size, making them easy totransport by truck and incontainers. For all militaryapplications, an optional mobile kitis available, which ensures greatertransportability as well as a rapidresponse for when the generatorset has to be towed by a vehicle,streamlining any mission andreducing logistics costs. theirrobust canopies also minimise anydamage to the generator set duringtransport.

power in remote locations: one ofthe added values of hImoInSagensets is that they incorporate akit that extends service intervalsto 1,000 hours, reducing operatingcosts for applications in remotelocations. all generators withyanmar engines, both in theIndustrial Range – hyW, from 8 to45kVa, and in the Rental Range –hRyW, from 16 to 40kVa, include alarger oil tank, which suppliesextra oil to the engine, cuttingfilter and downtime costsconsiderably.

hImoInSa also offers a fleetmanager for PC and mobile, whichmakes it possible to configure andmonitor generator sets remotelyand in real time.

With a wide range of durablelighting towers with a long runningtime, hImoInSa’s lighting towerscan illuminate up to 110,000 sq mand work continuously for a weekin any kind of terrain and situation.

eNgiNeers CAN simpLify their machine safetysystems and improve safety performance usingnew controllers from rockwell Automation.

the Allen-Bradley guardLogix 5580 andCompact guardLogix 5380 controllers can bescaled from safety system levels siL 2/pLd to siL3/pLe. this scalability can help engineersoptimise a safety system design and potentiallyreduce its costs, while adhering to the latestmachine safety regulations. the controllers alsouse increased processing power to achievefaster reaction times and shorter safe distances.this can help create smaller machines, savefloor space and increase operator efficiencies.

“many engineers build safety systems to ahigher safety level than an applicationrequires,” said Dave sullivan, product manager,safety systems, rockwell Automation.

“such systems end up having more compo -nents than they need, leading to increased

complexity and costing more than they should.Our new controllers allow engineers to right-size a safety system and its cost to meetappropriate safety levels, without excess.”

these can also help engineers consolidate thenumber of controllers they use in complexmachines. Having a single high-performancecontroller for both standard and safety controlcan help improve productivity and reduce thesystem’s cost, complexity and cabinet size.Other benefits include:greater communications capacity: embeddedgigabit ethernet on the guardLogix 5580 andCompact guardLogix 5380 controllers supportthe growing number of smart devices.

more productive machines: the controllers,when used with studio 5000 integrateddevelopment environment and Kinetix 5700servo drive, support new safe-stop, safe-speed,safe-position and other safety functions.

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In an exPoSed location next to a water body on a very smallconstruction site, the most important attributes of Restaurant Übersee,which the construction company Jürgen martens gmbh & Co. Kgrealised with support from PaSChaL for its client Sprinkenh of gmbh,were the round, angled and the boldly projecting concrete structures.

this hamburg-based construction company experienced first-hand how easy it can be to create complex concrete structuresduring the reinforced concrete work on this restaurant, which wasnewly built together with the flood protection system.

the PaSChaL formwork systems offer a systematic approach torealise geometrically complex formwork. the restaurant was builtalong the jetties together with the flood protection systems. thedraft, the structure and execution of construction work are closelyconnected to the flood protection systems.

the new restaurant was constructed in parallel with the secondstage of the new flood protection systems niederhafen.

Ambitious constructionFor many decades the angular design of the Überseebrückerestaurant was a symbol of hamburg’s port boundary, between thehafenCity and jetties.

the demolition of this building dating back to the 1960s alsomarked the start of construction of the final section of the floodprotection structure, which has been worked on for more than fiveyears. the hamburg agency of Roads, Bridges and Water, on behalfof the environmental authorities, wanted to not just create a purelytechnical structure, but rather a completely new promenade: oncompletion it will be up to 1.7 metres higher than the formerstructure, which was built in 1962 following catastrophic flooding.

the general plans created by the architect Zaha hadid serve todeflect the full-on visual force of the actual flood protectioninstallations as reflected in the geometrically demanding design ofthe hamburg restaurant produced in cooperation with studioh2kand Zaha hadid architects.

the second construction phase preceded the first sectionopposite the port City-Sporthafen featuring a new kiosk which wasalso handled by Jürgen martens gmbh & Co. Kg.

Following demolition of the previous restaurant, the plansenvisaged a new three-floor building with a gross floor area of 920sq m as an integral addition to the flood protection measures.

Paschal’s formwork systems have passed yet another challenge – the

construction company felt at ease with the system from the very start.Based on the formwork plans drawn up by PaSChaL, Jürgen

martens gmbh & Co. Kg used the Logo.3 system in combinationwith the ttR trapezoidal girder formwork and PaSChaL deck.

Construction manager markus Weise and foreman Ronald Walterwere impressed by the simple handling and overall systemcompatibility. “We used the systems from PaSChaL for the first timeand felt at ease from the word go thanks to the detailed formworkplanning and instructions.

the extreme versatility of the individual systems and their overallcompatibility has made our work easier and continue to ensure thatwe remain on schedule. We feel confident that we will completeconstruction by the end of 2018.”

the Logo.3 formwork system was used to create numerousconcrete structures namely for the base edge formwork for the baseplate measuring up to 1.3 metres in thickness with more than 85tonnes of steel reinforcement and 360 cu/m of waterproof concreteon bored piles. the universal Logo.3 formwork was used here as acolumn and wall form with a height of 4.875 metres.

In the parts where the new structures merge, e.g., on the groundfloor, Logo.3 was used as single-sided wall formwork with PaSChaLsupporting jacks to divert the fresh concrete pressure.

the continuously adjustable ttR trapezoidal girder formwork wasused for building the railing and beams as well as curved wallformwork with heights of 4.875 metres.

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THE MIDDLE EAST cable market isexpected to grow at over eight percent compound annual growth rate

(CAGR) to surpass US$11.5bn by 2023, a GMInsights May report has revealed.

The UAE power cables market registeredsubstantial growth in 2017 attributed torecovery in copper and aluminium prices aswell as significant investment in megainfrastructure projects such as new high-riseskyscrapers, theme parks, state-of-the-artshopping malls and artificial islands.Furthermore, sustained economicdiversification efforts in the country alsocontributed to an increase in the sales forpower cables.

According to 6Wresearch, the UAE powercables market revenues are projected toreach US$2.5bn by 2024. Upcoming projectssuch as Mohammed bin Rashid City, MBRCity-District One, Barakah Nuclear PowerPlant and Aljada megaproject would increasethe demand for power cables in the country.Further, government initiatives such as UAEVision 2021, Dubai Plan 2021, the Abu Dhabi

Economic Vision 2030, Sharjah TourismVision 2021 along with rapid urbanisationand rising electricity consumption in thecountry would additionally encourage thegrowth of power cables in near-future.

Saudi Arabia’s power cable market ispredicted to exceed US$4bn by 2023. Growinghigh electricity demand will stimulate theindustry growth. The electricity market inthe kingdom has approximately doubled

every year since 2000. It is predicted that tomeet current energy demand, two to fourgigawatts of annual generation capacity willbe required. Growing investments in theexpansion of transmission networks willfurther augment the product demand.

Growing investments in power projectscoupled with replacement and the upgradeof existing equipment is expected to propelMiddle East cable market share.

In 2018, DEWA added four newsubstations to its existing transmissionnetwork of 21 in Dubai. Meanwhile, SaudiArabia and Egypt in May announced thatthey will sign contracts for the electricityinterconnection network by the end of June2019, with the project set to start in 2021.

Bahrain’s Phase Two of the Al Dur 2Independent Water and Power Project willstart operations by early June in 2020,according to BNA reports.

The project, which is being developed inco-operation with the country’s privatesector, reflects the government’scommitment to delivering comprehensive

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economic development in line with theprinciples of Bahrain’s Economic Vision 2030,stated the report, citing a senior minister.

“With the launch of the Al Dur 1, the totalproduction capacity has reached 3,921MWand 179mn imperial gallons per day,representing a 45.9 per cent uplift inelectricity production and a 36.6 per centincrease in water production,” statedminister of electricity and water affairsAbdul hussain bin Ali Mirza.

Initially, Phase Two would have ageneration capacity of 800MW, expandingto a total of 1,500MW upon completion inJune 2022, and a desalination capacity of25mn gallons per day.

lebanon secured over US$11bn in softloans and grants from international donorsat Cedre Conference in Paris in April 2018 asthe international community pledgedsupport to help the debt-ridden countryrevamp its ailing infrastructure and bolsterits economy. Those gathered in Parisincluded Saudi Arabia, which has seen itsrelationship with lebanon strained in recentmonths. however, the kingdom reinstated aUS$1bn credit line to lebanon.

These funds would be used to implementthe first of three phases of an ambitiousUS$16bn capital investment programme,spread across the next 12 years officialssaid, with each phase divided in four yearseach. The programme entails around 250projects in the electricity, water, and waste

management sectors, among others.Advancement in technology across

telecommunication and electronics sectorwill positively impact Middle East cablemarket. high temperature superconductorand lightweight lVDC are some of thetechnological advancements which willstimulate the industry growth. Need forinterconnection of electrical grid in ispredicted to give further impetus toindustry growth.

Aluminium, rubber, thermoplastics andcopper are some of the primarycomponents of cable. however, high pricefluctuations associated with these productsmay hamper the Middle East cable market.

high voltage cable market share exceeded

20 per cent in 2015 with CAGR estimationsof over 10 per cent during the forecastperiod. Robust growth associate with theseproducts can be attributed to increasinginvestments in offshore wind projects,restructuring of national grids and growingregional transmission networks. Middle Eastcable market for medium voltage cables isset to dominate during the forecasttimeframe. Major growth drivers for theseproducts include large consumer base andgrowing adoption in the railway sector.Recently, the UAE’s Etihad Rail has awardedFrance’s Egis to carry out projectconsultancy management for thedevelopment and extension of the ongoingGCC rail network. Construction boom in realestate sector in Middle East will drive thelow voltage cable market. lV cables areprimarily used in electric rooms and internalwiring purposes in buildings. Increasing gridintegration between Gulf CorporationCouncil (GCC) will drive the EhV powercable market in Middle East region.

The industrial sector is set to witnesssubstantial growth during the forecastperiod owing to growing adoption ofautomated systems in industries.Commercial applications will continueleading the industry in the coming years.Growing purchasing power coupled withincreasing investments in infrastructureprojects will boost the product demandfrom commercial sector. �

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INNOVATIVE SElF-hEAlING fluid-filled power cables that canminimise environmental impact and increase efficiencies could saveits network up to US$26.5mn over the next five years, UK-baseddeveloper Northern Powergrid announced in its finding.

According to the company, the fluid forms a key part of the cables’insulation, prevents the formation of voids and aids the transfer ofheat away from the conductor, enabling the cable to run moreefficiently. however, overtime these fluid-filled cables can leak andimpact the surrounding environment.

The project – Fluid Cable Care – was managed by the EnergyInnovation Centre and saw Northern Powergrid carry out research inpartnership with system developer Gnosys. The fluid can be achievedby adding a mixture of tung oil and metal soaps to form a strong,cohesive mass or self-healing fluid (ShF). The ShF functions is similarto blood forming a scab around a wound. This prevents leaks andprotects the surrounding environment.

Iain Miller, head of innovation at Northern Powergrid, said, “Self-healing cables have the potential to improve reliability and benefitthe local environments. We spotted an urgent need for operators toprevent fluid-filled cable leaks and we are proud to be the leadingbackers of this innovative and progressive solution.

“Our findings mean that leaks will be able to fix themselves,reducing environmental impact and allowing operators to spend

resources on activities other than cable repair and replacement. Thisultimately means a better deal for customers, the environment andthe public alike. We are confident that this solution will soon bebusiness as usual across our fluid-filled cables.”

Northern Powergrid has approximately 930km of fluid-filled cablesat highly important parts of its network in the UK, including 33kV,66kV and 132kV. The Fluid Cable Care project has completed Stage 4of the research process, demonstrating the suitability of the newfluid-filled cables for commercial, large-scale deployment.

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AS MIDDLE EAST countries seek todiversify from oil revenues,Europe’s leading provider of carrier

and cloud-neutral co-location data centreservices Interxion sees an increasinglyattractive environment for telecoms andmedia industries in the region.

Speaking to Technical Review MiddleEast, Mike hollands, connectivity segmentdirector at Interxion, said that Oman,Muscat in particular, has the potential tobecome a major hub for the region.however, there is a need for greatercollaboration between thetelecommunications providers in thedifferent countries to enable simpler andlower costs of interconnection between oneanother before the region’s potential in thisarea can be fulfilled.

To meet the growing demand fromdomestic and international connectivity andcontent providers, Interxion officiallyopened the first phase of MRS2 in MarseilleFos Port in May this year. This is Interxion’ssecond data centre to further it as a hub todeliver required services and applications toEurope and further afield to Africa, theMiddle East and Asia.

MRS2 is being built in three phases, whichwill offer customers 4,400 sq m of equippedspace with over 7MW of available power.The new phase, which is now completed,consists of 700 sq m of equipped space,while the second will offer 1,900 sqm fromQ2 2019. The capital expenditure associatedwith the construction of MRS2 as a whole isexpected to be approximately US$89mn.

Together with MRS1, the new data centreallows a campus configuration, givingcustomers diversity of routes to ensure theresilience of their networks, as well as

capacity for further expansion. According to the French company,

Marseille is the Mediterranean capital fortelecoms, cloud and digital exchanges. Itsgeographical position as the landing pointfor 13 submarine telecommunicationscables is a significant advantage. Thesecables, including some that are more than20,000km long, connect Marseille to dozensof countries as far as Singapore and China.The city is, therefore, a crossroads ofconnectivity between southern Europe,Asia, Africa and the Middle East, and hasbecome a strategic global hub for dataexchange. This trend is still ongoing with thearrival of new submarine cable increasingthe available network capacity in Marseille.

“Opening MRS2 is an important secondstep for Interxion in developing Marseille asa digital hub,” said David Ruberg, Interxion

CEO. “This investment in the heart of theMediterranean will help us to respond tothe growing demand of our customers whowish to expand to Marseille to develop theiractivity in Europe and to reach emergingmarkets in Africa, the Middle East and Asia.”

hollands added that several Middle Easttelecommunications companies have nowdeployed points of presence (PoPs) inInterxions’s data centres in Marseille, usingthe subsea cable systems to constructdiverse, resilient and low latency networks.These telecommunications companiesinclude Etisalat, GBI, Gulfnet, Mobily,Nigsun, Omantel, Ooredoo Oman, SaudiTelecom, Tamares Telecom, Taqnia Space,Telecom Egypt and Zain.

These networks deploy PoPs in Marseillein order to efficiently access the largenumber of cloud and content providers thatare present in Marseille, or in cities inEurope, that are easily accessible viaMarseille through terrestrial networks. Thisin turn improves the experience of theirmobile and broadband customers in MiddleEast and African countries.

For Fabrice Coquio, managing director ofInterxion France, “MRS2 is the continuationof what we started with MRS1 when Interxionacquired the facility in 2014. The number oftelecom providers in Marseille is growingwith the arrival of cloud and digital mediaplatforms, confirming Marseille not only asa connectivity hub but as a content hub.”

Interxion expects the concentration ofMiddle East networks in Marseille to attractfurther content providers – including onlinegaming companies – to deployinfrastructure in Marseille and leverage thesimplified access to serving multiple MiddleEast countries from one location. �

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The Middle East’s annual where-to-buy guide

Electrical Equipment and Materials Buyers’ Guide

Section One: Listings by category

Air CompressorsGardner Denver FZEKaeser Kompressoren FZERotair S.P.AAir Conditioning / Chillers/Heat ExchangersAggreko Middle East Ltd.EUROVENT CERTITA

CERTIFICATIONRittal Middle East FZEStorkomULAmmetersKFB Holding GroupAuto RecloserKFB Holding GroupAutomation SystemsASHIDA ELECTRONICS PVT LTDHIMA Middle East FZEKempston Controls LLCKFB Holding GroupPhoenix Contact Middle East FZ

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Cable TraysHadley GroupKFB Holding GroupULCable Trunking & SupportHadley GroupCables & Cable AccessoriesBahra ElectricBrady Middle East FZEKFB Holding GroupCapacitor BanksORTEA S.p.A.ULCast Resin TransformersKFB Holding GroupUdeyraj Electricals Pvt. Ltd.Circuit BreakersKFB Holding GroupKoCoS Messtechnik AGCogenerationDeep Sea Electronics PLCCommunication EquipmentDeep Sea Electronics PLCEnigma TelematicsComponentsMetal Deploye ResistorTop Screw Metal Corp.CompressorsByrne Equipment Rental LLCGardner Denver FZEKaeser Kompressoren FZEMAN Energy SolutionsRotair S.P.AConductorsA.N. Wallis & Co. Ltd.Bahra ElectricConduit & FittingsRabiah & Nassar GroupULConnectorsTransfer Multisort Elektronik Sp. z

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o.oConsultancy ServicesHIMA Middle East FZEULControl Equipment/SystemsDeep Sea Electronics PLCHIMA Middle East FZEMOTORTECH GmbHControl Safety, SystemProtection & MonitoringEquipmentHIMA Middle East FZE

Control System - Industrial &ResidentialCOELMO SpaDeep Sea Electronics PLCHIMA Middle East FZECooling & Heating EquipmentAggreko Middle East Ltd.EUROVENT CERTITA

CERTIFICATIONCopper Rod & WireBahra ElectricCurrent TransformersKFB Holding GroupDamper SystemMosdorfer GmbHData CommunicationsEquipmentEnigma TelematicsData LoggingNidec Leroy-Somer / Electric

Power GenerationDiesel EnginesBaudouinCaterpillar Inc.Cummins Middle East FZEDeep Sea Electronics PLCINMESOL S.LJubaili BrosMAN Energy SolutionsPerkins Engines Co. Ltd.Scania Middle East FZESES SMART Energy Solutions

FZCOVolvo PentaDifferential RelaysASHIDA ELECTRONICS PVT LTDDistribution Services /EquipmentKFB Holding GroupEarthing / LightningEquipment & AccessoriesA.N. Wallis & Co. Ltd.H.D Wires Private LimitedMetal Deploye ResistorPhoenix Contact Middle East FZ

LLCE-Business Solutions, SupplyChain & LogisticsStorkomElectric Cabling & SubstationTechnologyLucy Middle East FZEElectric Generators - TurboGenerators & HydroGeneratorsAJ Power Ltd.Cummins Middle East FZE

Deep Sea Electronics PLCHIMOINSAINMESOL S.LLinz Electric S.p.AMarelli Motori S.p.A.Mecc Alte UK Ltd.Nidec Leroy-Somer / Electric

Power GenerationElectric Motors / RepairsEquipmentMarelli Motori S.p.A.Udeyraj Electricals Pvt. Ltd.WEG Middle East FZEElectrical Meters / ActuatorsKFB Holding GroupElectrical Wiring AccessoriesTop Screw Metal Corp.EnclosuresAP Lanka Pvt. Ltd.Jubaili BrosRittal Middle East FZEEnergy Conservation ProductsINMESOL S.LEnergy Efficiency/SaversINMESOL S.LEnergy MeasurementsKFB Holding GroupPhoenix Contact Middle East FZ

LLCEngineering ServicesAP Lanka Pvt. Ltd.COELMO SpaJubaili BrosMosdorfer GmbHMOTORTECH GmbHRittal Middle East FZEEngines/Motors/Engine PartsBaudouinCaterpillar Inc.Cummins Middle East FZEINMESOL S.LMarelli Motori S.p.A.Top Screw Metal Corp.Volvo PentaEquipment for Electric MotorRepairMarelli Motori S.p.A.Equipment for PowerTransmission LinesMosdorfer GmbHRabiah & Nassar GroupExplosion Proof Equipment/Lighting & SwitchgearByrne Equipment Rental LLCKFB Holding GroupMarelli Motori S.p.A.

Rittal Middle East FZEULFan & Exhaust SystemsRittal Middle East FZEFault Recorder/EventRecorderKoCoS Messtechnik AGFiber Glass ProductsRittal Middle East FZEField Instrumentation /Process Control / ValvesMOTORTECH GmbHFiltersEUROVENT CERTITA

CERTIFICATIONJubaili BrosFire Safety SystemsULFirefighting Equipment &SystemULFuses / Fuse Switches / FuseGearKempston Controls LLCKFB Holding GroupRittal Middle East FZEGalvanizing ProductsH.D Wires Private LimitedGas & Power EquipmentByrne Equipment Rental LLCCOELMO SpaGENMAC GeneratorsHIMOINSAMOTORTECH GmbHNidec Leroy-Somer / Electric

Power GenerationGas EnginesCummins Middle East FZEDeep Sea Electronics PLCMAN Energy SolutionsGas Insulated Switch GearKoCoS Messtechnik AGGas TurbinesAnsaldo EnergiaMAN Energy SolutionsGenerating SetsABZ Aggregate-Bau GmbH & Co.

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CERTIFICATIONGardner Denver FZERittal Middle East FZEHeating EquipmentEUROVENT CERTITA

CERTIFICATIONHigh-Voltage Equipment ofDistribution & ControlUdeyraj Electricals Pvt. Ltd.Hydraulic & PneumaticKaeser Kompressoren FZEHydro-Electric Power PlantMarelli Motori S.p.A.Independent PowerProducersCaterpillar Inc.INMESOL S.LIndustrial & PowerAutomationHIMA Middle East FZERittal Middle East FZEIndustrial ElectronicsPhoenix Contact Middle East FZ

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o.oIndustrial Power EngineeringAP Lanka Pvt. Ltd.Hadley GroupHIMA Middle East FZEKoCoS Messtechnik AGRittal Middle East FZE

Industrial RelaysKoCoS Messtechnik AGIndustrial VentilationSystemsHIMA Middle East FZEInformation Systems andTelecommunicationEnigma TelematicsRittal Middle East FZEInspection and TestingKoCoS Messtechnik AGMegger Ltd.InvertersAEG Power Solutions B.V.Irrigations SystemsVisa S.p.A.IsolatorsPhoenix Contact Middle East FZ

LLCJunction BoxesAP Lanka Pvt. Ltd.Rittal Middle East FZELaboratory EquipmentRabiah & Nassar GroupUdeyraj Electricals Pvt. Ltd.Lifting EquipmentByrne Equipment Rental LLCPR Middle East FZERabiah & Nassar GroupLighting Equipment & FittingsHIMOINSAPanasonic Marketing Middle East

and Africa FZEPR Middle East FZELighting Fixtures - Industrial& ResidentialPanasonic Marketing Middle East

and Africa FZELightning ProtectionA.N. Wallis & Co. Ltd.Limit SwitchesKempston Controls LLCLoad BanksAggreko Middle East Ltd.Metal Deploye ResistorLugs & SocketsSicame GroupMagnetic CoresAEM Cores Pty Ltd.Measure & TestEquipment/Systems/MonitoringBAUR GmbHKoCoS Messtechnik AGMegger Ltd.Udeyraj Electricals Pvt. Ltd.Measurement, Control &Diagnostic Instrumentation,Diagnostic EquipmentBAUR GmbHMegger Ltd.Transfer Multisort Elektronik Sp. z

o.oUdeyraj Electricals Pvt. Ltd.Meter CabinetsKFB Holding GroupSicame GroupMetering DevicesKFB Holding GroupMinor Hydro-PowerEngineeringMarelli Motori S.p.A.

Motors & Motor WindingEquipmentWEG Middle East FZEMotors/Starters/ControlGear/Protection RelaysASHIDA ELECTRONICS PVT LTDNew & Renewable EnergyAEG Power Solutions B.V.SES SMART Energy Solutions

FZCOTeksan GeneratorVisa S.p.A.Overhead Line EquipmentMaterials/ Hardware &AccessoriesH.D Wires Private LimitedKFB Holding GroupPackage TransformerSubstationsKFB Holding GroupPanel InstrumentsKFB Holding GroupPhotovoltaicULPipe & Pipeline Fittings /Coating ItemsRabiah & Nassar GroupPipe LayingRotair S.P.APlant MonitoringEnigma TelematicsPneumaticsMOTORTECH GmbHPower Control & RegulationEquipt for Generators &MotorsDeep Sea Electronics PLCINMESOL S.LNidec Leroy-Somer / Electric

Power GenerationPower Factor CorrectionEquip/RegulatorsNidec Leroy-Somer / Electric

Power GenerationPower Monitoring & SuppliesAEG Power Solutions B.V.Deep Sea Electronics PLCPower Plant DesignHIMOINSAMAN Energy SolutionsSAB, Standard Aggregatebau

Evers GmbH & Co. KGSES SMART Energy Solutions

FZCOPower TransformersAEM Cores Pty Ltd.KoCoS Messtechnik AGManumag SLORTEA S.p.A.Process Control & ProcessAutomationHIMA Middle East FZEProcess Control EquipmentHIMA Middle East FZEProtection SystemsMetal Deploye ResistorPumps, Compressors &FiltersGardner Denver FZEKaeser Kompressoren FZERotair S.P.ARefineries/ RefineryEquipmentHIMA Middle East FZE

Relays - Control & ProtectionASHIDA ELECTRONICS PVT LTDKempston Controls LLCKoCoS Messtechnik AGSafety EquipmentSicame GroupSensorsKempston Controls LLCSolar Power EngineeringHadley GroupKoCoS Messtechnik AGSolar Thermal ApplicationSES SMART Energy Solutions

FZCOStand-Alone Sources ofEnergyABZ Aggregate-Bau GmbH & Co.

KGAJ Power Ltd.INMESOL S.LSAB, Standard Aggregatebau

Evers GmbH & Co. KGVisa S.p.A.Steam Turbines, Electric-Power, Combined-Cycle &Gas-Turbine UnitsAnsaldo EnergiaDeep Sea Electronics PLCSteam Turbines/MeteringSystemsAnsaldo EnergiaEnergy Management &ServicesASHIDA ELECTRONICS PVT LTDLucy Middle East FZESubstationsImequadri Duestelle S.p.A.Switchboards & SwitchgearAP Lanka Pvt. Ltd.Imequadri Duestelle S.p.A.INMESOL S.LKFB Holding GroupPanasonic Marketing Middle East

and Africa FZERittal Middle East FZESAB, Standard Aggregatebau

Evers GmbH & Co. KGULSwitchesPanasonic Marketing Middle East

and Africa FZESwitchgear Products, Low &Med VoltageA.N. Wallis & Co. Ltd.AP Lanka Pvt. Ltd.Imequadri Duestelle S.p.A.KoCoS Messtechnik AGLucy Middle East FZERittal Middle East FZEULSynchronizing EquipmentDeep Sea Electronics PLCINMESOL S.LSystemsHIMA Middle East FZESystems EngineeringHIMA Middle East FZERittal Middle East FZESystems Operation & ControlDeep Sea Electronics PLCHIMA Middle East FZELucy Middle East FZETanks & SilosUL

Technology & System ofWater TreatmentGardner Denver FZETechnology of EnergyEfficiency and Energy SavingINMESOL S.LKoCoS Messtechnik AGTelecommunicationEquipmentEnigma TelematicsINMESOL S.LMecc Alte UK Ltd.Visa S.p.A.Testing & Inspection ServicesKoCoS Messtechnik AGTransducersKoCoS Messtechnik AGTransformersAEM Cores Pty Ltd.Aggreko Middle East Ltd.KFB Holding GroupKoCoS Messtechnik AGManumag SLUdeyraj Electricals Pvt. Ltd.WEG Middle East FZETransmission & DistributionAEM Cores Pty Ltd.Imequadri Duestelle S.p.A.Metal Deploye ResistorTubesTop Screw Metal Corp.Uninterruptible PowerSystemsAEG Power Solutions B.V.Caterpillar Inc.GENMAC GeneratorsINMESOL S.LKFB Holding GroupMarelli Motori S.p.A.SAB, Standard Aggregatebau

Evers GmbH & Co. KGVariable Speed DrivesWEG Middle East FZEVoltage Stabilizers &RegulatorsManumag SLORTEA S.p.A.Welding Equipment /Electrodes / ServicesA.N. Wallis & Co. Ltd.GENMAC GeneratorsWind EnergyULWind Power EngineeringKoCoS Messtechnik AGWind Turbines and RelatedEquipmentDeep Sea Electronics PLCWire ManufacturingBahra ElectricH.D Wires Private LimitedWiring / Tubes & AccessoriesBahra ElectricWiring Identification / WireMarkersBrady Middle East FZEAC AlternatorsMecc Alte UK Ltd.




Section Two: Suppliers

A.N. Wallis & Co. Ltd.

Greasley StreetBulwell, NottinghamNG6 8NG, United KingdomTel: +44 115 9271721Fax: +44 115 8756630Web: www.an-wallis.comE-mail: [email protected]

A. N. Wallis is a world leader in the design,manufacture and sale of high-quality Earthing& Lightning Protection, Exothermic Weldingand Surge Protection materials. We also offeradvanced technical backupincluding the design of Lightning Protection,Earthing Systems and Site services. Wallis isalways your first point of contact.Agents: United Arab Emirates - A. N. Wallis & Co. Ltd.

ABZ Aggregate-Bau GmbH & Co. KG

Gutenbergstraße 11Henstedt-UlzburgD-24558, GermanyTel: +49 4193 90360Fax: +49 4193 93473Web: www.abz-power.comE-mail: [email protected]

ABZ manufactures, installs and servicescustom-built diesel gensets of 50 kVA to 5000kVA capacity for continuous, stand by or peakload operation for all possible applications asstationary, mobile, containerized or canopiedunits. A wide range of control systems andswitchboards for all kinds of operations isavailable.

AEG Power Solutions B.V.

Weerenweg 29, Po Box 821160 AB ZwanenburgThe NetherlandsTel: +31 20 4077800Fax: +31 20 4077801Web: www.aegps.comE-mail: [email protected]

AEG Power Solutions helps customersworldwide to meet their power challengeswith rugged, highly reliable, innovative,premium power solutions. The companyoffers a full range of AC and DC PowerSystems.Agents: United Arab Emirates - AEG Power Solutions - Dubai

AEM Cores Pty Ltd.

Gillman, South Australia5013, AustraliaTel: +61 8 83410086Web: www.aemcores.com.auE-mail: [email protected]

AEM Unicore manufactures UnicoreMachinery and Transformer Core Test

Equipment. Globally renowned, with nearly400 machines sold in over 40 countries,Unicore is the preferred method of coremanufacture for low loss distributiontransformers and a range of voltage andspecial purpose transformers. NEWAutomatic DUO Core Machine available.

Aggreko Middle East Ltd.

PO Box 16875Jebel Ali, DubaiUnited Arab EmiratesTel: +971 4 8086100Fax: +971 4 8831825Web: www.me.aggreko.comE-mail: [email protected]

Aggreko has grown to become the world’sleading provider of rental power andtemperature control solutions and offersround-the-clock service, support andequipment availability in the Middle Eastthrough a network of twelve locations.Aggreko serves a diverse market fromconstruction sites to quarrying, oil & gas torefineries and events.

AJ Power Ltd.

1 Charlestown DriveCarn Industrial AreaCraigavon, Northern IrelandBT63 5GAUnited KingdomTel: +44 28 38361000Fax: +44 28 38361010Web: www.ajpower.netE-mail: [email protected];[email protected]

AJ Power specializes in the volumemanufacture and design of diesel generatingsets from 10kVA to 3340kVA. These areprovided as open skid base units, as well asin sound attenuated canopies and containers.Our range includes 110V single phase to13.8kV, 60Hz. The company offers volumeproduction of high sets on short lead time athighly competitive prices.Agents: United Arab Emirates - AJ Power Ltd.

Aksa Jeneratör Sanayi A. .

Rüzgarlıbahçe Mahallesi,Özalp Çıkmazı No:10Kavacık, Beykoz-Istanbul34805, TurkeyTel: +90 216 6810000Fax: +90 216 6815791Web: http://www.aksa.com.tr/en-us/E-mail: [email protected]: Iran - AKSA IranIraq - Aksa Power Generation (Iraq)United Arab Emirates - Aksa Power Generation FZE

Ansaldo Energia

Via Nicola Lorenzi, 816152, ItalyTel: +39 010 6551Web: www.ansaldoenergia.comE-mail: [email protected]

Ansaldo Energia is a leading internationalplayer in the power generation industry, towhich it brings an integrated modelembracing turnkey power plants construction,power equipment (gas & steam turbines,generators and microturbines), manufacturingand services and nuclear activities. AnsalsoEnergia is active as full service provider with abroad portfolio on heavy duty gas turbinesoffering complete maintenance solutions onpower generation rotating equipment andplants, built both by itself or by other OEMs.Our mission is to deliver innovative, proven,state-of-the-art, flexible solutions for thepower generation industry, aimed atincreasing the Customer’s value.Agents: United Arab Emirates - Ansaldo Thomassen Gulf B.V.

AP Lanka Pvt. Ltd.

No 416/5 Leyland RoadPanagodaHomagamaSri LankaTel: +9411 2 751 751/750 288Fax: +9411 2 751 740Web: www.timikenclosures.comE-mail: [email protected]

AP Lanka Pvt. Ltd. manufacture and supplyhigh quality electrical enclosures. Ourproducts include Modular Panel Systems,Wall Mounting Enclosures, Stainless steelEnclosures, Stainless steel Terminal Boxes,19” Racks under ‘TIMIK’ brand name. Ourenclosures are manufactured in an ultra-modern factory and tested and complied withinternational standards.

ASHIDA ELECTRONICS PVT LTD

ASHIDA HOUSE, Plot No. A-308Road No. 21, Wagle Industrial EstateThane (W)Maharashtra400604IndiaTel: +91- 22 – 61299100/01/02Fax: +91- 22- 25804262Web: www.ashidaelectronics.comE-mail: [email protected]

ASHIDA Electronics Pvt Ltd established in1970, is a leading Indian manufacturer ofNumerical Protection & Auxiliary Relays,Control & Relay Panels and has indigenouslydeveloped state of art SCADA System with alllatest communication protocols like IEC61850. ASHIDA relays are installedsuccessfully in more than 25 countries.

Bahra Electric

PO Box 5989Jeddah21432Saudi ArabiaTel: +966 12 5911115Fax: +966 12 5915683Web: www.bahra-cables.comE-mail: [email protected]

Bahra Electric, also known as Bahra Cables,has a multi-purpose factory that house desihnoffices, Laboratories and storage area andhas grown to expand beyond cablemanufacturing to switchgears, transformers,busway, busbar, conduits, load centers andwiring devices among others. The factory islocated on 500,000sqm land..

Baudouin

Technoparc du BregadanCassis, 13260FranceTel: +33 (0)4 88 68 85 00Web: www.baudouin.comE-mail: [email protected]

For 100 years, Baudouin has manufacturedthe highest quality engines for powergeneration and marine applications. TheBaudouin PowerKit engines provide aseamless range of power solutions from 15–2000 kVA. Based in France since 1918,Baudouin’s global network of service points isready to support our customers.

BAUR GmbH

Raiffeisenstrasse 8Sulz, 6832AustriaTel: +43 5522 49410Fax: +43 5522 49413Web: www.baur.euE-mail: [email protected]

BAUR GmbH is a market leader in theservicing and maintenance of electrical powerdistribution systems and their components

Brady Middle East FZE

PO Box 18015Jebel Ali, DubaiUnited Arab EmiratesTel: +971 4 8812524Fax: +971 4 8813183Web: www.bradymiddleeast.comE-mail: [email protected]

Brady offers a complete range of highlymobile labelling solutions. Labels aredesigned to stick and toremain stuck foryears, retaining their readability. All Bradylabels are backed up by easy-to-use portablelabel printers that can be operated using onehand only, for maximum flexibility in the field.


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Byrne Equipment Rental LLC

Emaar Business ParkThe Greens, Building 4, Floor 6, Office 612, United Arab EmiratesTel: 044544800Fax: 044544899Web: www.byrnerental.comE-mail: [email protected]

Byrne Equipment Rental has 15 operationalbases across the Middle East with a fleet ofover 10,000 items of plant and a team of over800 people. Byrne’s product range is builtupon our successful ‘one stop shop’ modelapproach with a rental fleet constantly updatedto carry the latest brands of equipment andtechnology, enabling operational efficiencythrough equipment rental and lease solutions.

Caterpillar Inc.

501 SW Jefferson AvenuePeoria, , IL, 61630, USATel: +1 309 6752337

For nearly 90 years, Caterpillar Inc. has beenmaking sustainable progress possible anddriving positive change on every continent.Customers turn to Caterpillar for infrastructure,energy and natural resources assets.Caterpillar is the world’s leading manufacturerof construction/mining equipment,diesel/natural gas engines, industrial gasturbines and diesel-electric locomotives.Agents: United Arab Emirates - Caterpillar SARL Branch

COELMO Spa

Via delle Industrie 278 Agglomerato Industriale ASI80011 Acerra (NA) - ItalyTel: +39 081 8039731Fax: +39 081 8039724Web: www.coelmo.itE-mail: [email protected]

Coelmo is one of the oldest Europeanmanufacturers of industrial and marinegenerators from 3kVA up to 4000kVA. Basedin Italy, with a large stock of Generating Setsavailable to be shipped overnight to anydestination in the world. Company profile,products and models are available online atwww.coelmo.itAgents: United Arab Emirates - COELMO S.P.A. (DMCC

BRANCH)

Cummins Middle East FZE

PO Box 17636, South Zone 2, JebelAli Free Zone, Dubai, UAETel: +971 4 8809911/800 Fax: +971 4 8860518/9Web: www.middleeast.cummins.comE-mail:[email protected]

Cummins Inc., a Fortune 500 Company,designs, manufactures and services diesel

and alternative fuel engines from 2.8 to 95liters, diesel and alternative-fueled electricalgenerator sets from 2.5 to 3,750 kVA, as wellas related components and technology.Cummins serves customers through anetwork of 500 company-owned andindependent distributor facilities andapproximately 7,500 dealer locations in morethan 190 countries and territories. Cumminspresence in the Middle East began in 1956and now spans 14 countries - UAE, Bahrain,Qatar, Yemen, Oman, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait,Jordan, Iraq, Lebanon, Afghanistan andPakistan.

Danfoss FZCO

PO Box 61248Jebel Ali Free ZoneDubaiUnited Arab EmiratesTel: +971 4 8123000Fax: +971 4 8872221Web: www.danfoss.ae

Deep Sea Electronics PLC

Highfield House, HunmanbyIndustrial EstateHunmanbyNorth YorkshireEnglandYO14 0PHUnited KingdomTel: +44 1723 890099Fax: +44 1723 893303Web: www.deepseaplc.comE-mail: [email protected]

DSE is a UK manufacturer of genset controls,ATS controls, vehicle and off-highwaycontrols and battery chargers & powersupplies. The company has an outstandingreputation for designing and supplyingproducts of the highest quality, that delivermarket-leading features that enhancecustomer applications.

Enigma Telematics

Unit 11, Britannia Business ParkComet WaySouthend-on-SeaEssexSS2 6GEUnited KingdomTel: +44 (0) 1702 507200Fax: +44 (0) 1702 421125Web: www.enigmavehicle.co.ukE-mail: enquiries@ enigmatelematics.com

Enigma Telematics is a leading specialisttelematics, fleet security and managementsupplier. We use our 26 years’ experience tohelp our customers optimise their fleetoperations with the best solutions design tomeet their unique needs.


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EUROVENT CERTITA CERTIFICATION

48-50 rue de la VictoirePARIS75009FranceTel: +33 (0) 175447171Web: www.eurovent-certification.comE-mail: [email protected]

EUROVENT CERTITA CERTIFICATION is amajor European certification body providingvoluntary 3rd party certification in the field ofHeating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning andRefrigeration (HVAC-R), offering itscustomers a one-stop service solution thanksto the extensive scope of its activities.

FG Wilson

1 Millennium WaySpringvale Business ParkSpringfield RoadBelfastCountry AntrimNorthern Ireland, BT12 7ALUnited KingdomTel: +44 28 90495000Fax: +44 28 28261111Web: www.fgwilson.comE-mail: [email protected]

From 6.8 - 2500 kVA, FG Wilson diesel andgas generators sets are reliable, efficient anddesigned, tested and manufactured to thehighest UK standards. We have installed over140,000 generator sets in the Middle Eastsince 1990, all supported by our established,fully trained dealer network across the region.

Gardner Denver FZE

PO Box 61146Office No. 180202JAFZA View 18Jebel Ali Free Zone (South)DubaiUnited Arab EmiratesTel: +971 4 8811744Fax: +971 4 8811898Web: www.gardnerdenver.comE-mail: [email protected]

For more than 155 years, Gardner Denverhas been a leading global provider ofcompressors, blowers and vacuum pumps.With global teamwork, strong customer focus,and vast application knowledge. Our brands provide reliable, energy-efficientproducts that serve a wide range ofmanufacturing and process industries.

GENMAC Generators

Via Don Minzoni 13Gualtieri (RE), 42044, ItalyTel: +39 0522 222311Fax: +39 0522 829218Web: www.genmac.itE-mail: [email protected]

Generators manufactured since 1983. Madein Italy. Power range 2kVA - 2000kVA. Gasversion available full range of accessories.References for: telecom, oil & gas, hospitals,government projects, army, rental &construction.

Greaves Cotton Limited

3rd Floor, Motilal Oswal TowerJunction of Gohale & Sayani RoadPrabhadevi, Mumbai, 400 025, IndiaTel: +91-022-62211700Web: www.greavescotton.comE-mail: [email protected]

Greaves Cotton Limited, a Rs.1800 crore,multi-product, multi-locational company is oneof the leading engineering companies in Indiawith core competencies in fuel agnosticpowertrain solutions and services, farmequipment and Gensets. The Companysustains its leadership through sixmanufacturing units which produce worldclass products.

H.D Wires Private Limited

Sector E 17-20, Sanwer roadindustrial Area, IndiaTel: 0731 - 4211122Web: www.hdwires.comE-mail: [email protected]

H.D Wires is a leading manufacturer of G.Iwires, Hand drawn steel, spring steel, weldingelectrode & wires product.

Hadley Industries (Middle East) FZE& Hadley Steel Framing FZCO

PO Box 61322 Jebel AliDubaiUnited Arab EmiratesTel: 01215551300Fax: 01215551301Web: www.hadleygroup.comE-mail: [email protected]

Hadley Group is a world leader in advancedcold rolled steel technology, withmanufacturing facilities in Europe, the MiddleEast and Southeast Asia, and more than 600employees worldwide. We deliver innovativesolutions with applications across sectors asdiverse as construction, automotive, industrialand agriculture. At the heart of this isUltraSTEEL®, a patented cold rollformingprocess that enables the production ofcomponents with up to 20% more strengthand a similar reduction in raw materials.

HIMA Middle East FZE

PO Box 261487, UC # 06, RA # 08Jebel Ali Free Zone, Dubai, UAETel: +971 4 8834489Fax: +971 4 8834778Web: www.hima.aeE-mail: [email protected]

HIMOINSA

Ctra. Murcia-San Javier, km. 23.6San Javier / Murcia, 30730, SpainTel: +34 968 191128Fax: +34 968 191217Web: www.himoinsa.comE-mail: [email protected]

HIMOINSA is a global corporation thatdesigns, manufacturers and distributes powergeneration equipment worldwide. Thecompany adds incomparable application andengineering know-how, excellent design andservice capabilities, delivering value beyondthe equipment it produces. The product range that the brand offersincludes diesel and gas generator sets,control panels and paralleling systems forstandby emergency power, prime power,peak power and distributed power. It alsodevelops hybrid power gensets for thetelecom sectors and manufacturers lightingtowers for the rental and construction markets.Agents: United Arab Emirates - HIMOINSA Middle East

Imequadri Duestelle S.p.A.

Via Provinciale, 568Urgnano (BG), 24059, ItalyTel: +39 035 4814211Fax: +39 035 4814333Web: www.imequadriduestelle.comE-mail: [email protected]

Imequadri Duestelle designs and produces:LV switchgears: PC and MCC; MVswitchboards: Metal Clad LSC2B-PM, MetalEnclosed LSC2A-PI with air insulated LBS,Metal Enclosed LSC2A-PM with SF6insulated LBS, Busducts and Prefabricatedsubstations; indoor MV LBS andDisconnectors (air or SF6 gas-insulated), fixCircuit breakers and Earthing Switches forpanel or wall mounting.Agents: United Arab Emirates - MEISCO L.L.C.

INMESOL S.L

Ctra. Fuente Álamo, 2Corvera - Murcia, 30153, SpainTel: +34 968 380300Fax: +34 968 380400Web: www.inmesol.comE-mail: [email protected]

INMESOL S.L, is a Spanish companydedicated to the design, manufacture and

technical services of generators from 3-2500kVA, engine-driven welders, lighting towersand hybrid modules. His philosophy is tosatisfy the requirements of all kinds ofprojects, including those most demanding.

Jubaili Bros

Jebel Ali Free Zone, UAETel: +971 4 8832023Fax: +971 4 8832053Web: www.JubailiBros.comE-mail: [email protected]

Jubaili Bros is one of the leading providers ofpower solutions in the Middle East, Africa andAsia. With over 40 years of experience in thefield of power generation, Jubaili Bros is theperfect choice for your power solution needs.Jubaili Bros serves its customers from 9countries with 28 branches and servicecenters and alongside a strong dealersnetwork.Agents: Kuwait - Jubaili Bros (Kuwait)Lebanon - Jubaili Bros (Lebanon)Qatar - Jubaili Bros (Qatar)

Kaeser Kompressoren FZE

PO Box 17485, JAFZDubai, United Arab EmiratesTel: +971 4 8050000Fax: +971 4 8050077Web: www.kaeser.comE-mail: [email protected]

Kaeser is a family owned German company,manufacturers of highly efficient industrialand portable air compressors, low pressureblowers, vacuum compressors and allassociated air treatment and energymanagement control systems. Kaeser hasover 50 fully owned subsidiaries world-wideas well as a large number of authoriseddistributors.

Kempston Controls LLC

PO Box 6099813th Street Umm RamoolAl Zubaidi No. 4Dubai, United Arab EmiratesTel: +971 4 2987111Fax: +971 4 2987113Web: www.kempstoncontrols.aeE-mail: [email protected]

Distribution of industrial electrical, electronicand automation components.

KFB Holding Group

PO Box 61891Exit 14, Al-Rayan AreaEastern Ring Road, Riyadh11575, Saudi ArabiaTel: +966 11 4966667Fax: +966 11 4917919Web: www.kfbgroup.com.saE-mail:[email protected]

Manufacturing & trading of electricaldistibution products & systems, DG sets,UPS, DC power, transformers, automation &rotating machine services.


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http://www.hdwires.com/

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http://www.himoinsa.com/



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KoCoS Messtechnik AG

Suedring 42Korbach34497GermanyTel: +49 5631 95960Fax: +49 5631 959616Web: www.kocos.comE-mail: [email protected]

KoCoS Messtechnik AG has over 25 yearsexperience in developing and manufacturingmeasuring and test systems for equipment inelectricity supply systems: digital faultrecorders, relay test systems, circuit breakertest systems, high-precision ohm meters,power sources, meter test systems andpower quality measuring systems - MADE INGERMANY.Agents: Bahrain - KoCoS Middle East

Kohler Power Systems

Kristallaan 1Zevenbergen4761 ZCNetherlandsTel: +31 168 331630Web: www.kohlerpower.comE-mail: [email protected]

For every aspect of your critical loadrequirements, Kohler has engineered theproduct: EPA-compliant UL generator setsfrom 5 to 4000kW available with seismiccertification, a full line of automatic transferswitches, customizable parallelingswitchgear, and controls that can manage amultitude of power systems applications.Agents: Saudi Arabia - A.Abunayyan Trading Corporation

(Kohler Power)

Linz Electric S.p.A

Viale Del Lavoro30 - Arcole (Verona)37040ItalyTel: +39 045 7639201Fax: +39 045 7639202Web: www.linzelectric.comE-mail: [email protected]

Linz Electric S.p.A is an Italian industrialcompany specialized in the design,production and sale of alternators androtating welders. Part of the Pedrollo Group ofcompanies, Linz Electric has become one ofthe major players in the sector in just a fewyears, thanks to the original innovativesolutions in energy transformation.

Lucy Middle East FZE

PO Box 17335Jebel AliDubaiUnited Arab EmiratesTel: +971 4 8129999Fax: +971 4 8129900Web: www.lucyelectric.comE-mail: [email protected]

Experts in secondary distribution networks,working at the forefront of networkautomation. Our extensive project experiencein some of the world’s most innovativeelectricity markets, give us an in-depth

understanding of the latest Smart Griddevelopments. From end-to-end automationsystems to low-voltage monitoring.

MAN Energy Solutions

Stadbachstr 1Augsburg86153GermanyTel: +49 821 3220Fax: +49 821 3223382Web: https://man-es.com/E-mail: [email protected]

MAN Energy Solutions enables its customersto achieve sustainable value creation in thetransition towards a carbon neutral future.Addressing tomorrow’s challenges within themarine, energy and industrial sectors, weimprove efficiency and performance at asystemic level. Leading the way in advancedengineering for more than 250 years, weprovide a unique portfolio of technologies.Headquartered in Germany, MAN EnergySolutions employs some 14,000 people atover 120 sites globally. Our after-sales brand,MAN PrimeServ, offers a vast network ofservice centres to our customers all over theworld.Agents: Saudi Arabia - MAN Energy Solutions Saudi Arabia

LLCUnited Arab Emirates - MAN Energy Solutions

Middle East LLC

Manumag SL

Pgno. Las Noriasc/ Antonio Barriendos s/nMuel50450SpainTel: +34 976 140606Fax: +34 976 140607Web: www.manumag.comE-mail: [email protected]

Manumag is a Spanish factory that producesa vast range of low voltage transformers since1979. Its products are distributed worldwide.The main target is to produce high quality at acompetitive price.

Marelli Motori S.p.A.

Via Sabbionara 1ArzignanoVicenza36071ItalyTel: +39 0444 479711Fax: +39 0444 479888Web: www.marellimotori.comE-mail: [email protected]

Marelli Motori is a global leading designer andmanufacturer of generators and electricmotors. Our products are suitable for a varietyof applications: power generation, industrial

manufacturing, oil & gas, renewable energies(hydro), cogeneration and UPS, marine andnavy.Agents: United Arab Emirates - Marelli Motori Middle East

Mecc Alte UK Ltd.

6 Lands End WayOakhamRutlandLE15 6RFUnited KingdomTel: +44 1572 771160Fax: +44 1572 771161Web: www.meccalte.comE-mail: [email protected]

Mecc Alte is proud to be the largestindependent producer of synchronousalternators. Quite simply, we manufacturealternators through ‘made for manufacturing’product designs from 1 – 5,000Kva.Operating in the electromechanical sector, weproduce many types of special rotatingmachines, to cover a highly diverse range ofapplications. We’ve been totally independentsince 1947 and that means we don’t have tokeep looking over our shoulder. We’re free todo what we think is best for our customers….every hour of every day.

Megger Ltd.

Millennium TowerOffice No.142Bldg. No.205Road 2803King Mohammed IV AvenueBlock No.428 Seef AreaBahrainTel: +973 17740620Web: www.megger.com/meE-mail: [email protected]

The Megger product range includes some ofthe latest developments in electrical safetytesting, cable fault location, protection testing,circuit breaker testing, earth transformer andbattery testing, power quality analysis andinsulation diagnostics. For over 100 years,Megger has been helping electrical utilities tooperate safely, efficiently and reliably.

Metal Deploye Resistor

1 Route de SemurMontbard21500FranceTel: +33 3 80895858Web: www.mdresistor.comE-mail: [email protected]

With a know-how developed since1938 and acontinuous approach of quality, innovationand customer satisfaction, Metal DeployeResistor is a foremost industrial powerresistors manufacturer: Neutral earthingresistors, Filter resistors, Load bank resistors,Braking resistors. MD Resistor offers bothstandard and custom designed resistors forany application.

Mosdorfer GmbH

Mosdorfergasse 1Weiz8160AustriaTel: +43 3172 25050Fax: +43 3172 250529Web: www.mosdorfer.comE-mail: [email protected]

Mosdorfer specializes in fittings and dampingsystems for high-voltage overheadtransmission lines. More than 1,000 projectsworldwide with numerous references in theMiddle East are obvious sign of internationalcompetence as global supplier. The productportfolio includes string fittings, fittings forOPGW, OPPC, ADSS, damping systems,insulators, end fittings as well as fittings forhigh temperature conductors.

MOTORTECH GmbH

Hogrevestr. 21-23Celle29223GermanyTel: +49 5141 93990Fax: +49 5141 939999Web: www.motortech.deE-mail: [email protected]

MOTORTECH GmbH is an internationaldeveloper and manufacturer of ignitioncomponents, gas regulation and enginemanagement systems as well as otheraccessories for the worldwide energygeneration industry with stationary gasengines.

Nidec Leroy-Somer / Electric PowerGeneration

Boulevard Marcellin Leroy - CS 10015Angouleme Cedex 916915FranceTel: +33 5 45644564Fax: +33 5 45644504Web: www.leroy-somer.com/epgE-mail: [email protected]

Leroy-Somer, a business of the Nidec Group,is the world leader in low and medium voltagealternators. We specialize in high-quality,reliable products that combine long-lastingperformance and reduced lifetime costs. Weserve all industries and provide a completerange of solutions. Get in touch!Agents: United Arab Emirates - Nidec Motor DMCC




OMICRON Electronics Middle East

Almoayyed Tower 39th FloorOffices 3901 & 3902 – Bldg 2504 –Rd 2832Block 428 Seef DistrictManamaBahrainTel: +973 17116400Fax: +973 17116401Web: www.omicronenergy.com

OMICRON Electronics develops andmanufactures state-of-the-art test solutionsfor the advanced electrical testing of primaryand secondary substation equipment,including protection systems and powertransformers. With innovation in technologyand software, OMICRON has earned worldleader status from sales and excellentcustomer support in more than 160 countries. �

ORTEA S.p.A.

Via dei Chiosi21 Cavenago di Brianza (MB)20873ItalyTel: +39 02 95917800Fax: +39 02 95917801Web: www.ortea.itE-mail: [email protected]

Founded in 1969, ORTEA is now a leadingcompany in manufacturing and engineeringvoltage stabilisers, magnetic components,automatic power factor correction systemsand electrical equipments. Beside standardproduction, ORTEA is able to be extremelyflexible in developing and manufacturingspecial equipment according to user’sspecifications.

Panasonic Eco Solutions MiddleEast & Africa Division of Panasonic MarketingMiddle East and Africa FZE

PO Box 17985Jebel Ali Free Zone SouthUnited Arab EmiratesTel: +971-4-886 2142Fax: +971-4-886 2338 Web: www.panasonic.comE-mail: [email protected]

Panasonic Marketing Middle East and AfricaFZE (PMMAF) is the regional Headquarters,all functions related to Sales and Marketing,Supply Chain, Customer Service Solutions,and Advertising functions under the brandname Panasonic is handled by PMMAF. Thevision at PMMAF is to be the No 1 Customer-centric Company and No 1 Customer-preferredbrand in the Middle East and Africa region.Forinquiries, please contact our Call Center:[email protected] Toll FreeNo: 800 – 7262 Agents: United Arab Emirates - Advance Est. For Lighting &

ElectricalsUnited Arab Emirates - Advance Est. For Lighting &

Electricals

Perkins Engines Co. Ltd.

Frank Perkins WayPeterboroughCambridgeshirePE1 5FQUnited KingdomTel: +44 1733 583000Fax: +44 1733 582240Web: www.perkins.com

One of the world’s leading supplier of off-highway diesel and gas engines in the 4 -2000kW market, Perkins key strength is itsability to tailor engines to meet customer’sprecise requirements, which is why its powersolutions are trusted by over 1000 leadingmanufactures around the world.Agents: United Arab Emirates - Power Systems Gulf LLC

Phoenix Contact Middle East FZ LLC

PO Box 345002Dubai International Academic CityOffice No. 3013rd FloorBlock No.10DubaiUnited Arab EmiratesTel: +971 4 4370324Fax: +971 4 4370323Web: www.phoenixcontact.aeE-mail: [email protected]

Phoenix Contact, founded in 1923, is aleading manufacturer of electrical connection,electronics interface and industrialautomation technology with headquarters inGermany. Our worldwide distribution iseffected via a global network of 50 ownsubsidiaries and approximately 40representations in Europe and Overseas.

To contact our channel partners in the region,please visit our websitewww.phoenixcontact.ae/channel_partners

PRAMAC (PR Middle East FZE)

PO Box 2624781706 JAFZA View 18Jebel Ali Free Zone – South 1DubaiUnited Arab EmiratesTel: +971 4 8865275Fax: +971 4 8865276Web: www.pramac.comE-mail: [email protected]

Pramac develops and manufactures a widerange of power generation equipment from 1kVA to 3.600 kVA with Perkins, Volvo, MTU,Deutz, Doosan, FPT and Yanmar enginesand material Handling equipment. Pramacuses its global network to supply theseproducts to markets throughout the world.

Rabiah & Nassar Group

P.O. Box 2889Riyadh11461Saudi ArabiaTel: +966-11-491-0590Fax: +966-11-491-4236Web: http://www.rancogroup.com/E-mail: [email protected]

Established in 1950 in, Rabiah & NassarGroup started as a road-building contractor.

Now the Group offers a variety of solutionssuch as Material Handling, Laboratory,Electromechanical, solutions for kitchencounter and vanity tops and paints and wealso sale and rent crane lifting equipment's.

In addition to Real Estate & Constructionsolutions.

Therefore RABIAH & NASSAR GroupContributes in Four sectors, Commercial,Real Estate, Industry & Energy and ServicesSectors.

Rittal Middle East FZE

PO Box 17599DubaiUAETel: +971 4 3416855Fax: +971 4 3416856Web: www.rittal-middle-east.comE-mail: [email protected]

Founded in 1999, Rittal Middle East FZE - asubsidiary of Rittal GmbH & Co. KG.composing an active team with over 30professionals addressing the Middle Eastmarket, with headquarters based inHerbon, Germany. Rittal Middle East is oneof the recognized innovative suppliers forthe industrial and electrical sectors as wellas a key player in the networkinginfrastructure & datacentre arena. Aperfectly coordinated platform with a vastproduct range covering industrial/electricalenclosures, system climate control andpower distribution suitable for oil & gas,energy, industries, construction etc.Ri4Power Form 2-4: New structuredsolution for reliable low-voltage switchgearsystem compatible with internationalplayers (breakers), type tested to 5500A asper the worldwide standard, IEC60439-1and IEC61439-1/2.Agents: United Arab Emirates - Al Ghandi General Trading

Rotair S.P.A

Via Bernezzo, 6712023 CaraglioItalyTel: +971502600482Fax: +97165579980Web: www.rotairspa.comE-mail: [email protected]

Rotair S.P.A is an italian manufacturer ofPortable Screw Air Compressors. Thecompany has been manufacturing highlyefficient and reliable compressors since1961 with active presence in 70 pluscountries.• Product range: 25 - 900CFM / 7 - 14 bar• Airend: manufactured in-house• Engines: Perkins / Kubota / Honda /

Deutz / JCB / Cummins• Version: Diesel / Petrol / Hydraulic

SAB, Standard Aggregatebau EversGmbH & Co. KG

Oststrasse 11Norderstedt22844GermanyTel: +49 40 52250110Fax: +49 40 522501144Web: www.generatingset.comE-mail: [email protected]

Reputable German manufacturer of diesel-driven generating sets from 50 to 8000 kVAin stationary, transportable or mobileexecutions for standby, peak load or baseload applications world-wide. Maincompetencies are planning, designing,manufacturing, installation and servicing ofglobal plant constructions underconsideration of individual customer andproject requirements.

Scania Middle East FZE

PO Box 262796South West Ring Road1 Jebel Ali Free ZoneDUBAIUnited Arab EmiratesTel: +971 48143743Web: www.scania.com/ae/en/homeE-mail: [email protected]: Oman - SATA LLCSaudi Arabia - Mohammed A Al-Faddaghi &

Partners (Saudi Arabia) (Scania)United Arab Emirates - Al Shirawi Enterprises LLC

(Scania)


https://www.omicronenergy.com/en/

https://www.perkins.com/

http://www.rancogroup.com/

https://www.sab-hamburg.de/index.php?lang=en

http://www.rotairspa.com/


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SES SMART Energy Solutions FZCO

PO Box 18089South 1Jebel Ali Free ZoneDubaiUnited Arab EmiratesTel: +971 4 8862066Fax: +971 4 8862067Web: www.sesrent.comE-mail: [email protected]

SES is leading power provider servingtemporary and medium term energy needsacross the Middle East, Africa and South EastAsia region. SES offers fast tract turnkeypower rental solutions to help our customersmaximise on productivity and profitability,while minimizing on downtime and resourceswith highest safety standards.Agents: Iraq - SES SMART Energy Solutions (Iraq)Oman - SES SMART Energy Solutions (Oman)Qatar - SES SMART Energy Solutions (Qatar)Saudi Arabia - SES SMART Energy Solutions (Saudi

Arabia)Yemen - SES SMART Energy Solutions (Yemen)

Sicame Group

1 Avenue Basile LachaudArnac Pompadour19230FranceTel: +33 5 55738900Fax: +33 5 55985379Web: www.sicame.comE-mail: [email protected]

An Industrial Group, a reference in its businesssector, and based upon strong team spirit andsocial values providing products for safedistribution of electrical energy to peopleworldwide. Sicame is specialised in productsand services related to transmission anddistribution of electrical energy as well assafety and industrial applications.Agents: United Arab Emirates - Sicame Dubai

Storkom

Business Bay BuildingSeef Area (Manama)BahrainTel: 00973 1311 2111Fax: 00973 1311 6116Web: www.storkom.comE-mail: [email protected]

Storkom is a 3PL supplier specialized in thecold storage and warehousing field offers:

• Storage solutions in KSA and BAH.• Frozen, Refrigerated and Dry Warehousing• Value-added services • Supply chain and value-added services• Customized WMS, ERP system and

mobile App provided by SAPInternal quality assurance and quality control(QA/QC) processesAgents: Saudi Arabia - Dammam Refrigeration Company for

Food Refrigeration (Storkom)

Teksan Generator

Yenidogan Mh. Edebali Cd. No: 12SancaktepeIstanbul34791TurkeyTel: +90 216 4448576Fax: +90 216 3126909Web: www.teksan.comE-mail: [email protected]

Teksan, a registered supplier for top ENRcompanies, is a leading engineering companythat manufactures power solutions such asdiesel, natural-biogas gensets, lightingtowers, portable gensets,cogenerationtrigeneration and hybrid powersystems for Telco, heavy construction andinfrastructure projects, industrial plants, retailchains, banks, hospitals, residences in morethan 120 countries.Agents: Iraq - KM CompanyQatar - Qatari Canadian for Energy & Electrical

IndustriesSaudi Arabia - Abdul Latif Jameel MachineryUnited Arab Emirates - Emirates Specialized TradingYemen - Alahlasi Corp. for Int’l trade

Top Screw Metal Corp.

No.78, Lane 415, Sec. 2Tay Ho RoadKu Yi LiChang Hwa50085TaiwanTel: +886 4 7237159Fax: +886 4 7246640Web: www.topscrew.com.twE-mail: [email protected]

Top Screw has always been a pioneer in thedevelopment of fasteners, such as plus nut,blind rivet nuts, clinching parts, self tappingthreaded insert, customized fasteners inTaiwan. For more than 30 years, Top Screwhas always believed and practiced“PRACTICALITY, RESPONSIVENESS andUNLIMITED IMPROVEMENT” offeringquality and cost effective fastenerssupporting customers in global market.

Transfer Multisort Elektronik Sp. z o.o

Ustronna 4193-350 LodzPolandTel: +48 42 293 52 99Fax: +48 42 6455470Web: www.tme.euE-mail: [email protected]

TME is a leading European distributor ofelectronic components available globally. Ourfamily company has been serving itscustomers for over 27 years. TME’s offercorresponds with various customers’ needsfrom independent client supply to shops,manufacturers and services. TME’sadvantages: quick deliveries, reasonableprices and hight stock levels.

Udeyraj Electricals Pvt. Ltd.

212-A, Hind Saurashtra Indl. Est.85-86, M.V. RoadMarol NakaMumbai400059IndiaTel: +91 22 66916181/2Fax: +91 22 66942787Web: www.udeyraj.comE-mail: [email protected]

We are manufacturers cum exporters oftesting equipments like hipots, oil BDV, TTRmeters, primary current injectors, relaytesters, IR testers, contact resistance testers,CTPT testers, tan delta testers etc.

UL

PO Box 345831Nucleotide Laboratory ComplexDubai Science ParkAl BarshaDubaiUnited Arab EmiratesTel: +971 52 6414011Web: www.ul.comE-mail: [email protected]

UL is a premier global independent safetyscience company that has championedprogress for 120 years. Its more than 10,000professionals are guided by the UL mission topromote safe working and livingenvironments for all people. UL uses researchand standards to continually advance andmeet ever-evolving safety needs. We partnerwith businesses, manufacturers, tradeassociations and international regulatoryauthorities to bring solutions to a morecomplex global supply chain. For moreinformation about our certification, testing,inspection, advisory and education services,visit www.ul.com

Visa S.p.A.

Via 1° Maggio 55Fontanelle (TV)31043ItalyTel: +39 04 225091Fax: +39 04 22509350Web: www.visa.itE-mail: [email protected]

Visa S.p.A. is one of the world’s leadinggensets supplier, based in Italy, designingand manufacturing diesel generators, from 9to 3000 kVA, in standard or customizedversions to meet your every need in a largevariety of applications (telecommunications,construction and engineering industy,hospitals, data centers, etc..). With itsnetwork currently present in more than 80countries worldwide, it provides versatile,high-tech energy solutions guaranteeing ahighly operational flexibility and qualitativestandards for which it has become a leader inthe market for almost 60 years.

Volvo Penta

Gothenburg40508SwedenTel: +46 31 235460Fax: +46 31 508187Web: www.volvopenta.comE-mail: [email protected]

Volvo Penta, with approximately 3,500dealers in over 130 countries, is a world-leading and global manufacturer of enginesand complete power systems for boats,vessels and industrial applications. Theengine program comprises diesel andgasoline engines with power outputs ofbetween 10 and 1000 hp. Volvo Penta is partof the Volvo Group, one of the world’s leadingmanufacturers of heavy trucks, buses andconstruction equipment.

WEG Middle East FZE

The Galleries, Building 3, 8th FloorOffice 801, Downtown Jebel AliDUBAIUnited Arab EmiratesTel: +971 48130800Fax: +971 48130811Web: www.weg.netE-mail: [email protected]

WEG initially produced electric motors, in the1980s it started to expand its activities,making electrical and electronic parts,products for industrial automation, power anddistribution transformers, liquid and powdercoatings and electrical insulating varnishes.The company consolidated its position notonly as a manufacturer of motors, but also asupplier of complete industrial electricalsystems.


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Section Three: Agents/Subsidiaries

BAHRAINKoCoS Middle EastPO Box 65453Flat 36, Bldg 1046Road 3019, Zinj330Tel: +973 17 300768Fax: +973 17 300768Web: www.kocos.comE-mail: [email protected]

IRANAKSA IranUnit 2, No: 8 Corner of 6th Al24th meters streetFarhang Sq. Saadat Abad-TehranTel: +982122345295Fax: +982122345196Web: http://www.E-mail: [email protected]

IRAQAksa Power Generation (Iraq)English Village House No.353ArbilTel: +964 (0) 7707611220Web: www.aksa.com.trE-mail: [email protected]

KM CompanyKarkuk StreetOpposite Science CollegeErbilTel: +964 750 4454027E-mail: [email protected]

SES SMART Energy Solutions (Iraq)Tel: +971 4 8862066Fax: +971 4 8862067Web: www.sesrent.comE-mail: [email protected]

KUWAITJubaili Bros (Kuwait)Kuwait Free Trade ZoneTel: +965 24610356/24318547Web: www.JubailiBros.comE-mail: [email protected]

LEBANONJubaili Bros (Lebanon)SidonTel: +961 7 730871Fax: +961 7 720813Web: www.JubailiBros.comE-mail: [email protected]

OMANSATA LLCAl Umran Street, GhalaMuscatTel: +968 24502515Fax: +968 24502268

SES SMART Energy Solutions(Oman)Tel: +971 4 8862066Fax: +971 4 8862067Web: www.sesrent.comE-mail: [email protected]

QATARJubaili Bros (Qatar)DohaTel: +974 44160121Fax: +974 44162257Web: www.JubailiBros.comE-mail: [email protected]

Qatari Canadian for Energy &Electrical IndustriesAspire Park SouthAl Furousiya StFamily Shopping Complex Bldg1st Flr, Office 6#Tel: +974 44813602Fax: +974 44813599Web: www.qce-qatar.comE-mail: [email protected]

SES SMART Energy Solutions(Qatar)Tel: +971 4 8862066Fax: +971 4 8862067Web: www.sesrent.comE-mail: [email protected]

SAUDI ARABIAA.Abunayyan Trading Corporation(Kohler Power)PO Box 321Abunayyan Group Building KingAbdulaziz Street Intersectionwith Mecca Road, Riyadh11411Web: www.abunayyantrading.com

Abdul Latif Jameel MachineryHaramain Rd.Al Nakhil DistrictOpp. Jeddah Kingdom of SaudTel: +966 1 22853764Fax: +966 1 26791777Web: www.aljhe.comE-mail: [email protected]

Dammam Refrigeration Companyfor Food Refrigeration (Storkom)DammamKhaldiyaRiyadh and JeddahTel: 00966 13 857 0372Fax: 00966 13 857 6138Web: http://www.storkom.comE-mail: [email protected]

MAN Energy Solutions Saudi ArabiaLLCKing Abdulaziz St.Al Jomaih Bldg.Riyadh11411Tel: +966 11 4720353E-mail: [email protected]

Mohammed A Al-Faddaghi &Partners (Saudi Arabia) (Scania)2554 Al Kharj RdAl Manakh, Riyadh31952Tel: +966 1 4953000Fax: +966 1 4954000Web: www.alfaddaghi.com

SES SMART Energy Solutions (SaudiArabia)Tel: +971 4 8862066Fax: +971 4 8862067Web: www.sesrent.comE-mail: [email protected]

UNITED ARAB EMIRATESA. N. Wallis & Co. Ltd.Dubai Airport Free ZoneDubai6WA 225Tel: +971 4 2369924Fax: +971 4 2368589Web: www.an-wallis.comE-mail: [email protected]

Advance Est. For Lighting &ElectricalsOff No. M09, Al Yousifi Bldg.3B, Southren Park StreetOpp. Al Majaz ParkOff Jamal Abdul Nasser StreetSharjahTel: +971 6 5509260Fax: +971 6 5509263Web: www.advest-uae.comE-mail: [email protected]

AEG Power Solutions - DubaiDubai Airport Free ZoneOffice 5EA 225DubaiTel: +971 4 6091290Fax: +971 4 6091291Web: www.aegps.comE-mail: [email protected]

AJ Power Ltd.PO Box 21186033rd Floor, BB1 TowerMazaya Business AvenueJumeirah Lake Towers, DubaiTel: +971 43637757 Etx. 165Web: www.ajpower.netE-mail: [email protected]

Aksa Power Generation FZEPO Box 18167Jebel Ali Free ZoneDubaiTel: +971 4 8809140Fax: +971 4 8809141Web: www.aksa.aeE-mail: [email protected]

Al Ghandi General TradingP.O. Box 5991, DubaiTel: 04-3245722Fax: 04-3245723Web: http://www.alghandigtr.aeE-mail: [email protected]

Al Shirawi Enterprises LLC (Scania)Scania ShowroomSheikh Zayed RoadDubaiTel: +971 4 3718585Fax: +971 4 3389559Web: www.alshirawienterprises.com

Ansaldo Thomassen Gulf B.V.Gas Turbine Industrial WorkshoAbu DhabiTel: +97126270954Fax: +97126262066Web: http://www.ansaldoenergia.comE-mail: [email protected]

Caterpillar SARL BranchJebel Ali Free Zone,South 3Dubai

COELMO S.P.A. (DMCC BRANCH)PO Box 39311Office 909, 1 Lake PlazaJumeira LakeTown Cluster T, DubaiTel: +971 4 3695548Fax: +971 4 3695549Web: www.coelmo.itE-mail: [email protected]

Emirates Specialized TradingPO Box 51720Emirates Specialized TradingLulu Tower, Khalifa StreetAbu DhabiTel: +971 2 6771181Fax: +971 2 6771306Web: www.est.aeE-mail: [email protected]

HIMOINSA Middle EastPO Box 18515Jafza 16 - Office No. 505Jebel Ali Free ZoneDubaiTel: +971 4 8873315Fax: +971 4 8873318

MAN Energy Solutions Middle EastLLCMaritime Business Center9 Floor, P.O. Box 57091Dubai Maritime CityDubaiTel: +971 4 423 773Fax: +971 4 455 9071E-mail: [email protected]

Marelli Motori Middle East4403-18, 44th FloorBB2 Mazaya Business AvenueJumeirah Lake TowersDUBAI4403Tel: +971 4 426 4263Fax: +971 4 362 4345Web: http://www.marellimotori.comE-mail: sponza”marellimotori.com

MEISCO L.L.C.P.O. Box 519Tel: +971 2 6442600Fax: +971 2 6442387Web: http://www.meisco.netE-mail: [email protected]

Nidec Motor DMCCPO 128401,Unit 106,1st FloorMazaya Business Avenue BB1Jumeirah Lakes TowersDubaiTel: +971 4 568 7431Web: www.leroy-somer.comE-mail: [email protected]

Power Systems Gulf LLCPO Box 290DubaiTel: +971 4 8863555Web: www.psgulf.com

Sicame DubaiOffice 311, Building 3Dubai Internet CityTel: +971 4 5148505E-mail: [email protected]

YEMENAlahlasi Corp. for Int’l tradePO Box 20525Al-Zubeiri St. Industrial CompBehind the Ministry of YouthSana’a, Republic of YemenTel: +967 1 408193Fax: +967 1 403135Web: www.alahlasi.comE-mail: [email protected]

SES SMART Energy Solutions(Yemen)Tel: +971 4 8862066Fax: +971 4 8862067Web: www.sesrent.comE-mail: [email protected]


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دوالر تريليون 1,5 بحوايل العاملية لالستثامرات دول أن غري و2020. 2016 عامي بني أمرييك اآلن حتى تسهم مل الخليجي التعاون مجلس تكنولوجيا مجال يف بسيطة باستثامرات سوى الطاقة املتجددة (أقل من مليار دوالر يف 2016) مام يجعلها عرضة للتأخر عن الدول األخرى يف حال مل تضع إطاراً مؤسسياً داعامً ومتسقاً لتيسري الرغم وعىل املتجددة. الطاقة يف االستثامر دول منطقة يف العوامل من العديد توافر من مجلس التعاون من شأنها جعل التطبيق الرسيع فإن جذابة، فرصة املتجددة الطاقة لتكنولوجيا وراء ومؤسسية هيكلية كربى عوامل هناك

ضعف االستثامرات يف هذا القطاع، من بينها:• الدعم الحكومي السخي للوقود.

• العقلية التي تفضل إنشاء محطات تقليدية تنفيذ من بدال املتزايد الطلب لتلبية ضخمة األصغر املتجددة الطاقة مشاريع من العديد

حجام.استخدام الكامن يف تدين مستويات الخطر •غري اإلضافة حالة يف القامئة التوليد سعات املتجددة إىل مجموعة الطاقة املدروسة ملصادر

مصادر الطاقة املستخدمة.• مخاوف مرتبطة بشبكات النقل والتوزيع.

أُطر وجود عدم أهمية، واألكرث وأخريا، •الذي األمر وهو واضحة، ومؤسسية تنظيمية

يعوق تطوير مصادر الطاقة املتجددة.يف الرشيك قمربجي، رائد دكتور رصح وقد «هناك بقوله: األوسط»، والرشق «االسرتاتيجية

حاجة ماسة للتطبيق الرسيع لتكنولوجيا الطاقة الخليجي. التعاون مجلس دول يف املتجددة الطاقة من هائلة مبوارد تحظى فاملنطقة الشمسية وطاقة الرياح، ولكنها تعاين من نقص الطلب تزايد جانب إىل هذا الغاز. إمدادات الستخدامها الهيدروكربون منتجات عىل املحيل اآلليات توافر عن فضال أولية، ومواد كوقود تبني ومع املتجددة. الطاقة بتمويل الخاصة الصحيحة، القرارات واتخاذ املناسبة السياسات من متزايد عدد توجه املنطقة تشهد سوف الطاقة املتجددة إىل املرافق نحو إضافة مصادر

مجموعة إمدادات الطاقة».الخليجي تقع يف قلب التعاون ودول مجلس الحزام الشميس العاملي، وهي لهذا تتمتع بواحد الشمسية للطاقة التعرض مستويات أعىل من ساعات عدد يرتاوح أن املتوقع ومن العامل. يف بالطاقة الشمسية الطاقة محطات تشغيل ساعة و1930 1750 بني ما املنطقة يف الكاملة أملانيا. يف ساعة 940 بحوايل مقارنة سنويا، باإلضافة إىل ذلك، تُطبق املنطقة منوذج محطات تجارية آلية عن عبارة وهو املستقلة، الكهرباء األجل طويل املُيرس التمويل تجعل ائتامنية القطاع مستثمري من خالل املتناول ويف متاحا

الخاص واملستثمرين األجانب.األوسط» والرشق «االسرتاتيجية حددت وقد عىل ينبغي حاسمة إجراءات ستة التقرير يف حكومات دول مجلس التعاون الخليجي اتخاذها. ومن املقرر أن تعمل هذه اإلجراءاتـ مجتمعةـ عىل إيجاد إطار مؤسيس داعم للطاقة املتجددة، كام ميكن تكييفها بحيث تالئم الظروف الخاصة بكٍل من دول مجلس التعاون. والخطوات الست

هي: وذلك وواقعية: طموح أهداف تحديد - 1واملستثمرين للمطورين حيوية إشارات يعطي يف القطاع الخاص، مام يسمح لهم بوضع خطط طويلة األجل والرتتيب للتمويل املطلوب مسبقا. ال املؤسسية: واملسؤوليات املهام تحديد - 2



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أظهرت دراسة حديثة صادرة عن رشكة االستشارات اإلدارية «االسرتاتيجية والرشق األوسط» التابعة لشبكة «يب دبليو يس» أن دول مجلس التعاون الخليجي تحظى بفرصة واعدة الستخدام الطاقة املتجددة. ولالستفادة من هذه الفرصة الكامنة، يتعني عىل حكومات هذه الدول وضع إطار عمل مدروس بعناية، واتخاذ قرارات متأنية. وسيكون االنتقال إىل نظام طاقٍة حديٍث قائٍم عىل مصادر الطاقة املتجددة أمراً محفوفاً باملخاطر إذا مل تتبع الحكومات منهجاً مخصصاً. وعىل

هذا ينبغي عليها بدء العمل برسعة وبيشء من الرتوي.

تشري الدراسة إىل استمرار الطاقة املتجددة يف إذ العاملي. االستثامر من متزايدة حصة جذب

السنوية منواً املتوقع أن تحقق االستثامرات من يبلغ 130 مليار دوالر أمرييك، مقارنة بعام 2016،

أمرييك دوالر مليار 370 من يقرب ما لتبلغ الرتاكمي اإلجاميل ويُقدر هذا، .2020 بحلول

مزارع الرياح أصبحت اآلن من الرضوريات

الطاقة المتجددة وضرورة اتخاذ القرارات الصحيحة

أمرييك الطاقة املتجددة


التطورات: تطورات السوق.

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تحليالت: الطاقة يف دول مجلس التعاون الخليجي، طاقة الرياح.

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مقابلة: جمعية الرشق األوسط لصناعات الطاقة الشمسية.

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صناعة: الكابالت، املكثفات.

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فعاليات: املؤمتر السنوي الثاين للتربيد.

تحليالت .........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................الطاقة املتجددة ورضورة اتخاذ القرارات الصحيحة ........................................................................................................ ٥

Company ..................................................................................Page

AEG Power Solutions Middle East ................................................49

Aggreko (Middle East) Ltd..............................................................2

Aksa Jenerator Sanayi AS ..............................................................3

Ashida Electronics Pvt. Ltd. ..........................................................53

Byrne Equipment Rental LLC ........................................................31

Caterpillar Inc - Energy ................................................................21

CompAir ......................................................................................34

Danfoss FZCO..............................................................................67

Deep Sea Electronics PLC ............................................................35

Eurovent Certita Certification ........................................................5

F G Wilson ....................................................................................11

H.D. Wires Pvt. Ltd ......................................................................37

Hadley Industries Plc ..................................................................29

Himoinsa ....................................................................................23

Company ..................................................................................Page

IIR Exhibitions (MEE Saudi 2018)..................................................57

Inmesol SL ....................................................................................9

Kaeser Kompressoren FZE............................................................75

MAN Energy Solutions..................................................................15

Manumag SL................................................................................13

Megger Limited............................................................................19

Omicron Electronics Middle East ..........................................12 / 63

Perkins Engines Company Limited................................................17

Ranco Group................................................................................33

Societe Internationale des Moteurs Baudouin................................7

Standard Aggregatebau Evers GmbH & Co. KG..............................55

Storkom ......................................................................................41

Volvo Penta, AB (VPEN)................................................................27

WEG Middle East FZE ..................................................................25

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