Wood, a global leader in consulting and engineering delivering solutions to critical challenges in energy and materials markets, has secured a three-year contract to provide specialist technical support to Petroleum Development Oman (PDO) - the country’s primary oil producer.  

 

Under the contract, 65 of Wood’s engineering and project management specialists will form part of PDO’s front-end engineering design (FEED) office, delivering complex front-end energy transition and carbon capture projects for PDO.  

 

The cohort will predominantly consist of Omani nationals, reinforcing Wood’s commitment to local talent development, said Wood in a statement. 

 

The team will be complemented by Wood’s extensive network of global experts in delivering feasibility studies, pre-FEED and FEED solutions for all stages of the oil production value chain.   

 

Gerry Traynor, President of Eastern Hemisphere Projects at Wood said: "Our new contract with Petroleum Development Oman underscores our commitment to providing quality, assured delivery for our clients on their critical project investments."

 

"Our decades of regional experience, combined with our growing portfolio, creates exciting opportunities for our people to deliver exceptional engineering and project management for energy companies like PDO that are committed to delivering a secure energy future," he stated. 

 

This reimbursable contract win comes at a time of sustained growth for Wood in the Middle East, with the company recently celebrating $920 million worth of contract awards in the region for 2024, he added. -TradeArabia News Service

Saudi Electricity Company (SEC) has announced that it has received bids from leading utility majors for the construction of a 380kV substation at Mawqaq in the central region of Saudi Arabia along with other overhead transmission line (OHTL) projects. 

 

The substation - Mawqaq PV 380kV BSP - is being set up as part of upcoming Renewable Energy Projects across Saudi Arabia, said SEC in a statement.

 

For the project, Trading & Development Partnership (TDP) has emerged as the lowest bidder with a value of SAR592 million ($158 million), it stated. 

 

Besides the 380kV substation, SEC is also implementing Overhead Transmission line (OHTL) projects.

 

For the 380kV OHTL project from Mawqaq PV 380kV BSP to exisitng network, Alfanar Projects got selected for its lowest bid of SAR159.3 million ($42.3 million).

 

The awarding of the above projects will be subject to successful evaluation of bidders proposals, said SEC in its statement.

 

At present, Saudi Power Procurement Company (SPPC) has already issued RFP for the sixth round of renewable energy projects under the National Renewable Energy Program (NREP) which is led and supervised by the Ministry of Energy. 

 

The combined capacity of sixth round of renewable energy projects is 4,500 MW, it added.-TradeArabia News Service

JAS Middle East, a global leader in logistics and supply chain solutions, has announced the opening of its new regional headquarters at Dubai South, the mega urban master development focusing on aviation, logistics, and real estate.

 

Designed to set new benchmarks in sustainability, efficiency, and technological innovation, the the 19,170-sq-m Build-to-Suit facility marks a major milestone in JAS' regional expansion.

 

The inauguration ceremony was attended by Edoardo Napoli, Consul General of the Republic of Italy in Dubai, Biagio Bruni, Founder & Chairman of JAS Worldwide, Mohsen Ahmad, CEO of the Logistics District, Dubai South, Erwin Wittemaier, the Area VP of JAS Middle East, as well as other senior executives from both entities.

 

This ESG-compliant warehouse is tailored to meet specific logistics needs, reinforcing the company’s commitment to growth and excellence while enhancing its ability to serve the entire Middle East market, said JAS in a statement.

 

The facility will include racked and bulk storage, three temperature-controlled chambers, and 12 loading bays with dock levellers and roller shutter doors. Standing over 14m at its apex, it will adhere to the latest firefighting regulations, it stated. 

 

The office space will span two floors. Additionally, solar panels will be installed on the roof of the facility to offset utility costs and allow the property to achieve ESG credentials, it added.

 

Ahmad said: "We are proud to see the Logistics District flourishing with global industry leaders such as JAS, recognising the strategic advantages we offer to support their growth and expansion."

 

"With its cutting-edge design and ESG-compliant infrastructure, this facility enhances Dubai South's role in shaping the future of aviation and logistics in the region," he noted.

 

Bruni said this facility is a testament to the group's focus on innovation, sustainability and excellent service. 

 

"We are proud to strengthen our presence in this dynamic region and look forward to continuing to support our customers with tailored and innovative logistics solutions," he stated.

 

Representing the pinnacle of logistical innovation encapsulated within a premier infrastructure network, Dubai South’s Logistics District offers premier services and operations as well as uninterrupted access to Jebel Ali Port via a bonded logistics corridor. 

 

The district comprises multiple zones, which have direct access to the cargo terminals at Al Maktoum International Airport; EZDubai, a fully dedicated e-commerce free zone; and a Contract Logistics Zone, it added.-TradeArabia News Service