Industry, Logistics & Shipping

NESR breaks ground on 180,000 sq m facility at Saudi energy park

King Salman Energy City (KSBC) has announced the ground-breaking of a 180,000 sq m facility by National Energy Services Reunited (NESR) within King Salman Energy Park (Spark), an industrial city spanning over a 50 sq km area in Saudi Arabia's Eastern Province.
 
The groundbreaking of NESR facility reflects the group's commitment to promoting the localisation of the energy sector and supporting innovation and sustainability, said King Salman Energy City (KSBC) in its LinkedIn notification.
 
Founded in 2017, NESR is one of the largest national oilfield services providers in the Middle East and North Africa and Asia Pacific regions and was the first national energy company from Mena region to be listed on the Nasdaq.-TradeArabia News Service

Industry, Logistics & Shipping

SEC to start work on key 380kV substation, OHTL projects

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

Industry, Logistics & Shipping

JAS Middle East opens new regional HQ at Dubai South

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