King Salman Energy Park (Spark), a leading industrial ecosystem provider, has signed a deal with Schneider Electric to build a multi-faceted 20,000 sq m manufacturing facility. 

 

The facility will manufacture key systems including Distributed Control System (DCS), Emergency Shutdown System (ESD) and Compressor Control System (CCS) to support Saudi Arabia’s energy value chain.

 

The facility will be built within Spark, located between Dammam and Al-Ahsa, and completed towards the end of 2025. 

 

Industry expertise

The agreement will leverage Schneider Electric’s industry expertise and aims to ensure the reliable and optimal functioning of industrial processes, with focus on security and efficiency through the facility’s operations. 

 

Saif Al Qahtani, President and CEO of Spark commented: “We are pleased about Schneider Electric's strategic choice of Spark as the home for their new, state-of-the-art facility. This collaboration underscores our dedication to fostering local product and service development while simultaneously offering a platform equipped with top-tier infrastructure and services that accelerate our customers' enterprises and deliver sustainable value to our communities. As we move forward, we remain committed in our vision to providing a world-class ecosystem for international and local companies.”

 

Mohammed Shaheen, Cluster President of Schneider Electric, Saudi Arabia, Yemen and Bahrain, added: “This strategic partnership with King Salman Energy Park, not only affirms Schneider Electric's commitment to advancing Saudi Arabia's energy landscape but also highlights our dedication to strengthening localisation of services in the sector. 

 

World-class ecosystem

“Through our industry expertise, we will support Spark’s vision and create a world-class ecosystem that fosters sustainable value for communities and accelerates the growth of enterprises. We look forward to a successful collaboration that embodies innovation and excellence in the energy sector.”

 

The project will be awarded a Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) green building certification for the use of sustainable practices implemented throughout the construction phase.

 

This agreement is a major step in strengthening Saudi Arabia's role as a leader in advanced technology manufacturing. The new facility boosts the industrial sector in the kingdom and serves as a key driver for its overall growth, in line with Vision 2030. It also aligns with the kingdom’s goal of becoming a global leader in sustainable technology-driven exports.--TradeArabia News Service