Siemens Energy inaugurates region’s first one-stop-shop for the energy industry in Dammam, Saudi Arabia

Siemens Energy completed the expansion of its hub in Dammam, increasing its local capabilities in the energy industry, in line with the Kingdom’s Vision 2030. The facility, which now covers significant parts of the energy value chain, is the largest of its kind in the region and is ready to support neighboring countries.

His Royal Highness Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud patronized the inauguration ceremony on Wednesday.

“We’re driven by a supreme will, keen on achieving the localization and content targets that are sought by the vision of H.R.H. the Crown Prince, who pays great attention to the concepts of local content,” he said. ”We strive to empower the energy sector.”

Saudi Arabia’s demand for electricity is rising with the growing population of around 34 million. The Kingdom faces a pressing demand for power that is estimated to grow over 30 percent to 120 gigawatts this decade.

“The technology delivered by this facility will support the country in its push for sustainability and decarbonization amid an expanding energy industry,” said Mahmoud Sulaimani, Managing Director of Siemens Energy in Saudi Arabia.

“We are proud that this facility is a center of excellence which enables us to raise the skills of young

Saudis and serve the energy value chain inside the Kingdom,” he added.

After producing the first “Made in KSA” gas turbine in 2016 Siemens Energy has continued to invest in the facility and has increased its manufacturing and assembling capabilities, to include