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Emerson opens manufacturing facility in Dammam safety system components including network devices , workstations , controllers , and I / O modules , and perform simultaneous staging of up to 100 system cabinets . This will help customers to shorten project schedules and efficiently test systems for faster commissioning and start-up .
Emerson Automation Solutions has opened a new manufacturing facility in Dammam First Industrial City in Saudi Arabia to expand its local manufacturing , project execution and service capabilities .
The 1,100-sq-m facility will provide engineering , staging , commissioning , operational support , maintenance support , repair , field services and training support to customers in the capital of Saudi Arabia ’ s Eastern Region .
It will be dedicated for control and safety systems , reliability technologies and remote automation solutions for wellheads , pipelines and terminals , the company said .
The facility has the capability to manufacture integrated control and
“ Emerson is committed to investing in local resources and facilities in the kingdom ,” said David Kraft , vice president of Emerson Plantweb Solutions Group for Middle East and Africa .
“ Strengthening our local manufacturing capabilities will allow us to implement and deliver solutions to our customers more quickly , create new jobs , contribute in the development of the country ’ s manufacturing sector , and further increase our Saudisation , which is currently at 59 %,” Kraft said .
Saudi Aramco showcases clean tech
Saudi Aramco was among 15 Saudi entities representing the Kingdom at Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week 2017 in the capital of the United Arab Emirates in mid January .
Saudi Aramco showcased a range of sustainability initiatives — including clean energy technology and carbon management solutions — at the stateof-the-art Saudi Pavilion in the Abu Dhabi National Convention Centre .
“ Our presence here is to support the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia ’ s aspiration in tackling climate change and meeting its sustainable goals . Our goal is to present a suite of technologies and initiatives that are market relevant and acceptable energy solutions , which helps to address Kingdom and global challenges and aspirations for a cleaner future ,” said Ahmad O . Al Khowaiter , Chief Technology Officer for Saudi Aramco .
Saudi Aramco ’ s presence at the event was in line with the Kingdom ’ s energy transformation agenda , which will see us rallying all of our relevant entities to synergise efforts in driving forward a solid and sustainable energy framework to meet the requirements of the Paris Climate Agreement . Saudi Arabia ratified the agreement last year prior to COP 22 .
The event also provided Saudi Aramco a conducive platform to amplify our tangible initiatives combining both technology and innovation , which is aligned with the Kingdom ’ s aspiration for a cleaner energy future . Saudi Aramco ’ s technology roadmap broadly supports Saudi Vision 2030 , and more specifically , the ongoing energy transition in the Kingdom . www . intelligentcio . com INTELLIGENTCIO
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