NMDC Energy and Baker Hughes Partner to Boost Offshore Solutions in Saudi Arabia

RIYADH: Abu Dhabi-based NMDC Energy has signed a memorandum of understanding with US energy technology firm Baker Hughes to localize offshore solutions in Saudi Arabia.

The collaboration aims to strengthen the local manufacturing and servicing of offshore products in the Kingdom, supporting energy markets across the Middle East, North Africa, Turkiye, and India region, according to a company statement.

Under the agreement, Baker Hughes will leverage NMDC Energy’s fabrication yard in Ras Al-Khair to produce and service offshore equipment, including an Emergency Pipeline Repair System project and a logistics base for flexible pipeline systems.

This partnership follows a previous agreement between NMDC Energy and Baker Hughes during the ADIPEC 2025 conference in Abu Dhabi to explore localization opportunities for gas technology products across the MENATI region.

During the conference, NMDC Energy also partnered with several international and regional players to expand its engineering, procurement, and construction services to meet rising industry demand.

Ahmed Al-Dhaheri, CEO of NMDC Energy, said: “As a strategic enabler of Saudi Arabia’s energy sector through global partnerships, NMDC Energy is committed to supporting economic growth, job creation, and diversification through increased localization.”

He added: “Our fabrication capabilities have drawn leading global players such as Baker Hughes, who share our vision of driving synergies to meet the evolving energy sector needs in Saudi Arabia and beyond.”

Earlier this year, NMDC Energy inaugurated its advanced fabrication facilities in Ras Al-Khair, located within the Ras Al-Khair Special Economic Zone.

The 400,000-square-meter fabrication yard serves both offshore and onshore projects, with an annual production capacity of 40,000 tons.

Equipped with advanced automation and digital systems, the facility offers comprehensive fabrication, rigging, maintenance, and modularization services for complex energy infrastructure.

NMDC Energy is majority-owned by NMDC Group. With over 50 years of experience, the company has completed more than 1,200 projects and provides end-to-end solutions, including engineering, procurement, pipe laying, project management, fabrication, installation, and commissioning.

Prospect target: NMDC Energy and Baker Hughes

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