Baker Hughes has marked a significant expansion in the Middle East with the launch of its cutting-edge surface pressure control (SPC) manufacturing facility in Abu Dhabi. This 46,000 sqm centre represents a major advancement in local energy technology production.
Strategic Location Enhances Regional Operations
The facility, developed in partnership with Al Ghaith Energy, positions Abu Dhabi as a key manufacturing hub for wellhead and subsea tree equipment.
Lorenzo Simonelli, Chairman and CEO of Baker Hughes, highlighted the strategic importance: “Abu Dhabi’s position enables us to support customer operations globally while delivering energy with improved efficiency.”
Key Facility Features:
- Complete wellhead and subsea tree equipment production
- Advanced cladding capabilities
- Comprehensive testing facilities
- Inventory management systems
- Field service operations
Local Impact and Growth
The development brings significant benefits to the UAE’s industrial sector:
- Creation of 100+ new local jobs
- Establishment of specialised training centre
- Enhanced regional talent development
- Improved supply chain efficiency
- Reduced delivery times for regional customers
Global Network Integration
The Abu Dhabi facility joins Baker Hughes’ international manufacturing network, complementing existing centres in:
- Dammam, Saudi Arabia
- Suzhou, China
Production Timeline and Capabilities
The centre will manufacture:
- Conventional wellhead systems
- Unconventional wellhead systems
- Surface trees for high-pressure environments
- Specialised valves
- Wellhead accessories
First product delivery is scheduled for late 2024.
Long-term UAE Investment
This expansion builds on Baker Hughes’ 60-year presence in the UAE, where it currently:
- Employs 1,700 professionals
- Operates twelve facilities
- Provides manufacturing services
- Offers remote monitoring
- Delivers specialised training
The inauguration ceremony, held under Dr Sultan Al Jaber’s patronage, Minister of Industry and Advanced Technology and ADNOC’s Group MD and CEO, marks a new chapter in UAE’s manufacturing capabilities.
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