Riyadh: NMDC Energy, a provider of engineering, procurement, and construction services for energy clients, has commenced fabrication at its advanced yard in Ras Al-Khair, Saudi Arabia.
According to Emirates News Agency, the 400,000 square metre facility, strategically located within the Ras Al-Khair Special Economic Zone, is designed to serve both offshore and onshore projects with an annual production capacity of 40,000 tonnes. The yard is equipped with advanced automation and digital systems to deliver a range of services, including fabrication, rigging, maintenance, and modularisation for complex energy infrastructure.
NMDC Energy has invested AED200 million into the Ras Al-Khair yard to create facilities that are both productive and safe, with the aim of reducing emissions. By integrating advanced technologies, the company aims to deliver solutions that meet the energy sector's requirements while supporting Aramco.
Mohamed Hamad Almehairi, Chairman of NMDC Energy, stated, "The launch of fabrication activities in Ras Al-Khair represents a major step forward in our regional expansion strategy. With over 51 years of experience, NMDC Energy is proud to bring its legacy of excellence to the Kingdom, creating new opportunities for prosperity across Saudi Arabia, the UAE, and the wider region."
The yard is currently operational, with nine offshore jackets in production for Aramco. This development aligns with Saudi Arabia's national industrial and localization goals and expands NMDC's client base across the Kingdom, supporting Saudi Vision 2030 by adding strategic industrial capacity.
To ensure seamless project execution, over 1,800 experienced employees will be mobilised from Abu Dhabi to Saudi Arabia. This workforce will focus on maintaining rigorous quality control and ensuring the smooth delivery of advanced infrastructure projects.
The Ras Al-Khair yard is a central component of NMDC Energy's strategy and localization roadmap in Saudi Arabia. Over the past five years, the company has reinvested billions of riyals into the Saudi economy and aims to increase its In-Kingdom Total Value Add (iktva) score to 39 percent by 2025 and 51 percent by 2028.
As a key tenant in the Ras Al-Khair Special Economic Zone, NMDC Energy is poised to support further trade, investment, and employment growth in Saudi Arabia. The company plans to fully leverage the capabilities of the Ras Al-Khair yard to foster joint innovations and shared prosperity across the energy and manufacturing sectors.