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Energy Transition in the Middle East

The Power of a Promise: Unlocking the Potential of Digitalization and Green Energy Power Systems

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Welcome to Siemens "Khawater", which means thoughts in Arabic.

See how we are driving the energy transition in the Middle East by building reliable, affordable and resilient power infrastructure. Enabling sustainable development, energy access, energy security and low-carbon economic growth needs a holistic approach and innovative solutions that put people and communities at the center. Learn more about the technologies, the solutions and the people shaping the energy future in the Middle East.

Highlights

The digital scale-up can keep oil and gas fields running, even remotely 

To thrive in an age of disruption, oil and gas organizations need a future-ready business model for a succesful digital transformation. Here are six steps for getting it right by Denis Voloder, Head of Siemens Oil and Gas, Onshore Solutions. 

How can terminal operators benefit from digital twin technology amid pandemic uncertainty? 

As we adjust to a post-pandemic and low-oil-price environment, the challenges that faced bulk storage and terminal operators entering the crisis are amplified. Amid the industry’s evolution, one tool that has garnered a great deal of interest is the digital twin. 

Cybercriminals are feasting on Coronavirus-induced remote working. Here’s how to stop them

In an era of increased remote work, getting cybersecurity measures right is a priority!  Here are 3 simple measures that give an immediate boost to your cyber immunity!  
Remote work power plant

Remote work isn’t just for office tasks. It can also apply in power plants.

Gianluigi Di Giovanni, Head of Power Generation Services Middle East and North Africa, talks about how we are prepared to deliver, even in the current crisis. Siemens has a deployment-ready solution to help power plant and other critical infrastructure operators overcome extreme disruptions: Omnivise Remote Services.

Waste-to-Energy Technologies for a Greener Future

How Egypt is tackling its solid waste challenges with innovative technologies.
Parallel compensation

From connected Energy systems to the Internet of Energy! 

Rafiq Hussain, Senior Vice President, Siemens Transmission Products for the Middle East talks about the first digitally- connected power transformer in the Middle East– Siemens Sensformer – at TRANSCO’s Al Foah 220/33-kilovolt substation.

The power grid is facing numerous challenges. Here’s how it can adapt!

Mahmoud Hanafy, Senior Vice President, Siemens Transmission Solutions for the Middle East, talks about the impact of renewable energy generation, distributed power resources, and electric vehicles on power grids and what utilities need to know. 

Egypt’s Offshore Prospects Are Even Greater with the Right Technologies

Siva Krishnan, Vice President, Siemens Oil and Gas for Middle East and North Africa talks about latest technologies in the oil and gas industry that could optimize production while minimizing the environmental impact.  

Oil and gas

How our Dammam Energy Hub drives SME development in Saudi Arabia

SMEs are recognized as powerful drivers of economic activity. 

Egypt’s Offshore Prospects Are Even Greater with the Right Technologies

Siva Krishnan, Vice President, Siemens Oil and Gas for Middle East and North Africa talks about latest technologies in the oil and gas industry that could optimize production while minimizing the environmental impact.  

Energy Transition

The energy transition revolution can’t happen without revolutionary technology

The energy industry is entering a new era, triggered by the relentless rise of renewables, electric cars and smart grids.

How digitalization and legislation can help beat climate change

Dietmar Siersdorfer explains how we already have the tools to beat climate change.

Three reasons why hydrogen is finally having its moment, and three holding it back

The universe’s most abundant element has long been touted as a potential emissions-free energy savior.

From hydrocarbons to green hydrogen: 

Are the Gulf petrostates embarking on a new energy course?

Business To Society

Investment in the Next Generation fuels the Future of the Middle East

Equipping the Next Generation in the Middle East with Industry 4.0 skills

Tackling diabetes in the Middle East with digitalised industry

Siemens solutions enable Julphar to continue improving the lives of diabetes patients across the region.
Financing big energy projects

Attracting investors for big energy projects: "Finance is the go-between"

By Haig Simonian

Digital Services

Customer Value Co-Creation to drive and scale Digital

Customer Value Co-Creation to drive and scale Digital

Easily minimizing risk and cost with our Co-Creation Workshops.

Three trends and takeaways for the power services sector in MENA

How to build a power value chain that meets the needs of a sustainable and decarbonizing economy.

"We were able to cut maintenance costs by up to 16 percent"

Profertil is the first to use our new digital maintenance concept for gas turbines.

New Power Generation

A world first: When grid stabilization gets wheels

A mobile reactive power compensator always provides fast grid support, even in emergencies.

>63 % efficiency: (R)evolution in turbine technology

Pushing the limits for efficiency & flexibility with the HL-class gas turbine.
Green Ammonia - a significant contributor to a low-carbon energy system?

Green Ammonia - a significant contributor to a low-carbon energy system?

Green ammonia as the new solution to carbon-free energy production and storage.

Tried and true shapes something new

In Australia the interest in hydrogen and its benefits of storing & exporting is growing.
Catalysts of the Transition to a new Energy Mix

The Future of Energy: Catalysts of the Transition to a new Energy Mix

How to design energy systems, ensuring stability despite volatile energy? Power-to-X.
Energy Storage - an impossible task for renewable sources?

Energy Storage - an impossible task for renewable sources?

Energy storage and it’s convergence with IoT and edge computing.

Smart Grid

Utilities in a prosumer world

Will digital substations be the next big thing as IoT & big data continue rising?
Digitalization of the utility

Digitalization of the utility

The energy players’ motivation behind digitalizing their business and its consequences.
Digital Grid Center

Digital Grid Center – driving energy intelligence in the Middle East

Find out how we make grids and energy smarter

Infrastructure

Aïshti mixes shopping with art

The Aïshti Foundation building breaks all conventions – art gallery, running track & mall?
Smart Future of Dubai Air Travel

Bits vs. Bricks: The Smart Future of Air Travel in Dubai

How to make flying more enjoyable: Dubai’s steps towards smart air travel.

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