Water

Hani El Tannir, CEO, Group Industrial, Al Masaood. (Image source: Al Masaood)

Al Masaood Group has built up its portfolio of oil and gas projects and services, industrial equipment, commercial vehicles and tyres, and power generation over the fast few decades.

While continuing to develop those, the group is diversifying into further fields covering manufacturing, a multitude of services, as well as greater emphasis on developing water solutions, and sustainability solutions.

Speaking to Technical Review Middle East, Hani El Tannir, CEO of Al Masaood Group Industrial elaborated on the recent launch of Al Masaood Motor Tech Services, in conjunction with NIDEC Power, to provide repairs and refurbishment of motors and alternators.

The group also launched Shams+, a UAE designed and built solar based system to provide a multitude of power provision configurations. In addition, manufacturing and integration of specialist products for the oil and gas sector, another recent addition to the group, has borne remarkable results, added El Tannir.

Wastewater solutions

In line with its focus on sustainable and innovative technologies, advanced water and wastewater treatment solutions were amongst those showcased at Al Masaood Group’s stand at ADIPEC this year, where its presence was anchored by the PESD division. PESD’s water and wastewater treatment solutions leverage cutting-edge technologies including ultra-filtration, reverse osmosis, and ion exchange.

These innovations cater to sectors demanding sustainable water management and provide advanced solutions for efficient wastewater treatment, including modular systems such as MBBR, MBR and SAF plants.

These compact solutions are designed to optimise water management in industrial settings, further aligning with the company’s sustainability objectives. The Water Industry is not new to Al Masaood; its partnership with KSB is a long standing one, including their joint venture, KSB Services LLC. The new partnership for water and wastewater treatment is with the innovative company PACT.

“Along with energy, water is a critical sector, and we are focused on delivering innovative solutions to the GCC in this space,” he said.

Highlighting the company’s commitment to net zero emissions by 2050, El Tannir commented that the focus is on venturing into sustainable solutions that help reach that goal. PESD has ongoing collaboration with more than 12 major brands, including, as given above, PACT and KSB, Chart, MAN Energy Solutions, Quartz Elec, and Hengst, all contributing innovations aligning with the company’s commitment to sustainability. Its partnerships reflect a shared vision of driving energy efficiency and supporting the transition towards greener practices.

Meanwhile, Al Masaood Power Division's SHAMS+ was recently recognised at the Gulf Sustainability Awards 2024 with a gold award for best innovation in sustainable technology and bronze award for best sustainable product. The division was also recognised as one of the "Outstanding Contributors to Sustainability" at the event for its ongoing efforts to promote sustainable practices across all operations.

TAQA’s M4 Inflow Control System offers seamless ‘plug and play’ integration. (Image source: TAQA)

TAQA has launched its next-generation M4 Inflow Control System. This system allows operators to optimise reservoir performance while sustainably managing fluid production.

The M4 Inflow Control System regulates the flow of unwanted fluids like water and gas, preventing the binary (open/close) effect that can lead to instability or halting production. The system excels in controlling water in ultra-light and light applications and enhances gas production control, offering stability and flexibility across various reservoir conditions.

One of the system’s standout features is its advanced pilot control system, which is highly sensitive to density, making it suitable for a wide range of oil types, including ultra-light, light, medium, and heavy oils. Additionally, its multi-phase control capabilities allow the device to perform efficiently, regardless of its orientation in the wellbore.

Flexibility at sites

TAQA’s M4 Inflow Control System offers seamless ‘plug and play’ integration with its entire portfolio of inflow systems, optimising performance across all well and reservoir types. The design incorporates features such as last-minute capacity adjustments and the ability to circulate to the bottom, ensuring ease of installation and flexibility, even at the rig site.

The system is engineered to maintain an open operating point for oil while being highly restricted for water, based on precise force field analysis confirmed through single and multi-phase flow testing. It has undergone rigorous testing in state-of-the-art multi-phase loops, evaluating the flow behaviour of water, oil, and gas mixtures under various conditions.

Although the system is not limited by oil viscosity, it has performed exceptionally well with oil viscosities as low as 0.5cP, tested alongside water to establish the optimal operating and control points at different water cuts. A comprehensive qualification matrix, including debris, erosion, and cycle testing, has also been completed.

Current market technologies often struggle to control water effectively when oil viscosities drop below 1cP, and there is a risk of turning into a “binary” open-close system, shutting off zones prematurely. TAQA’s new device overcomes both of these issues, ensuring reliable and efficient operation across a range of challenging conditions.

Dr Mojtaba Moradi, subsurface engineering manager of TAQA, said, “With the largest portfolio of inflow control systems more than 20 years of inflow control devices expertise, the M4 Inflow Control System represents the pinnacle of our innovation so far. This new generation offers water control by gradually reducing inflow as water production increases, avoiding premature well shut in.

Its main benefit is precision control based on reservoir production. The device allows operators to maximise output without risking shutting wells in, so they can manage production continuously and efficiently, which translates into obvious financial benefits.”

WEG will provide a complete package of motors, variable frequency drives (VFDs), and transformers. (Image source: WEG)

Leading motor, drive, and gearbox manufacturer WEG is set to play a key role in one of the largest water transmission projects in the Middle East.

WEG will provide a complete package of motors, variable frequency drives (VFDs), and transformers to support the new water infrastructure, which will deliver water between two of the region’s biggest cities.

The large-scale water transmission system presents significant challenges, with extreme temperatures and environmental conditions. The customer required a holistic solution that includes transformers, water-cooled VFDs, and motors with power ratings up to 9.1 MW to power the pumps within the system.

The MVW01 VFDs with water cooling, a specific requirement for this project, are equipped with an electric panel featuring a new thermal dissipation design that allows for greater power output. The VFDs also include a user-friendly 10-inch touchscreen HMI, simplifying programming and monitoring of key operational parameters. By controlling the process speed efficiently, the VFDs reduce energy consumption, operation and maintenance costs, and the overall total cost of ownership (TCO).

The phase-shifting transformers in the package offer complete isolation, reducing common-mode voltage stress on the motor and lowering harmonics on the power supply. Oil-type transformers were selected to meet the project’s outdoor installation needs. Designed with a step-lap-type magnetic core, the transformers optimise noise levels and keep exciting current low, while their rugged construction can handle short circuit stresses. In addition, the external coatings protect the transformers against harsh environmental conditions.

WEG also provided water-cooled W60 MV motors, which are built to deliver excellent performance under aggressive operating conditions, including extreme ambient temperatures. These motors are designed for industrial applications such as compressors, pumps, and fans. They are both efficient and modular, allowing for different cooling configurations.

“Water transmission systems are a crucial part of critical infrastructure and require specialised equipment that is both robust and reliable to ensure that they run effectively and safely. This can be a particular challenge in harsh outdoor environments,” said Alla Aldrras, HVS development sales manager for HVS Motors & Drives. “We’ve drawn on our experience of developing solutions for the water industry globally to offer a holistic package to meet the customer’s needs, and thanks to our facilities in Brazil, we are able to deliver this well within the project schedule.”

The positive financial impact of the contract will begin reflecting in Alkhorayef's results in the first quarter of 2025. (Image source: Canva)

Alkhorayef Water and Power Technologies Company has secured a US$10.5mn contract from the Zakat, Tax, and Customs Authority (ZATCA) for the operation and maintenance (O&M) of water and sewage treatment plants at land ports.

The contract covers the operation, maintenance, and cleaning of water stations, wastewater treatment plants, and their related accessories, the company announced in a statement to the Saudi stock exchange on Tuesday.

Zawya Projects reported that the positive financial impact of the contract will begin reflecting in Alkhorayef's results in the first quarter of 2025.

Earlier this month, ZATCA and the National Centre for Privatisation & PPP (NCP) also launched the tendering process for customs warehouses through a Public-Private Partnership (PPP) model.