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Riyadh, KSA; In the presence of the HE Eng. Khalid bin Abdulaziz Al Faleh, KSA Minister of Energy, Industry and Mineral Resources, Global technical consulting and engineering company CESI SpA and GCC Electrical Testing Laboratory (GCC Lab) have signed a term sheet for the development and operation of a state-of-the-art electrical testing facility in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
The testing platform will perform a wide range of electromechanical testing activities and provide technical services according to the highest international standards. The lab will be a key asset to support the policies promoted by the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia in order to sustain the electrical industry in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) region.
“This partnership combines CESI’s knowledge, expertise and global resources with the GCC Lab’s knowledge of local market needs and goals - laying the groundwork for state-of-the art capabilities in the region’s electrical testing market,” said Eng. Saleh Al-Amri, GCC Lab CEO.
He continues, “It is a significant step in line with the Kingdom’s vision 2030 and GCC countries’ vision and will contribute significantly towards localizing manufacturing and services, fostering a knowledge-based economy, energy sustainability and competitiveness, supporting research and enhancing energy efficiency.”
“The services that the JV provides will be a key enabler for the substantial growth in the GCC countries expected over the next several years. We are positioning our partnership to be a catalyst for such grow,” Al Amri ended.
“We are honoured to have signed such an important agreement with the GCC Electrical Testing Laboratory on this landmark project. We are fully committed to providing the strategic approach and all the needed skills to establish in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia the most important electrical testing facility fully compliant with the best quality international standards. Through its extensive experience in the GCC, CESI’s long-term objective is to support the development of the electric power sector in the Kingdom and GCC countries. By cooperating in this new joint company, we will support the policy for the creation of a really more and more effective power sector market in the Country. We see ourselves as a long-term player in the Middle East region with the vision of supporting the successful development of its economies.” stated Dr. Matteo Codazzi, CEO CESI.
“Quality assurance and control of electrical and electromechanical components will become very important with growth in the number of projects in GCC, and more specific in Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Therefore, this laboratory will become a key asset in the industry in ensuring quality, developing, and executing new testing activities tailored for this region. We are honoured to be part of such an important development for the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, which will enable this dynamic region to meet the future challenges of energy demand by ensuring the quality of key components in the electricity infrastructure.” said Dr. Floris Hendrikus Schulze, Managing Director, CESI Middle East FZE.
The agreement is part of CESI’s strategic positioning in the GCC area. Since the incorporation of CESI Middle East subsidiary in 2012, the Group brings its internationally recognized services to the region, supporting the local stakeholders with the technical experience gained in over 60 years of activities alongside with some of the main international utilities, manufacturers and institutions.
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About CESI
CESI is a world-leading technical consulting and engineering company with more than 60 years of experience operating in more than 40 countries around the world providing testing and certification services to the electromechanical industry as well as consulting and engineering services to the energy sector. The company’s key clients include governmental institutions, regulatory authorities, major utilities, Transmission System Operators (TSOs), Distribution System Operators (DSOs), generation companies, system integrators, financial institutions and international electromechanical and electronic manufacturers. Furthermore, CESI works in close cooperation with international financial institutions such as, among others, the World Bank Group, the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development, the European Investment Bank, the Inter-American Development Bank, the Asian Development Bank and the Arab Fund.
CESI provides testing and certification services as well as consulting and engineering services. Major consulting services include: Power Systems studies and Power Market studies, Master Planning and Operational Planning, design and Owner’s Engineering for HVAC/HVDC Interconnections, Real Time Operations supervision and control, Asset Management, Integration of Renewable Energies and Storage Systems, design and Owner’s Engineering of Smart Grids and Smart Metering deployments, Technological and Environmental Audits, Control and Regulation Systems for Power Plants, Engineering services for Testing Laboratories, Environmental Impact Assessments, Civil Engineering Services for hydro and renewable plants and Environmental Monitoring Systems for Electric Power Plants. CESI also develops and manufactures advanced solar cells, III-V triple junction GaAS for space and terrestrial application (CPV). CESI is a fully independent joint-stock company headquartered in Milan and with facilities in Berlin, Mannheim, Dubai, Washington DC and Rio de Janeiro. www.cesi.it
About GCC Lab
The GCC ELECTRICAL TESTING LABORATORY is an independent, reliable capable and efficient start-up laboratory to serve the electrical equipment testing requirements including renewables in the GCC & neighboring countries GCC LAB will serve as a corner stone to enable major electrical and renewable manufacturing in the GCC and the surrounding region by offering cost-effective and world-class testing & certification services to ensure the highest levels of equipment safety, reliability and efficiency. To learn more about the GCC Lab, visit gcclab.com.sa. you can learn more about GCC Lab by visiting its website: www.gccelab.com.sa
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