Makeen and Rolls-Royce Power Systems Forge Groundbreaking Partnership to Manufacture mtu Engines in Saudi Arabia
Saudi Engines Manufacturing Company (Makeen), a joint venture between Saudi Aramco, HD Hyundai Heavy Industries, and Dussur, has signed a Framework License Agreement with Rolls-Royce’s Power Systems business unit to manufacture, test, sell, and service “mtu” engines and gensets in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. This breakthrough deal marks a significant milestone for the industrial development of the Kingdom’s rapidly growing marine and off-grid power generation sectors.
Mohammad Al-Shammary, Makeen’s Chairman, said: “This partnership with a global leader will have a ripple effect on the local economy, creating employment opportunities, building technological know-how, substituting heavy reliance on imports, promoting sustainable practices, and creating new opportunities for local supply chain development. This strategic collaboration further supports our contribution towards the goals of Saudi Vision 2030.”
Andreas Goertz, President of Mobile & Sustainable Power Solutions, stated: “With the investment commitments of our new partner Makeen in localization, both for engine and genset production and service, we see a great opportunity to grow our business in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. It is of utmost importance for us to have a partner in Saudi Arabia that will ensure the supply of our mtu products to the local marine market while maintaining our high-quality standards and providing first-class service to our customers.”
Abdullah Al Ghamdi, Makeen’s CEO, said: “Our partnership with Rolls-Royce’s Power Systems business unit will deliver state-of-the-art solutions to meet the evolving demands of our valued customers in oil & gas, marine, and other applications while promoting new technologies. We are also building our facilities and training our personnel to meet the high standards of quality expected from Makeen."