Siemens Lands $462M DEWA Maintenance Contract

Press release

Published June 7th, 2017 - 09:43 GMT

"Dewa strives to introduce all the latest developments in technology and re-engineering processes in its operations." (Trade Arabia)

Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (Dewa) has signed a Dh1.7-billion ($462 million) operating plant service agreement (Opsa), with German technology powerhouse Siemens.

The 12-year contract includes providing maintenance, spare parts and gas turbine rehabilitation for the second phase of K-Station at Jebel Ali Power and Desalination Station, and the third phase of H-Station at the Al Aweer Power Station, said a statement from Dewa.

As part of its efforts to implement best practices to achieve the highest levels of efficiency, reliability and service availability, and in support of its vision to become a sustainable innovative world-class utility, the Dubai utility also extended the long-term maintenance plan (LTMP) for seven more years, for the second phase of L-Station.

On the new contract, Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, the managing director and chief executive, said: "Dewa strives to introduce all the latest developments in technology and re-engineering processes in its operations."

"The authority is consolidating its leading position, both nationally and globally, by providing electricity and water services to the highest international standards of reliability, efficiency, availability and safety," noted Al Tayer.

This Opsa contract, he stated, contributes to efficiency and quality improvements, cost reduction, and the efficient operation of Dewa’s power plants.

"It also obliges Siemens to provide specialist personnel, and all the equipment and spare parts for the maintenance of these turbines and generators," he added.

Source: Trade Arabia

Background Information

Siemens

Siemens is a global powerhouse focusing on the areas of electrification, automation and digitalization. One of the world’s largest producers of energy-efficient, resource-saving technologies, Siemens is a leading supplier of systems for power generation and transmission as well as medical diagnosis. In infrastructure and industry solutions the company plays a pioneering role.

Company Profile

Dubai Electricity and Water Authority

The Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) was formed on 1 January, 1992, by a decree issued by His Highness Sheikh Maktoum bin Rashid Al Maktoum to take over and merge the Dubai Electric Company and the Dubai Water Department that had been operating independently for several years until then.