Siemens helps power Qatar’s new Hamad Port

“This deal for the Hamad Port in Qatar is a significant continuation of our strong relationship with Qatar. Once completed later this year, the megaproject will bring considerable economic benefits to the country,” said Wolfgang Braun, Senior Executive Vice President, Energy Management, Siemens Middle East. “We are proud to be a part of this prestigious project that will use our comprehensive E-House solution and advanced technologies to help it run smoothly.”

Siemens’ E-Houses are customized, fully equipped modular power substations for a fast and reliable power supply. They accommodate a comprehensive portfolio of medium-voltage switchgear, low-voltage switchboards, power management and auxiliary systems. This allows for fast and easy installation and can be upgraded, using available space optimally. They offer a time-efficient and cost-effective alternative to conventional site-built substations for a wide range of applications.

“At the Hamad Port, we are pleased to work with Siemens and to implement the company’s cutting-edge technology that will help us significantly reduce the required civil works and installation on site,” said New Port Project Executive Director – Eng. Maisar Jamil El Qutami.

Strategically located south of Doha, the QAR27 billion (US$7.4 billion) megaproject includes a new port, a new base for the Qatar Emiri Naval Forces and the canal for Qatar’s Economic Zone 3. It will span an area of 28.5 square kilometers and will serve the country’s expanding trade needs. Developed in multiple phases, Hamad Port will comprise three container terminals with an eventual combined annual capacity in excess of six million containers.

Siemens AG  (Berlin and Munich) is a global technology powerhouse that has stood for engineering excellence, innovation, quality, reliability and internationality for more than 165 years. The company is active in more than 200 countries, 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 efficient power generation and power transmission solutions and a pioneer in infrastructure solutions as well as automation, drive and software solutions for industry. The company is also a leading provider of medical imaging equipment – such as computed tomography and magnetic resonance imaging systems – and a leader in laboratory diagnostics as well as clinical IT. In fiscal 2016, which ended on September 30, 2016, Siemens generated revenue of €79.6 billion and net income of €5.6 billion. At the end of September 2016, the company had around 351,000 employees worldwide. Further information is available on the Internet at www.siemens.com.